1885 Southern Maori by-election

New Zealand by-election April 2024 August 2026 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 had been appointed to the Legislative Council in February 1879, but in August 1880 he was 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. https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers?snippet=true&query=Taiaroa+disqualified&start_date=06-08-1880&end_date=06-08-1880 The Legislative Council Timaru Herald 17 March 1882 The by-election was won by Tame Parata. Results References Southern Maori 1885 Category:1885 elections in New Zealand Category:Māori electorates