1887 Northern Maori by-election

New Zealand by-election

The 1887 Northern Maori by-election was a by-election during the 9th New Zealand Parliament. The election was held on 9 May 1887.

The seat of Northern Maori became vacant following the death of the sitting member Ihaka Hakuene on 6 April.

The by-election was won by Wi Katene (described as a Stout-Vogel government supporter) by a margin of three votes, contrary to expectations. However, none of the newspaper reports give the number of votes recorded for each candidate.[1]

Although Sydney Taiwhanga petitioned the Supreme Court about irregularities in the poll; [2][3] the petition was later withdrawn.[4]

References

  1. ^ "Northern Maori Election". Evening Post. 14 May 1887.
  2. ^ "Northern Maori Election". New Zealand Herald. 18 May 1887.
  3. ^ "Northern Maori Election". The New Zealand Herald. 12 July 1882.
  4. ^ "Northern Maori Election". The Wanganui Herald. 14 July 1882.
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