The 1932 Motueka by-election was a

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in the

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of Motueka, a rural seat at the top of the

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. The by-election occurred on 1 December 1932, and was precipitated by the suicide of sitting

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member of parliament George Black on 17 October 1932. The by-election was contested by Keith Holyoake ( Reform Party candidate for the United/Reform Coalition), Paddy Webb ( Labour Party), and 80 year old Roderick McKenzie, ex-MP for Motueka (1896–1914) standing as Independent Liberal–Labour.

1931 general election result

1932 by-election result

The following table gives the election results:

References

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