1909 Northern Maori by-election
New Zealand by-election
The 1909 Northern Maori by-election was a by-election during the 17th New Zealand Parliament. The election was held on 20 March 1909.
The seat of Northern Maori became vacant following the death of the sitting member Hone Heke Ngapua on 9 February.
The by-election was won by Te Rangi Hiroa.
Both Hone Heke Ngapua and Te Rangi Hiroa were Liberal Party MPs, and part of the Liberal Government.
Results
The following table gives the election results:
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Liberal | Te Rangi Hiroa | 1,452 | 71.60 | ||
Independent | Kaka Porowini | 296 | 14.60 | ||
Independent | Herepita Rapihana | 280 | 13.81 | ||
Independent | Hone Hapa | 199 | 9.81 | ||
Independent | Hone Wi Kaitaia | 173 | 8.53 | ||
Independent | Hetaraka Himi Hare | 93 | 4.59 | ||
Independent | Te Riri Maihi Kawiti | 74 | 3.65 | ||
Independent | Papa Uroroa | 52 | 2.56 | ||
Independent | Reihana Netana | 25 | 1.23 | ||
Turnout | 2028 | ||||
Majority | 1156 | 57.00 |
References
- ^ "Northerrn Maori Election". The New Zealand Herald. 22 March 1909.
- ^ "Northern Maori Election". Manawatu Herald. 23 March 1909.
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