New Zealand general election, 1879
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The New Zealand general election of 1879 was held between 28 August and 15 September to elect a total of 88 MPs to the 7th session
of the New Zealand Parliament. The Māori vote was held on 1 and 8 September. A total number of 82,271 (66%) voters turned out to vote.
The election came about when George Grey
's government was defeated in a no-confidence motion in July. He successfully requested a dissolution from the Governor of New Zealand
, Sir Hercules Robinson
.
In that year, responsibility for determining election petitions was transferred from Parliament to the courts.
7th New Zealand Parliament
The 7th New Zealand Parliament was a term of the Parliament of New Zealand.Elections for this term were held in 69 European electorates between 28 August and 15 September 1879. Elections in the four Māori electorates were held on 1 and 8 September of that year. A total of 88 MPs were elected....
of the New Zealand Parliament. The Māori vote was held on 1 and 8 September. A total number of 82,271 (66%) voters turned out to vote.
The election came about when George Grey
George Grey
George Grey may refer to:*Sir George Grey, 2nd Baronet , British politician*George Grey, 2nd Earl of Kent *Sir George Grey , Governor of Cape Colony, South Australia and New Zealand...
's government was defeated in a no-confidence motion in July. He successfully requested a dissolution from the Governor of New Zealand
Governor-General of New Zealand
The Governor-General of New Zealand is the representative of the monarch of New Zealand . The Governor-General acts as the Queen's vice-regal representative in New Zealand and is often viewed as the de facto head of state....
, Sir Hercules Robinson
Hercules Robinson, 1st Baron Rosmead
Hercules George Robert Robinson, 1st Baron Rosmead, GCMG, PC was a British colonial administrator who became the 5th Governor of Hong Kong...
.
In that year, responsibility for determining election petitions was transferred from Parliament to the courts.