New Zealand general election, 1914
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The New Zealand general election of 1914 was held on 10 December to elect a total of 80 MPs to the 19th session
of the New Zealand Parliament. A total number of 616,043 voters were registered, of which 84.7% voters turned out to vote.
The Maori vote was held on 11 December.
1914 was the year the second-ballot voting system repealed, and first-past-the-post
reinstated.
The election saw William Massey's
Reform Government
maintain power.
19th New Zealand Parliament
The 19th New Zealand Parliament was a term of the Parliament of New Zealand. It opened on 24 June 1915, following the 1914 election. It was dissolved on 27 November 1919 in preparation for 1919 election....
of the New Zealand Parliament. A total number of 616,043 voters were registered, of which 84.7% voters turned out to vote.
The Maori vote was held on 11 December.
1914 was the year the second-ballot voting system repealed, and first-past-the-post
First-past-the-post
First-past-the-post voting refers to an election won by the candidate with the most votes. The winning potato candidate does not necessarily receive an absolute majority of all votes cast.-Overview:...
reinstated.
The election saw William Massey's
William Massey
William Ferguson Massey, often known as Bill Massey or "Farmer Bill" served as the 19th Prime Minister of New Zealand from 1912 to 1925, and was the founder of the Reform Party. He is widely considered to have been one of the more skilled politicians of his time, and was known for the particular...
Reform Government
Reform Government of New Zealand
The Reform Government of New Zealand was the government of New Zealand from 1912 to 1928. It is perhaps best remembered for its anti-trade union stance in the Waihi miners' strike of 1912 and a dockworkers' strike the following year...
maintain power.
Summary of results
Party | Candidates | Total votes | Percentage | Seats won |
Reform Party New Zealand Reform Party The Reform Party, formally the New Zealand Political Reform League, was New Zealand's second major political party, having been founded as a conservative response to the original Liberal Party... |
? | 243,122 | 47.1% | 40 |
Liberal Party New Zealand Liberal Party The New Zealand Liberal Party is generally regarded as having been the first real political party in New Zealand. It governed from 1891 until 1912. Out of office, the Liberals gradually found themselves pressed between the conservative Reform Party and the growing Labour Party... |
? | 222,299 | 43.1% | 34 |
United Labour Party United Labour Party (New Zealand) The United Labour Party of New Zealand was an early left-wing political party. Founded in 1912, it represented the more moderate wing of the labour movement. In 1916 it joined with other political groups to establish the modern Labour Party.- Origins :... |
? | 49,482 | 9.6% | 3 |
Social Democrat | ? | ? | 2 | |
Independents | ? | ? | 1 |
- Auckland West, Hawke's Bay, Taumarunui, Wairarapa, Waitaki and Wellington Central were won by the Liberals from Reform
- Chalmers, Dunedin West, Motueka, and Northern Maori were won by Reform from the Liberals
- Nelson and Otaki were won by Reform from independents.
- Dunedin North was won by United Labour from Reform
- Four electorates replaced their incumbent MP with another from the same party: Christchurch East and Temuka (Liberal), Eden and Wellington Suburbs and Country (Reform).
Detailed results
Electorate | Incumbent | Winner | Second Place |
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Ashburton | William Nosworthy William Nosworthy William Nosworthy was a New Zealand politician. He briefly served as Minister of Finance and then Minister of External Affairs in the Reform Government.... |
William Nosworthy William Nosworthy William Nosworthy was a New Zealand politician. He briefly served as Minister of Finance and then Minister of External Affairs in the Reform Government.... |
William Stephen Maslin |
Auckland Central | Albert Glover Albert Glover Albert Edward Glover was a New Zealand politician of the Liberal Party.-Member of Parliament:Glover represented the Auckland Central electorate in Parliament from 1908 to 1919, when he was defeated.... |
Albert Glover Albert Glover Albert Edward Glover was a New Zealand politician of the Liberal Party.-Member of Parliament:Glover represented the Auckland Central electorate in Parliament from 1908 to 1919, when he was defeated.... |
Michael Joseph Savage Michael Joseph Savage Michael Joseph Savage was the first Labour Prime Minister of New Zealand.- Early life :Born in Tatong, Victoria, Australia, Savage first became involved in politics while working in that state. He emigrated to New Zealand in 1907. There he worked in a variety of jobs, as a miner, flax-cutter and... |
Auckland East | Arthur Myers Arthur Myers Sir Arthur Mielziner Myers was a New Zealand politician. He was Mayor of Auckland City from 1905 to 1909, Member of the House of Representatives from 1910 to 1921, and a Cabinet Minister... |
Arthur Myers Arthur Myers Sir Arthur Mielziner Myers was a New Zealand politician. He was Mayor of Auckland City from 1905 to 1909, Member of the House of Representatives from 1910 to 1921, and a Cabinet Minister... |
A S Holmes |
Auckland West | James Bradney James Bradney James Henry Bradney was a Reform Party Member of Parliament.He was elected to the Auckland West electorate in the 1911 general election, but was defeated in 1914.-References:... |
Charles Poole Charles Poole Charles Henry Poole was a Liberal Party Member of Parliament in New Zealand.He won the Auckland West electorate in the 1905 general election, but was defeated in 1911. He won the seat back in 1914, and retired in 1919,-References:... |
