New Zealand general election, 1899 - AbsoluteAstronomy.com

The New Zealand general election of 1899 was held on Wednesday, 6 December in the general electorates, and on Tuesday, 19 December in the Māori electorates to elect a total of 74 MPs to the 14th session of the New Zealand Parliament. A total number of 373,744 (77.6%) voters turned out to vote.

Results

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Electorate	Incumbent	Winner	Second Place
Ashburton	Edward G Wright	John McLachlan John McLachlan John McLachlan was a New Zealand Member of Parliament for Ashburton, in the South Island.-Member of Parliament:John McLachlan represented the Ashburton electorate in the New Zealand House of Representatives for twelve years .Born in Scotland, McLachlan came to New Zealand in 1863. He was a farmer...	C J Harper
Ashley	Richard Meredith Richard Meredith (New Zealand) Richard Meredith was a Liberal Party Member of Parliament in New Zealand.He won the Ashley seat in the 1890 general election, but in the 1902 election he was defeated for the replacement seat of Hurunui by Andrew William Rutherford .-References:*New Zealand Parliamentary Record 1840-1984 by J. O...	Richard Meredith Richard Meredith (New Zealand) Richard Meredith was a Liberal Party Member of Parliament in New Zealand.He won the Ashley seat in the 1890 general election, but in the 1902 election he was defeated for the replacement seat of Hurunui by Andrew William Rutherford .-References:*New Zealand Parliamentary Record 1840-1984 by J. O...	Thomas Henson Caverhill
Avon	William Tanner William Tanner (New Zealand) William Wilcox Tanner was a New Zealand politician of the Liberal Party. In 1905 he was associated with the New Liberal Party group.-Early life:...	William Tanner William Tanner (New Zealand) William Wilcox Tanner was a New Zealand politician of the Liberal Party. In 1905 he was associated with the New Liberal Party group.-Early life:...	Arthur Rhodes Arthur Edgar Gravenor Rhodes Arthur Edgar Gravenor Rhodes OBE was a New Zealand Member of Parliament and Mayor of Christchurch.-Life before politics:Rhodes was a lawyer in Christchurch...
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:...	W T Murray
Bay of Islands	Robert Houston	Robert Houston	N A McLeod
Bay of Plenty	William Herbert Herries	William Herbert Herries	D Lundon
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...	J C Anderson
Buller	Patrick O'Regan Patrick O'Regan Patrick Joseph O'Regan was a Member of Parliament for Inangahua and Buller, in the South Island of New Zealand. He was later appointed to the Legislative Council.-Early life:...	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...	Patrick O'Regan Patrick O'Regan Patrick Joseph O'Regan was a Member of Parliament for Inangahua and Buller, in the South Island of New Zealand. He was later appointed to the Legislative Council.-Early life:...
Caversham	Arthur Morrison Arthur Morrison (New Zealand) Arthur Morrison was a Member of Parliament in Dunedin, New Zealand.-Private and professional life:Morrison was born in Scotland and was a coal merchant in Dunedin. He exemplified the self-made man who identified with Labour....	Arthur Morrison Arthur Morrison (New Zealand) Arthur Morrison was a Member of Parliament in Dunedin, New Zealand.-Private and professional life:Morrison was born in Scotland and was a coal merchant in Dunedin. He exemplified the self-made man who identified with Labour....	W H Warren
City of Auckland (3 members)	Thomas Thompson Thomas Thompson (New Zealand) Thomas Thompson was a New Zealand politician of the Liberal Party.He represented the Auckland North electorate from 1884 to 1890, then the City of Auckland electorate from 1890 to 1899, when he retired....	William Napier	N/A
	James Holland	George Fowlds George Fowlds Sir George Matthew Fowlds CBE was a New Zealand politician of the Liberal Party.-Member of Parliament:George Fowlds represented the City of Auckland electorate from 1899 to 1902, and then the Grey Lynn electorate from 1902 to 1911....	N/A
	William Crowther William Crowther (New Zealand) William Crowther was a Liberal Party then independent conservative Member of Parliament in Auckland, New Zealand.He represented the City of Auckland multi-member electorate from 1893 to 1900, when he died. The resulting by-election on 27 April 1900 was won by Joseph Witheford.-References:...	William Crowther William Crowther (New Zealand) William Crowther was a Liberal Party then independent conservative Member of Parliament in Auckland, New Zealand.He represented the City of Auckland multi-member electorate from 1893 to 1900, when he died. The resulting by-election on 27 April 1900 was won by Joseph Witheford.-References:...	N/A
City of Christchurch (3 members)	Charles Lewis Charles Lewis (New Zealand) Charles Lewis was an independent conservative Member of Parliament in New Zealand.-Early life:Lewis was born in Christchurch and attended Christ's College in his home city, and Clifton and Malvern Colleges in England. He inherited his father's farm in Halswell. Lewis retired to Waipukurau, in the...	Charles Lewis Charles Lewis (New Zealand) Charles Lewis was an independent conservative Member of Parliament in New Zealand.-Early life:Lewis was born in Christchurch and attended Christ's College in his home city, and Clifton and Malvern Colleges in England. He inherited his father's farm in Halswell. Lewis retired to Waipukurau, in the...	N/A
