1885 Southern Maori by-election

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The 1885 Southern Maori by-election was a by-election held on 10 June 1885 in the Southern Maori electorate during the 9th New Zealand Parliament.

The by-election was caused by the resignation of the incumbent, Hōri Kerei Taiaroa, when he was re-appointed to the Legislative Council.

Taiaroa has been appointed to the Legislative Council in February 1879, but in August 1880 had been disqualified over a technicality, a cause of bitterness and resentment among Māori. When appointed by Sir George Grey Taiaroa held (and continued to hold) a salaried (government) office, hence was not eligible to sit in the Council, despite having attended three sessions.[1]

The by-election was won by Tame Parata.

Results[]

1885 Southern Maori by-election[2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Independent Tame Parata 147 42.61
Independent Henare Paratini[3] 104 30.14
Independent Hone Taare Tikao[4] 94 27.25
Majority 43 12.46
Turnout 345

References[]

  1. ^ "The Legislative Council". Timaru Herald. 17 March 1882.
  2. ^ "Election of Maori Representative". Otago Daily Times (7287). 25 June 1885. p. 4. Retrieved 16 January 2014.
  3. ^ "The Southern Maori Election". The New Zealand Herald. XXII (7363). 25 June 1885. p. 5. Retrieved 16 January 2014.
  4. ^ "Southern Maori Election". The Timaru Herald. XLI (3340). 11 June 1885. p. 3. Retrieved 16 January 2014.


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