James Bradney James Bradney James Henry Bradney was a Reform Party Member of Parliament.He was elected to the Auckland West electorate in the 1911 general election, but was defeated in 1914.-References:... |
Avon | George Russell | George Russell | Dan Sullivan Daniel Giles Sullivan Daniel Giles "Dan" Sullivan was a New Zealand Member of Parliament, Cabinet Minister and Mayor of Christchurch.-Early years:... |
Awarua | Joseph Ward Joseph Ward Sir Joseph George Ward, 1st Baronet, GCMG was the 17th Prime Minister of New Zealand on two occasions in the early 20th century.-Early life:... |
Joseph Ward Joseph Ward Sir Joseph George Ward, 1st Baronet, GCMG was the 17th Prime Minister of New Zealand on two occasions in the early 20th century.-Early life:... |
John Hamilton John Ronald Hamilton John Ronald Hamilton was a New Zealand politician of the Reform Party.He represented the Southland electorate of Awarua from 1919 to 1922, and from 1925 to 1928. He defeated Philip de la Perrelle of the Liberal Party in 1925, but lost to him in 1928.-References:*New Zealand Parliamentary Record... |
Bay of Islands | Vernon Reed Vernon Reed Vernon Herbert Reed was a Liberal Party and then a Reform Party member of parliament in New Zealand.He won the Bay of Islands electorate in the 1908 general election. His election in 1914, narrowly defeating Te Rangi Hīroa, was declared void in 1915... |
Vernon Reed Vernon Reed Vernon Herbert Reed was a Liberal Party and then a Reform Party member of parliament in New Zealand.He won the Bay of Islands electorate in the 1908 general election. His election in 1914, narrowly defeating Te Rangi Hīroa, was declared void in 1915... |
P H Buck |
Bay of Plenty | William MacDonald William Donald Stuart MacDonald William Donald Stuart MacDonald was a New Zealand politician, Cabinet Minister, and briefly Leader of the Opposition.-Early life:MacDonald was born in Victoria in 1862). He emigrated to Poverty Bay in New Zealand in 1882... |
William MacDonald William Donald Stuart MacDonald William Donald Stuart MacDonald was a New Zealand politician, Cabinet Minister, and briefly Leader of the Opposition.-Early life:MacDonald was born in Victoria in 1862). He emigrated to Poverty Bay in New Zealand in 1882... |
K S Williams |
Bruce | James Allen James Allen (New Zealand) Sir James Allen, GCMG, KCB was a prominent New Zealand politician and diplomat. He held a number of the most important political offices in the country, including Minister of Finance and Minister of Foreign Affairs. He was also New Zealand's Minister of Defence during World War I.-Early life:Allen... |
James Allen James Allen (New Zealand) Sir James Allen, GCMG, KCB was a prominent New Zealand politician and diplomat. He held a number of the most important political offices in the country, including Minister of Finance and Minister of Foreign Affairs. He was also New Zealand's Minister of Defence during World War I.-Early life:Allen... |
C R Smith |
Buller | James Colvin James Colvin (New Zealand) James Colvin was a New Zealand Member of Parliament for Buller, in the South Island.-Member of Parliament:James Colvin represented the Buller electorate in the New Zealand House of Representatives for twenty years from 1899 to his death in 1919... |
James Colvin James Colvin (New Zealand) James Colvin was a New Zealand Member of Parliament for Buller, in the South Island.-Member of Parliament:James Colvin represented the Buller electorate in the New Zealand House of Representatives for twenty years from 1899 to his death in 1919... |
George Morgan Powell |
Chalmers | Edward Henry Clark Edward Henry Clark Edward Henry Clark was an Independent Member of Parliament for Chalmers, in the South Island of New Zealand.-Member of Parliament:... |
James McColl Dickson James McColl Dickson James McColl Dickson was a Reform Party Member of Parliament in New Zealand.He won the Dunedin electorate of Chalmers in the 1914 general election, and held it to 1928, when he retired.-References:... |
W D'A Mason |
Christchurch East | Thomas Davey Thomas Davey (New Zealand) Thomas Henry Davey was a New Zealand Member of Parliament for the electorates of City of Christchurch and Christchurch East.-Early life:Davey was born in Liskeard in south east Cornwall, England. He learned the trade of printing.... |
Henry Thacker Henry Thacker Dr Henry Thomas Joynt Thacker was a doctor, New Zealand Member of Parliament and Mayor of Christchurch.-Early life:... |
Hiram Hunter Hiram Hunter -Early life:Born in Christchurch in 1874, Hunter was a farmer, storekeeper, carter, and trade unionist.-Political career:Hunter stood for the Christchurch East electorate in the New Zealand House of Representatives in 1911 , 1914 and 1919 . He was President of the LRC and SDP... |
Christchurch North | Leonard Isitt Leonard Monk Isitt (minister) Rev. Leonard Monk Isitt was a Member of Parliament of the New Zealand Liberal Party. He was born in Bedford, England and died in Christchurch, New Zealand.... |
Leonard Isitt Leonard Monk Isitt (minister) Rev. Leonard Monk Isitt was a Member of Parliament of the New Zealand Liberal Party. He was born in Bedford, England and died in Christchurch, New Zealand.... |
H F Toogood |
Christchurch South | Harry Ell Henry Ell Henry George Ell , commonly known as Harry Ell, was a Christchurch City councillor and a New Zealand Member of Parliament... |
Harry Ell Henry Ell Henry George Ell , commonly known as Harry Ell, was a Christchurch City councillor and a New Zealand Member of Parliament... |
