1932 Motueka by-election


The 1932 Motueka by-election was a by-election in the New Zealand electorate of Motueka, a rural seat at the top of the South Island.
The by-election occurred on 1 December 1932, and was precipitated by the suicide of sitting Independent member of parliament George Black on 17 October 1932.
The by-election was contested by Keith Holyoake, Paddy Webb, and 80 year old Roderick McKenzie, ex-MP for Motueka standing as Independent Liberal–Labour.

1931 general election result

1932 by-election result

The following table gives the election results: