Results
The following table gives the election results:
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent | Ihaia Tainui | 191 | 49.23 | ||
| Independent | Tari Wi or Toihaka | 78 | 20.10 | ||
| Independent | Hori Paratene | 60 | 15.46 | ||
| Majority | 113 | 29.12 | |||
| Turnout | 388 | ||||
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The by-election was caused by the resignation of the incumbent MP Hōri Kerei Taiaroa when he was appointed to the Legislative Council.
The by-election was won by Ihaia Tainui.
The following table gives the election results:
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent | Ihaia Tainui | 191 | 49.23 | ||
| Independent | Tari Wi or Toihaka | 78 | 20.10 | ||
| Independent | Hori Paratene | 60 | 15.46 | ||
| Majority | 113 | 29.12 | |||
| Turnout | 388 | ||||
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