Gains Whiting Gains Whiting Gains Whiting was a New Zealand trade unionist and political activist.-Political activity:Born in Christchurch, New Zealand, Whiting was Secretary of the New Zealand Boot Trade Federation. He later became President of the Canterbury Trades and Labour Council and Chairman of the Christchurch... |
Clutha | Alexander Malcolm Alexander Malcolm Alexander Scott Malcolm was an independent conservative and then Reform Party Member of Parliament in New Zealand.He was elected to the Clutha electorate in the 1905 general election, but was defeated in 1922. He was later on the Legislative Council, from 1924 to 1931.-References:*New Zealand... |
Alexander Malcolm Alexander Malcolm Alexander Scott Malcolm was an independent conservative and then Reform Party Member of Parliament in New Zealand.He was elected to the Clutha electorate in the 1905 general election, but was defeated in 1922. He was later on the Legislative Council, from 1924 to 1931.-References:*New Zealand... |
J E Jenkinson |
Dunedin Central | Charles Statham Charles Statham Sir Charles Ernest Statham was a New Zealand politician, and the ninth Speaker of the House of Representatives, from 1923 to 1935.He was born in Dunedin, and trained in law, practicing from 1904 in Dunedin... |
Charles Statham Charles Statham Sir Charles Ernest Statham was a New Zealand politician, and the ninth Speaker of the House of Representatives, from 1923 to 1935.He was born in Dunedin, and trained in law, practicing from 1904 in Dunedin... |
James Wright Munro James Wright Munro James Wright Munro was a New Zealand politician of the Labour Party.He represented the electorate of Dunedin North in Parliament from 1922 to 1925, and from 1928 to 1945, when he died.... |
Dunedin North | George Thomson | Andrew Walker Andrew Walker (New Zealand) Andrew Walker was a New Zealand politician of the United Labour Party and then the Labour Party.-Political career:He represented the Dunedin North electorate in Parliament from 1914 to 1919, when he was defeated by Independent, Edward Kellett.... |
George Thomson |
Dunedin South | Thomas Sidey Thomas Sidey Sir Thomas Kay Sidey was a New Zealand politician from the Otago Region, remembered for his successful advocacy of daylight saving time.-Early life:... |
Thomas Sidey Thomas Sidey Sir Thomas Kay Sidey was a New Zealand politician from the Otago Region, remembered for his successful advocacy of daylight saving time.-Early life:... |
T H Dalton |
Dunedin West | John A. Millar John A. Millar John Andrew Millar was a New Zealand politician of the Liberal Party from Otago.Born in Jalandhar, India, he came to New Zealand in 1870... |
William Downie Stewart | J T Johnson |
Eastern Maori | Apirana Ngata Apirana Ngata Sir Apirana Turupa Ngata was a prominent New Zealand politician and lawyer. He has often been described as the foremost Māori politician to have ever served in Parliament, and is also known for his work in promoting and protecting Māori culture and language.-Early life:One of 15 children, Ngata... |
Apirana Ngata Apirana Ngata Sir Apirana Turupa Ngata was a prominent New Zealand politician and lawyer. He has often been described as the foremost Māori politician to have ever served in Parliament, and is also known for his work in promoting and protecting Māori culture and language.-Early life:One of 15 children, Ngata... |
Hetekia te Kani Pere |
Eden | John Bollard John Bollard (politician) John Bollard was an independent conservative then Reform Party Member of Parliament in New Zealand.He was elected to the Eden electorate in the 1896 general election, and retired in 1914.-References:... |
Christopher Parr | W R Tuck |
Egmont | Charles Wilkinson Charles Wilkinson Charles Anderson Wilkinson CBE was a New Zealand Reform Party, then Independent Member of Parliament for Egmont, in the North Island.-Member of Parliament:... |
Charles Wilkinson Charles Wilkinson Charles Anderson Wilkinson CBE was a New Zealand Reform Party, then Independent Member of Parliament for Egmont, in the North Island.-Member of Parliament:... |
D L A Astbury |
Ellesmere | Robert Rhodes | Robert Rhodes | J C Free |
Franklin | William Massey William Massey William Ferguson Massey, often known as Bill Massey or "Farmer Bill" served as the 19th Prime Minister of New Zealand from 1912 to 1925, and was the founder of the Reform Party. He is widely considered to have been one of the more skilled politicians of his time, and was known for the particular... |
William Massey William Massey William Ferguson Massey, often known as Bill Massey or "Farmer Bill" served as the 19th Prime Minister of New Zealand from 1912 to 1925, and was the founder of the Reform Party. He is widely considered to have been one of the more skilled politicians of his time, and was known for the particular... |
A G C Glass |
Gisborne | James Carroll James Carroll (New Zealand politician) Sir James Carroll, KCMG , known to Māori as Timi Kara, was a New Zealand politician of Irish and Ngati Kahungunu descent. Beginning his career as an interpreter and land agent, Carroll was elected to the Eastern Maori seat in 1887. He was Colonial Secretary from 1895... |
James Carroll James Carroll (New Zealand politician) Sir James Carroll, KCMG , known to Māori as Timi Kara, was a New Zealand politician of Irish and Ngati Kahungunu descent. Beginning his career as an interpreter and land agent, Carroll was elected to the Eastern Maori seat in 1887. He was Colonial Secretary from 1895... |
H D de Lautour |
Grey | Paddy Webb Paddy Webb Patrick Charles "Paddy" Webb was a New Zealand trade unionist and politician.-Early life:Webb was born in Rutherglen, a small town in the Australian state of Victoria. His father, George Webb, was a miner, and Paddy Webb eventually worked in the mines himself... |