	George Smith George John Smith George John Smith CBE was a New Zealand Member of Parliament for the City of Christchurch electorate in the South Island, and later a member of the Legislative Council.-Early life:...	Harry Ell Henry Ell Henry George Ell , commonly known as Harry Ell, was a Christchurch City councillor and a New Zealand Member of Parliament...	N/A
	Tommy Taylor	William Whitehouse Collins William Whitehouse Collins William Whitehouse Collins was a New Zealand Member of Parliament for Christchurch in the South Island.-Early life:Collins was born on 4 September 1853 in Harborne, Staffordshire, England and came to New Zealand in 1890...	N/A
City of Dunedin (3 members)	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...	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...	N/A
	Mckay John Scobie McKenzie	James Frederick Arnold James Frederick Arnold James Frederick Arnold was a New Zealand Member of Parliament for Dunedin City, Dunedin South and Dunedin Central.-Member of Parliament:...	N/A
	Henry Smith Fish Henry Smith Fish Henry Smith Fish was a 19th century New Zealand politician.He represented the Dunedin South electorate from 1881 to 1884 when he was defeated, then from 1887 to 1890. He then held one of the three seats for the City of Dunedin multi-member electorate from 1890 to 1893 when he was defeated, and...	Alfred Richard Barclay Alfred Richard Barclay Alfred Richard Barclay was a New Zealand Member of Parliament for two Dunedin electorates.-Member of Parliament:Barclay represented one of the City of Dunedin seats in the New Zealand House of Representatives between 1899 and 1902...	N/A
City of Nelson	John Graham John Graham (politician) John Graham was a New Zealand Member of Parliament for Nelson in the South Island.-Early life:Graham was born in Nelson in 1843, the eldest son of one of the earliest settlers of the region.-Member of Parliament:...	John Graham John Graham (politician) John Graham was a New Zealand Member of Parliament for Nelson in the South Island.-Early life:Graham was born in Nelson in 1843, the eldest son of one of the earliest settlers of the region.-Member of Parliament:...	Richmond Hursthouse Richmond Hursthouse Richmond Hursthouse was a 19th century Member of Parliament in Nelson, New Zealand, and a cabinet minister.He represented the Motueka electorate from 1876 to 1887 when he was defeated....
City of Wellington (3 members)	John Hutcheson John Hutcheson John Hutcheson was a Member of Parliament in New Zealand, initially for the Liberal Party.John Hutcheson arrived in New Zealand in 1880, as second mate of the barque “Isle of Erin,” he spent four years as first and second mate of coastal vessels, including the Government steamers Stella and...	John Hutcheson John Hutcheson John Hutcheson was a Member of Parliament in New Zealand, initially for the Liberal Party.John Hutcheson arrived in New Zealand in 1880, as second mate of the barque “Isle of Erin,” he spent four years as first and second mate of coastal vessels, including the Government steamers Stella and...	N/A
	John Duthie John Duthie John Duthie is a London-based English television director and creator of the European Poker Tour.-Film and television:...	Arthur Atkinson	N/A
	George Fisher George Fisher (New Zealand) George Fisher was a four-time Mayor of Wellington, New Zealand from 1882 to 1885, and in 1896. He represented various Wellington electorates in Parliament for a total of 18 years...	George Fisher George Fisher (New Zealand) George Fisher was a four-time Mayor of Wellington, New Zealand from 1882 to 1885, and in 1896. He represented various Wellington electorates in Parliament for a total of 18 years...	N/A
Clutha	James Thomson James William Thomson James William Thomson was a 19th century Member of Parliament in New Zealand.-Early life:Thomson was born in Scotland. He obtained his education at the University of Edinburgh, where he obtained an MA. He came to New Zealand in 1859 and settled in Balclutha.-Provincial Council:He was elected onto...	James Thomson James William Thomson James William Thomson was a 19th century Member of Parliament in New Zealand.-Early life:Thomson was born in Scotland. He obtained his education at the University of Edinburgh, where he obtained an MA. He came to New Zealand in 1859 and settled in Balclutha.-Provincial Council:He was elected onto...	F McLeod
Eastern Maori	Wiremu Pere	Wiremu Pere	Mohi te Atahikoia
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:...	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:...	M Niccol
Egmont	Walter Symes Walter Symes Walter Symes was a Liberal Party Member of Parliament in New Zealand.He was elected to the Egmont electorate from 1896 to 1902; and then the Patea electorate from 1902 to 1908, when he was defeated for Stratford-References:...	Walter Symes Walter Symes Walter Symes was a Liberal Party Member of Parliament in New Zealand.He was elected to the Egmont electorate from 1896 to 1902; and then the Patea electorate from 1902 to 1908, when he was defeated for Stratford-References:...	W Monkhouse
Ellesmere	William Hugh Montgomery William Hugh Montgomery William Hugh Montgomery was a New Zealand politician of the Liberal Party, from the Canterbury Region.Montgomery represented Ellesmere in the 12th and 13th parliaments from 1893 to 1899, when he was defeated....	Robert Rhodes	William Hugh Montgomery William Hugh Montgomery William Hugh Montgomery was a New Zealand politician of the Liberal Party, from the Canterbury Region.Montgomery represented Ellesmere in the 12th and 13th parliaments from 1893 to 1899, when he was defeated....
