1930 Western Maori by-election
Appearance
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The 1930 Western Maori by-election was a by-election during the 23rd New Zealand Parliament. The election was held on 8 October 1930. It was held on the same day as another by-election in Waipawa.
The seat of Western Maori became vacant following the death of the sitting member Sir Maui Pomare on 27 June. The by-election was won by Taite Te Tomo.
Candidates
[edit]Both Pomare and Te Tomo were members of the Reform Party, then in opposition. Haanui Tokauru Ratana is described as Independent or Ratana.[1] Pei Te Hurinui Jones is described as Independent or Young Maori Party. He later supported National.
Results
[edit]The following table gives the election results:
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Reform | Taite Te Tomo | 3,921 | 53.29 | ||
Ratana | Toko Ratana | 3,101 | 42.14 | ||
Independent | Pei Te Hurinui Jones | 336 | 4.57 | ||
Majority | 820 | 11.14 | |||
Turnout | 7,358 |
References
[edit]- ^ "Western Maori". Evening Post. 9 October 1930.
- ^ "Reform Wins". The Evening Post. 9 October 1930.