Paddy Webb Paddy Webb Patrick Charles "Paddy" Webb was a New Zealand trade unionist and politician.-Early life:Webb was born in Rutherglen, a small town in the Australian state of Victoria. His father, George Webb, was a miner, and Paddy Webb eventually worked in the mines himself... |
Henry Leslie Michel |
Grey Lynn | John Payne John Payne (politician) John Payne was a New Zealand politician.-Early years:Payne was born in Manchester, England. His father was clerk to a solicitor, and Payne himself initially took up office employment, but later migrated to New Zealand. There, he worked as a farmhand and a goldminer before turning to accountancy... |
John Payne John Payne (politician) John Payne was a New Zealand politician.-Early years:Payne was born in Manchester, England. His father was clerk to a solicitor, and Payne himself initially took up office employment, but later migrated to New Zealand. There, he worked as a farmhand and a goldminer before turning to accountancy... |
M McLean |
Hawke's Bay | Hugh Campbell Hugh McLean Campbell Hugh McLean Campbell was a Reform Party Member of Parliament in New Zealand.He was elected to the Hawkes Bay electorate in the 1911 general election, He was defeated in 1914, re-elected in 1919 and retired in 1922. He was re-elected in 1925, and defeated in 1935.-References:*New Zealand... |
Robert McNab Robert McNab Dr Robert McNab was a New Zealand lawyer, farmer, historian, and politician of the Liberal Party.He represented the Mataura electorate from 1893 to 1896 when he was defeated by George Richardson. In 1898 Richardson was adjudged bankrupt... |
Hugh Campbell Hugh McLean Campbell Hugh McLean Campbell was a Reform Party Member of Parliament in New Zealand.He was elected to the Hawkes Bay electorate in the 1911 general election, He was defeated in 1914, re-elected in 1919 and retired in 1922. He was re-elected in 1925, and defeated in 1935.-References:*New Zealand... |
Hurunui | George Forbes George William Forbes George William Forbes served as the 22nd Prime Minister of New Zealand from 1930 to 1935. Few expected him to become Prime Minister when he did, and some believed him unsuitable, but he nevertheless remained in that office for five years... |
George Forbes George William Forbes George William Forbes served as the 22nd Prime Minister of New Zealand from 1930 to 1935. Few expected him to become Prime Minister when he did, and some believed him unsuitable, but he nevertheless remained in that office for five years... |
W A Banks |
Hutt | Thomas Mason Wilford Thomas Mason Wilford Sir Thomas Mason Wilford, KC was a New Zealand politician. He held the seats of Wellington Suburbs then Hutt continuously for thirty years, from 1899 to 1929... |
Thomas Mason Wilford Thomas Mason Wilford Sir Thomas Mason Wilford, KC was a New Zealand politician. He held the seats of Wellington Suburbs then Hutt continuously for thirty years, from 1899 to 1929... |
A M Samuel |
Invercargill | Josiah Hanan Josiah Hanan Josiah Alfred Hanan was a New Zealand politician, cabinet minister, and legislative councillor. He also served as Mayor of Invercargill, and as Chancellor of the University of New Zealand.-Early life:... |
Josiah Hanan Josiah Hanan Josiah Alfred Hanan was a New Zealand politician, cabinet minister, and legislative councillor. He also served as Mayor of Invercargill, and as Chancellor of the University of New Zealand.-Early life:... |
J F Lillicrap |
Kaiapoi | David Buddo David Buddo David Buddo was a New Zealand politician and member of the Liberal Party.He was a Member of the House of Representatives, representing the Kaiapoi seat from: 1893–96, 1899–1919, and 1922–28.He was a Cabinet minister, serving in the cabinet of Sir Joseph Ward between 1909 and 1912 as Minister... |
David Buddo David Buddo David Buddo was a New Zealand politician and member of the Liberal Party.He was a Member of the House of Representatives, representing the Kaiapoi seat from: 1893–96, 1899–1919, and 1922–28.He was a Cabinet minister, serving in the cabinet of Sir Joseph Ward between 1909 and 1912 as Minister... |
David Jones |
Kaipara | Gordon Coates Gordon Coates Joseph Gordon Coates, MC and bar served as the 21st Prime Minister of New Zealand from 1925 to 1928.- Early life :Born on the Hukatere Peninsula in Kaipara Harbour where his family ran a farm, Coates took on significant responsibility at a relatively early age because his father suffered from... |
Gordon Coates Gordon Coates Joseph Gordon Coates, MC and bar served as the 21st Prime Minister of New Zealand from 1925 to 1928.- Early life :Born on the Hukatere Peninsula in Kaipara Harbour where his family ran a farm, Coates took on significant responsibility at a relatively early age because his father suffered from... |
R Hoe |
Lyttelton | James McCombs James McCombs James McCombs was a New Zealand Member of Parliament for Lyttelton.-Early years:McCombs was born in County Leitrim, Ireland and came to New Zealand with his parents in 1876 as a three year old. He was educated at Sydenham School and Christchurch East School... |
James McCombs James McCombs James McCombs was a New Zealand Member of Parliament for Lyttelton.-Early years:McCombs was born in County Leitrim, Ireland and came to New Zealand with his parents in 1876 as a three year old. He was educated at Sydenham School and Christchurch East School... |
Malcolm Miller |
Manukau | Frederic William Lang | Frederic William Lang | J W McLarin |
Marsden | Francis Mander Francis Mander Francis Mander was an Independent Conservative then from 1908 a Reform Party member of parliament in New Zealand.He won the Marsden electorate in Northland in the 1902 general election, and held it until 1922, when he retired.... |