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...	W Findlay Wilson
Geraldine	Frederick Flatman Frederick Flatman Frederick Robert Flatman was a New Zealand Member of Parliament of the Liberal Party for the Pareora and Geraldine electorates...	Frederick Flatman Frederick Flatman Frederick Robert Flatman was a New Zealand Member of Parliament of the Liberal Party for the Pareora and Geraldine electorates...	C N McIntosh
Grey	Arthur Guinness Arthur Guinness (New Zealand) Sir Arthur Robert Guinness was a New Zealand politician, and Speaker of the House of Representatives.-Personal information:...	Arthur Guinness Arthur Guinness (New Zealand) Sir Arthur Robert Guinness was a New Zealand politician, and Speaker of the House of Representatives.-Personal information:...	M Hannan
Hawera	Felix McGuire Felix McGuire Felix McGuire was an independent conservative Member of Parliament in New Zealand.He was elected to the Egmont electorate in a 1891 by-election after the resignation of Harry Atkinson, and represented it until the end of the 12th Parliament in 1896...	Felix McGuire Felix McGuire Felix McGuire was an independent conservative Member of Parliament in New Zealand.He was elected to the Egmont electorate in a 1891 by-election after the resignation of Harry Atkinson, and represented it until the end of the 12th Parliament in 1896...	Charles E. Major Charles E. Major Charles Edwin Major was a New Zealand politician of the Liberal Party, from Taranaki.He was a Member of Parliament for Hawera in the 15th and 16th parliaments, from 1902 to 1908, having failed to win election in 1899....
Hawke's Bay	William R. Russell William Russell (New Zealand) Sir William Russell was a New Zealand politician from 1870 to 1905. He was a cabinet minister, and was recognised as Leader of the Opposition from 1894 to 1901.-Early life:...	William R. Russell William Russell (New Zealand) Sir William Russell was a New Zealand politician from 1870 to 1905. He was a cabinet minister, and was recognised as Leader of the Opposition from 1894 to 1901.-Early life:...	None
Invercargill	James Whyte Kelly James Whyte Kelly James Whyte Kelly was a 19th century New Zealand politician of the Liberal Party.He represented the Invercargill electorate in Parliament from 1890 to 1899, when he was defeated.-Further reading:...	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:...	James Whyte Kelly James Whyte Kelly James Whyte Kelly was a 19th century New Zealand politician of the Liberal Party.He represented the Invercargill electorate in Parliament from 1890 to 1899, when he was defeated.-Further reading:...
Kaiapoi	Richard Moore Richard Moore (New Zealand) Richard Moore was an independent conservative Member of Parliament in New Zealand.He represented the Kaiapoi electorate from 1890 to 1893, when he was defeated, and from 1896 to 1899, when he was again defeated....	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...	Richard Moore Richard Moore (New Zealand) Richard Moore was an independent conservative Member of Parliament in New Zealand.He represented the Kaiapoi electorate from 1890 to 1893, when he was defeated, and from 1896 to 1899, when he was again defeated....
Lyttelton	John Joyce John Joyce (New Zealand) John Joyce was a New Zealand Member of Parliament for Akaroa and Lyttelton, in the South Island.-Early life:Joyce was born in Cornwall, England in 1839. As a boy, he worked in the deep sea fishing industry. He was made the master of a schooner at age 19. In 1854, he emigrated to Victoria and...	George Laurenson George Laurenson George Laurenson was a New Zealand Member of Parliament for in the South Island.-Member of Parliament:George Laurenson represented the Lyttelton electorate in the New Zealand House of Representatives for fourteen years from 1899 to his death in 1913...	W Jacques
Manawatu	John Stevens John Stevens (New Zealand) John Stevens was a Liberal Party Member of Parliament in New Zealand.He represented the Rangitikei electorate from 1881 to 1884 when he was defeated, and then from 1893 to 1896....	John Stevens John Stevens (New Zealand) John Stevens was a Liberal Party Member of Parliament in New Zealand.He represented the Rangitikei electorate from 1881 to 1884 when he was defeated, and then from 1893 to 1896....	R C Bruce
Manukau	George O'Rorke	George O'Rorke	J E Taylor
Marsden	Robert Thompson Robert Thompson (New Zealand) Robert Thompson was a Member of Parliament for Marsden, in Northland, New Zealand.- Member of Parliament :Robert Thompson represented Marsden in the New Zealand House of Representatives for fifteen years from 1887 to 1902....	Robert Thompson Robert Thompson (New Zealand) Robert Thompson was a Member of Parliament for Marsden, in Northland, New Zealand.- Member of Parliament :Robert Thompson represented Marsden in the New Zealand House of Representatives for fifteen years from 1887 to 1902....	G E Alderton
Masterton	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:...	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:...	C E Cockburn-Hood
Mataura	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...	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...	J W Raymond