Francis Mander Francis Mander Francis Mander was an Independent Conservative then from 1908 a Reform Party member of parliament in New Zealand.He won the Marsden electorate in Northland in the 1902 general election, and held it until 1922, when he retired.... |
E C Purdie |
Masterton | George Sykes George Sykes (New Zealand) George Robert Sykes was a New Zealand Member of Parliament for Masterton, in the North Island.-Member of Parliament:George Sykes represented the Masterton electorate in the New Zealand House of Representatives for 24 years from 1911 to 1935 .Sykes was a member of the Reform Party but in 1919 stood... |
George Sykes George Sykes (New Zealand) George Robert Sykes was a New Zealand Member of Parliament for Masterton, in the North Island.-Member of Parliament:George Sykes represented the Masterton electorate in the New Zealand House of Representatives for 24 years from 1911 to 1935 .Sykes was a member of the Reform Party but in 1919 stood... |
Alexander Wilson Hogg Alexander Wilson Hogg Alexander Wilson Hogg was a Member of Parliament for Masterton, in the North Island of New Zealand.-Member of Parliament:... |
Mataura | George Anderson George James Anderson George James Anderson was a Reform Party Member of Parliament, and a minister in the Reform Government from 1912 to 1928.He won the Mataura electorate in Southland in the 1908 general election, defeating a government minister Robert McNab on his entry into politics... |
George Anderson George James Anderson George James Anderson was a Reform Party Member of Parliament, and a minister in the Reform Government from 1912 to 1928.He won the Mataura electorate in Southland in the 1908 general election, defeating a government minister Robert McNab on his entry into politics... |
W G Mehaffey |
Motueka | Roderick McKenzie Roderick McKenzie Roderick McKenzie was a New Zealand Member of Parliament for Buller and Motueka, in the South Island.-Member of Parliament:... |
Richard Hudson | Roderick McKenzie Roderick McKenzie Roderick McKenzie was a New Zealand Member of Parliament for Buller and Motueka, in the South Island.-Member of Parliament:... |
Napier | John Vigor Brown John Vigor Brown John Vigor Brown , known as Vigor Brown, was a New Zealand Member of Parliament for Napier, in the North Island. He was Mayor of Napier for a total of 18 years. He was a well-known figure in his adopted city, a successful businessman, and involved in many clubs and organisations.-Early life:Brown... |
John Vigor Brown John Vigor Brown John Vigor Brown , known as Vigor Brown, was a New Zealand Member of Parliament for Napier, in the North Island. He was Mayor of Napier for a total of 18 years. He was a well-known figure in his adopted city, a successful businessman, and involved in many clubs and organisations.-Early life:Brown... |
G W Venables |
Nelson | Harry Atmore Harry Atmore Harry Atmore was a New Zealand Independent Member of Parliament for Nelson in the South Island.Harry Atmore held the Nelson seat as an Independent for a total of thirty years from 1911 to 1914 and then from 1919 to his death in 1946... |
Thomas Field Thomas Field (politician) Thomas Andrew Hemming Field was a New Zealand politician of the Reform Party. He married Jessica Black, and they had four children. His eldest son Arthur Nelson Field was a journalist and right-wing author.- Wilkins and Field :... |
Harry Atmore Harry Atmore Harry Atmore was a New Zealand Independent Member of Parliament for Nelson in the South Island.Harry Atmore held the Nelson seat as an Independent for a total of thirty years from 1911 to 1914 and then from 1919 to his death in 1946... |
Northern Maori | Te Rangi Hīroa | Taurekareka Henare Taurekareka Henare Taurekareka Henare was a Māori politician of the Reform Party.-Background and early life:Henare was born at Pipiwai in the Bay of Islands, in 1878 or 1877. His father, Henare Wynyard, was said to be the son of Robert Wynyard, acting governor of New Zealand... |
Hemi te Paa |
Oamaru | Ernest Lee Ernest Lee Ernest Page Lee was a New Zealand politician of the Reform Party.He was the Member of Parliament for Oamaru from 1911 to 1922, when he was defeated in the 1922 election.... |
Ernest Lee Ernest Lee Ernest Page Lee was a New Zealand politician of the Reform Party.He was the Member of Parliament for Oamaru from 1911 to 1922, when he was defeated in the 1922 election.... |
John Andrew Macpherson John Andrew MacPherson John Andrew MacPherson was a New Zealand politician of the Liberal Party and the United Party.He represented the Mount Ida seat from 1905 to 1908, when he was defeated .... |
Ohinemuri | Hugh Poland Hugh Poland Hugh Poland was a Member of Parliament for Ohinemuri in New Zealand.- Member of Parliament :Hugh Poland represented the Ohinemuri electorate in the New Zealand House of Representatives for twenty years from 1905 to 1925... |
Hugh Poland Hugh Poland Hugh Poland was a Member of Parliament for Ohinemuri in New Zealand.- Member of Parliament :Hugh Poland represented the Ohinemuri electorate in the New Zealand House of Representatives for twenty years from 1905 to 1925... |
J Clark |
Oroua | David Guthrie David Guthrie David Henry Guthrie was a New Zealand politician of the Reform Party.He was the Minister of Railways in the Reform Government, and the Member of Parliament for Oroua from 1908 to 1925, when he retired.... |
David Guthrie David Guthrie David Henry Guthrie was a New Zealand politician of the Reform Party.He was the Minister of Railways in the Reform Government, and the Member of Parliament for Oroua from 1908 to 1925, when he retired.... |
J Morrison |
Otago Central | Robert Scott | Robert Scott | W A Bodkin |
Otaki | John Robertson | William Hughes Field William Hughes Field William Hughes Field was a Member of Parliament in New Zealand; first for the Liberal Party, then Independent and then for the Reform Party.-Member of Parliament:... |
John Robertson |
Pahiatua | James Escott James Escott James Henry Escott was a Reform Party Member of Parliament in New Zealand.He won the Pahiatua electorate in 1911, and held it until he died in 1916.-References:... |
James Escott James Escott James Henry Escott was a Reform Party Member of Parliament in New Zealand.He won the Pahiatua electorate in 1911, and held it until he died in 1916.-References:... |
J D Mathews |
Palmerston | David Buick David Buick (New Zealand) David Buick was a New Zealand politician of the Reform Party.He represented the Manawatu electorate of Palmerston from 1908 to 1918, when he died.-Further reading:... |
David Buick David Buick (New Zealand) David Buick was a New Zealand politician of the Reform Party.He represented the Manawatu electorate of Palmerston from 1908 to 1918, when he died.-Further reading:... |
James Thorn James Thorn James Thorn was a New Zealand politician of the Social Democratic Party and the Labour Party.He was born in Christchurch, educated at Christchurch Boys' High School. He was a bugler in the third New Zealand Contingent to the Boer War in 1900–1901; the experience turned him into a pacifist.He... |
Parnell | James Samuel Dickson James Samuel Dickson James Samuel Dickson was a Reform Party Member of Parliament in New Zealand.He won the Auckland electorate of Parnell in the 1911 general election, winning on the second ballot against a senior Liberal from Wellington, Sir John Findlay, with some support from Labour... |
James Samuel Dickson James Samuel Dickson James Samuel Dickson was a Reform Party Member of Parliament in New Zealand.He won the Auckland electorate of Parnell in the 1911 general election, winning on the second ballot against a senior Liberal from Wellington, Sir John Findlay, with some support from Labour... |
J J Sullivan |
Patea | George Pearce George Pearce (New Zealand) George Vater Pearce was a New Zealand politician of the Reform Party.He represented the Patea electorate in Parliament from 1908 to 1919, when he was defeated.He was the great-grandfather of a National Party Minister of Finance, Ruth Richardson.... |
George Pearce George Pearce (New Zealand) George Vater Pearce was a New Zealand politician of the Reform Party.He represented the Patea electorate in Parliament from 1908 to 1919, when he was defeated.He was the great-grandfather of a National Party Minister of Finance, Ruth Richardson.... |
W Morrison |
Raglan | Richard Bollard Richard Bollard Richard Francis Bollard was a New Zealand politician of the Reform Party.He represented the Raglan electorate from 1911 to 1927, when he died.He was a cabinet minister from 1923 to 1927 in the Reform Government.-References:... |
Richard Bollard Richard Bollard Richard Francis Bollard was a New Zealand politician of the Reform Party.He represented the Raglan electorate from 1911 to 1927, when he died.He was a cabinet minister from 1923 to 1927 in the Reform Government.-References:... |
W D Thompson |
Rangitikei | Edward Newman | Edward Newman | R E Hornblow |
Riccarton | George Witty George Witty George Witty was a New Zealand Member of Parliament for Riccarton, in the South Island.-Early life:He was born in North Ferriby, in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England and came to New Zealand in 1875 with two shillings in his pocket... |
George Witty George Witty George Witty was a New Zealand Member of Parliament for Riccarton, in the South Island.-Early life:He was born in North Ferriby, in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England and came to New Zealand in 1875 with two shillings in his pocket... |
B Bunn |
Selwyn | William Dickie William Dickie William James Dickie was a Liberal Party Member of Parliament in New Zealand. And opposition Whip.He won the Selwyn electorate in 1911, and again in December 1914 the seat was abolished for the 1919 election, and was defeated in 1919 for Ashburton.... |
William Dickie William Dickie William James Dickie was a Liberal Party Member of Parliament in New Zealand. And opposition Whip.He won the Selwyn electorate in 1911, and again in December 1914 the seat was abolished for the 1919 election, and was defeated in 1919 for Ashburton.... |
George Sheat |
Southern Maori | Taare Parata Taare Parata Taare Rakatauhake Parata was a Māori and a Liberal Party Member of Parliament in New Zealand.He won the Southern Maori electorate in the 1911 general election, and held it to 1918, when he died.-References:... |
Taare Parata Taare Parata Taare Rakatauhake Parata was a Māori and a Liberal Party Member of Parliament in New Zealand.He won the Southern Maori electorate in the 1911 general election, and held it to 1918, when he died.-References:... |
Teone Matapura Erihana |
Stratford | John Hine John Bird Hine John Bird Hine was a Reform Party Member of Parliament in the Taranaki region of New Zealand. He was Minister of Internal Affairs from 1919 to 1920 in the Reform Government.... |
John Hine John Bird Hine John Bird Hine was a Reform Party Member of Parliament in the Taranaki region of New Zealand. He was Minister of Internal Affairs from 1919 to 1920 in the Reform Government.... |
W H Hawkins |
Taranaki | Henry James Okey | Henry James Okey | D J Hughes |
Taumarunui | Charles Kendall Wilson Charles Kendall Wilson Charles Kendall Wilson was a Reform Party Member of Parliament in New Zealand.He was elected to the Taumarunui electorate in the 1911 general election, but was defeated in 1914.... |
William Thomas Jennings William Thomas Jennings William Thomas Jennings was a Liberal Party Member of Parliament in New Zealand.-Career:He was born in Auckland, where he attended St. Paul's school and subsequently became an apprentice printer in the offices of the New Zealander... |
Charles Kendall Wilson Charles Kendall Wilson Charles Kendall Wilson was a Reform Party Member of Parliament in New Zealand.He was elected to the Taumarunui electorate in the 1911 general election, but was defeated in 1914.... |
Tauranga | William Herbert Herries | William Herbert Herries | R D Stewart |
Temuka | Thomas Buxton | Charles John Talbot Charles John Talbot Charles John Talbot was a Liberal Party Member of Parliament in New Zealand.He won the Temuka seat in south Canterbury in the 1914 general election, and held it until 1919, when he was defeated.-References:... |
C E Kerr |
Thames | Thomas William Rhodes Thomas William Rhodes Thomas William Rhodes was a New Zealand politician of the Liberal Party, then the Reform Party. He changed his affiliation to the Reform Party in 1915.-Political career:... |
Thomas William Rhodes Thomas William Rhodes Thomas William Rhodes was a New Zealand politician of the Liberal Party, then the Reform Party. He changed his affiliation to the Reform Party in 1915.-Political career:... |
Edmund Taylor Edmund Taylor (New Zealand) Edmund Harvey Taylor was a Liberal Party Member of Parliament in New Zealand.He won the Thames electorate in in a 1909 by-election after the resignation of James McGowan; but was defeated in the next election in 1911.-References:... |
Timaru | James Craigie James Craigie James Craigie was a Member of Parliament for Timaru, in the South Island of New Zealand.-Member of Parliament:James Craigie represented the Timaru electorate in the New Zealand House of Representatives for fourteen years from 1908 to 1922.-Independent Liberal:In the 1919 election, Craigie broke... |
James Craigie James Craigie James Craigie was a Member of Parliament for Timaru, in the South Island of New Zealand.-Member of Parliament:James Craigie represented the Timaru electorate in the New Zealand House of Representatives for fourteen years from 1908 to 1922.-Independent Liberal:In the 1919 election, Craigie broke... |
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Waimarino | Robert William Smith | Robert William Smith | H M Speed |
Waipawa | George Hunter | George Hunter | Albert Jull Albert Jull Albert Edward Jull was a New Zealand politician of the Liberal Party, the United Party and from 1938 the National Party.Jull was born in Fort Eyrie, Canada, and before entering politics he was a brewer in Waipawa... |
Wairarapa | Walter Clarke Buchanan Walter Clarke Buchanan Sir Walter Clarke Buchanan was a New Zealand politician. He was born in Kilmodan, Argyllshire, Scotland, attended Greenock Academy, and moved to Australia at the age of 18, where he became a farmer... |
John Hornsby | Walter Clarke Buchanan Walter Clarke Buchanan Sir Walter Clarke Buchanan was a New Zealand politician. He was born in Kilmodan, Argyllshire, Scotland, attended Greenock Academy, and moved to Australia at the age of 18, where he became a farmer... |
Wairau | Richard McCallum | Richard McCallum | John Duncan John Duncan (New Zealand) John Duncan was a Reform Party Member of Parliament in New Zealand.He was elected to the Wairau electorate in the 1908 general election, but was defeated in 1911.-References:... |
Waitaki | Francis Henry Smith Francis Henry Smith Francis Henry Smith was a Reform Party Member of Parliament in New Zealand.He was elected to the Waitaki electorate in the 1911 general election, but was defeated in 1914 for Timaru.-References:... |
John Anstey John Anstey John Antsey was a Liberal Party Member of Parliament in New Zealand.He won the Waitaki electorate in 1914, but was defeated in 1919.He was later on the Legislative Council.-References:... |
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Waitemata | Alexander Harris Alexander Harris (New Zealand) Alexander Harris was a New Zealand Member of Parliament for the Waitemata electorate in Auckland.-Member of parliament:Alexander Harris represented Waitemata in the New Zealand House of Representatives for 24 years from 1911 to 1935 .-Independent:In July 1927, Alex... |
Alexander Harris Alexander Harris (New Zealand) Alexander Harris was a New Zealand Member of Parliament for the Waitemata electorate in Auckland.-Member of parliament:Alexander Harris represented Waitemata in the New Zealand House of Representatives for 24 years from 1911 to 1935 .-Independent:In July 1927, Alex... |
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Wakatipu | William Fraser William Fraser (1840-1923) Sir William Fraser was an Independent Conservative then Reform Party member of parliament in New Zealand.He won the Wakatipu electorate in the 1893 general election, and retired in 1919. He served on the Legislative Council from 1919 to 1923 when he died.He was knighted in 1918 and awarded the... |
William Fraser William Fraser (1840-1923) Sir William Fraser was an Independent Conservative then Reform Party member of parliament in New Zealand.He won the Wakatipu electorate in the 1893 general election, and retired in 1919. He served on the Legislative Council from 1919 to 1923 when he died.He was knighted in 1918 and awarded the... |
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Wallace | John C Thomson | John C Thomson | A W Rodger |
Wanganui | Bill Veitch Bill Veitch William Andrew Veitch was a New Zealand politician. He began his career in the labour movement, but was a strong opponent of socialism, and rejected the militant views held by many of his colleagues.-Early life:... |
Bill Veitch Bill Veitch William Andrew Veitch was a New Zealand politician. He began his career in the labour movement, but was a strong opponent of socialism, and rejected the militant views held by many of his colleagues.-Early life:... |
Frederick Pirani Frederick Pirani Frederick Pirani was a New Zealand politician. He was Member of the House of Representatives for Palmerston from 1893 to 1902, first as a Liberal, then as an Independent. He was part of the Liberal Party's "left" wing.-Early life:Pirani was born in Melbourne, Australia, and his family emigrated... |
Wellington Central | Francis Fisher Francis Fisher Francis Marion Bates Fisher was a New Zealand Member of Parliament from Wellington. He was known as Rainbow Fisher for his frequent changes of political allegiance. Fisher was an internationally successful tennis player.-Early life:... |
Robert Fletcher Robert Fletcher (New Zealand) Robert Fletcher was a New Zealand politician of the Liberal Party.He ran unsuccessfully for the Wellington Central electorate in 1911, then in 1914 succeeded. He represented Wellington Central in Parliament from 1914 to 1918, when he died.-Further reading:... |
Francis Fisher Francis Fisher Francis Marion Bates Fisher was a New Zealand Member of Parliament from Wellington. He was known as Rainbow Fisher for his frequent changes of political allegiance. Fisher was an internationally successful tennis player.-Early life:... |
Wellington East | Alfred Newman Alfred Newman (New Zealand) Alfred Kingcome Newman was the Mayor of Wellington, New Zealand in 1909, and a Wellington City Councillor from 1881 to 1885.He was the Member of Parliament for Thorndon 1884-90, Hutt 1890-93, then Wellington Suburbs from 1893 to 1896 when he was defeated . Later he was MP for Wellington East, from... |
Alfred Newman Alfred Newman (New Zealand) Alfred Kingcome Newman was the Mayor of Wellington, New Zealand in 1909, and a Wellington City Councillor from 1881 to 1885.He was the Member of Parliament for Thorndon 1884-90, Hutt 1890-93, then Wellington Suburbs from 1893 to 1896 when he was defeated . Later he was MP for Wellington East, from... |
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Wellington North | Alexander Herdman Alexander Herdman Alexander Lawrence Herdman was a New Zealand politician. He served as Attorney-General, Minister of Justice, and Minister of Police. He is known for his reforms of the civil service and for his hard line on law and order.He had 3 children ana born in 1890, jonn born in 1893 and Adam born in... |
Alexander Herdman Alexander Herdman Alexander Lawrence Herdman was a New Zealand politician. He served as Attorney-General, Minister of Justice, and Minister of Police. He is known for his reforms of the civil service and for his hard line on law and order.He had 3 children ana born in 1890, jonn born in 1893 and Adam born in... |
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Wellington South | Alfred Hindmarsh Alfred Hindmarsh Alfred Humphrey Hindmarsh was a New Zealand politician, lawyer and unionist.Hindmarsh was born in Port Elliot, Australia, and was the grandson of John Hindmarsh, the first Governor of South Australia. He moved with his family to Napier, New Zealand, in 1878. Hindmarsh trained as a lawyer, and was... |
Alfred Hindmarsh Alfred Hindmarsh Alfred Humphrey Hindmarsh was a New Zealand politician, lawyer and unionist.Hindmarsh was born in Port Elliot, Australia, and was the grandson of John Hindmarsh, the first Governor of South Australia. He moved with his family to Napier, New Zealand, in 1878. Hindmarsh trained as a lawyer, and was... |
John Luke John Luke Sir John-Pearce Luke, CMG was a New Zealand politician. Luke was Mayor of Wellington from 1913–1921 and Member of Parliament for Wellington Suburbs 1908–1911 and Wellington North 1918–1928. His brother Charles Manley Luke had previously also been Mayor of Wellington in 1895... |
Wellington Suburbs and Country | William Henry Dillon Bell William Henry Dillon Bell William Henry Dillon Bell was a Reform Party Member of Parliament in New Zealand.He won the Wellington Suburbs and Country seat in the 1911 general election, and held it to 1914, when he retired and volunteered for service in World War I... |
Robert Wright | Frank Moore Frank Moore (New Zealand) -Political Activity:Born in Porirua, New Zealand in 1867, Moore was Secretary of the Meat Trade Workers' Federation that was destroyed in the 1890 strike. He was appointed manager of the Wellington Meat Export Company at Ngahauranga in 1892 and was an active supporter of the Liberal Party during... |
Westland | Thomas Seddon Thomas Seddon Thomas Seddon , English landscape painter associated with the Pre-Raphaelite style, was born in London.His father was a cabinetmaker, and the son for some time followed the same occupation; but in 1842 he was sent to Paris to study ornamental art. On his return he executed designs for furniture for... |
Thomas Seddon Thomas Seddon Thomas Seddon , English landscape painter associated with the Pre-Raphaelite style, was born in London.His father was a cabinetmaker, and the son for some time followed the same occupation; but in 1842 he was sent to Paris to study ornamental art. On his return he executed designs for furniture for... |
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Western Maori | Maui Pomare Maui Pomare Sir Maui Wiremu Pita Naera Pomare, KBE, CMG was a New Zealand doctor and politician, being counted among the more prominent Māori political figures... |
Maui Pomare Maui Pomare Sir Maui Wiremu Pita Naera Pomare, KBE, CMG was a New Zealand doctor and politician, being counted among the more prominent Māori political figures... |
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