The New Zealand general election of 1902 was held on Tuesday, 25 November in the general electorates, and on Monday, 22 December in the Māori electorates to elect a total of 80 MPs to the 15th session of the New Zealand Parliament. A total number of 415,789 (76.7%) voters turned out to vote.

The Rev Frank Isitt

Frank Isitt

Rev Francis Whitmore Isitt was a New Zealand Methodist Minister, who was general secretary of the New Zealand Alliance from 1900 to 1909. He was a brother of the Rev Leonard Isitt....

 was nominated as the Prohibitionist candidate for ten separate electorates, and came second in eight. Another candidate, D Whyte, was nominated for two. Both men stood to ensure that a local liquor licensing poll was held in each electorate for which they were nominated.

Results

Electorate	Incumbent	Winner	Second Place
Ashburton	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...	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...	John Studholme John Studholme John Studholme was a 19th century Member of Parliament in Canterbury, New Zealand.He represented the Kaiapoi electorate from 1867 to 1874, when he resigned. He then represented the Gladstone electorate from 1879 to 1881, when he retired....
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:...	John Russell Brunt
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:...	D Whyte
Bay of Islands	Robert Houston	Robert Houston	A G C Glass
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 A Scott
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...	Frank Isitt Frank Isitt Rev Francis Whitmore Isitt was a New Zealand Methodist Minister, who was general secretary of the New Zealand Alliance from 1900 to 1909. He was a brother of the Rev Leonard Isitt....
Caversham	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:...	William Earnshaw William Earnshaw William Earnshaw was a New Zealand Member of Parliament for Peninsula and Dunedin City, in the South Island.-Member of Parliament:...
Chalmers	New Electorate	Edmund Allen Edmund Allen (New Zealand) Edmund Giblett Allen was a Liberal Party Member of Parliament in New Zealand.He was elected to the Waikouaiti electorate in 1896, which he represented to 1902. In 1902 he was elected for the Chalmers electorate, which he represented until he was defeated in 1908-References:*New Zealand...	J White
City of Auckland (3 members)	William Napier	Joseph Witheford Joseph Witheford Joseph Howard Witheford was a Liberal Party Member of Parliament in Auckland, New Zealand.He was elected to the City of Auckland electorate in a by-election on 27 April 1900, and held his electorate to 1905 , when he retired.-References:...	N/A
	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....	Frederick Baume Frederick Baume Frederick Ehrenfried Baume was a New Zealand politician of the Liberal Party.From 1902 to 1905 he was one of the three Members of Parliament representing the multi-member City of Auckland electorate....	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:...	Alfred Kidd Alfred Kidd Alfred Kidd was a New Zealand politician of the Liberal Party.-Early life:He was born at Hounslow, Middlesex, England, and arrived in New Zealand in 1865, at the age of 14. He worked for 7 years in the Thames Goldfields, and then left to take the position of providore for the steamers of the...	N/A
City of Christchurch (3 members)	George John 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:...	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....	N/A
	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...	N/A
	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...	Tommy Taylor	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
	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:...	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
	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...	Harry Bedford Harry Bedford (politician) Harry Dodgshun Bedford was a New Zealand Member of Parliament for the City of Dunedin.-Member of Parliament:Harry Bedford represented one of the multi-member City of Dunedin seats in the New Zealand Parliament from 1902 to 1905....	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:...	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...
City of Wellington (3 members)	Arthur Atkinson Arthur Richmond Atkinson Arthur Richmond Atkinson was an independent conservative Member of Parliament in New Zealand.He represented the City of Wellington electorate from 1899 to 1902 when he was defeated. He stood for Wellington East in 1908....	John Aitken John Aitken (Mayor of Wellington) John Guthrie Wood Aitken was the Mayor of Wellington, New Zealand from 1900 to 1904.He represented the City of Wellington electorate from 1902 to 1905, and then the Wellington East electorate from 1905 to 1908, when he retired....	N/A
	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 Duthie John Duthie (New Zealand) John Duthie was a politician and businessman in New Zealand. Originally from Scotland, he came to Auckland in 1863. He set up his own ironmongery in New Plymouth, then Wanganui, and he finally settled in Wellington. In the latter city, he was mayor for one term. He then represented Wellington in...	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...	D Stewart
Courtenay	New Electorate	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...	John Rennie
Eastern Maori	Wiremu Pere	Wiremu Pere	Pirimi Mataiawhea
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:...	P E Cheal
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:...	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...	C Leech
Ellesmere	Robert Rhodes	Robert Rhodes	C R Thornton
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 R Harris
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...	William Stephen Maslin
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:...	Frank Isitt Frank Isitt Rev Francis Whitmore Isitt was a New Zealand Methodist Minister, who was general secretary of the New Zealand Alliance from 1900 to 1909. He was a brother of the Rev Leonard Isitt....
Grey Lynn	New Electorate	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....	T T Masefield
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...	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....	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...
Hawke's Bay	William 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 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:...	Frank Isitt Frank Isitt Rev Francis Whitmore Isitt was a New Zealand Methodist Minister, who was general secretary of the New Zealand Alliance from 1900 to 1909. He was a brother of the Rev Leonard Isitt....
Hurunui	New Electorate	Andrew Rutherford	Henry Fear Reece
Hutt	New Electorate	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...	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...
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:...	D Whyte
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...	Alfred Daniel Hassall
Kaipara	New Electorate	Alfred Ernest Harding	John Stallworthy John Stallworthy John Stallworthy was a Liberal Party Member of Parliament in New Zealand.He won the seat in the , and held it to , when he was defeated by the then Independent Liberal candidate Gordon Coates.-References:...
Lyttelton	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...	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...	William Rollitt
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....	Job Vile Job Vile Job Vile was an independent conservative Member of Parliament in New Zealand.He represented the Manawatu electorate from 1902 to 1905, when he was defeated. He died on the election day.-References:...	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....
Manukau	George O'Rorke	Matthew Kirkbride Matthew Kirkbride Matthew Middlewood Kirkbride was an independent conservative Member of Parliament in New Zealand.He was elected to the Manukau electorate in the 1902, and held the seat until he died in 1906. His death caused the 6 December 1906 Manukau by-election, which was won by Frederic Lang.-References:...	George O'Rorke
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....	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....	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....
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:...	J C Cooper
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...	I W Raymond
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:...	Roderick McKenzie Roderick McKenzie Roderick McKenzie was a New Zealand Member of Parliament for Buller and Motueka, in the South Island.-Member of Parliament:...	Frank Isitt Frank Isitt Rev Francis Whitmore Isitt was a New Zealand Methodist Minister, who was general secretary of the New Zealand Alliance from 1900 to 1909. He was a brother of the Rev Leonard Isitt....
Mount Ida	New Electorate	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...	J Ewing
Napier	Alfred Fraser Alfred Fraser Alfred Levavasour Durell Fraser was a Liberal Party Member of Parliament in New Zealand.He was elected to the Napier electorate in the 1899 general election, which he represented to 1908 when he was defeated....	Alfred Fraser Alfred Fraser Alfred Levavasour Durell Fraser was a Liberal Party Member of Parliament in New Zealand.He was elected to the Napier electorate in the 1899 general election, which he represented to 1908 when he was defeated....	R J Eames
Newtown	New Electorate	William Henry Peter Barber William Henry Peter Barber William Henry Peter Barber was a New Zealand Member of Parliament for Newtown in Wellington.-Member of Parliament:William Barber represented the Wellington electorate of Newtown for the whole of its existence, from 1902 to 1908...	Thomas William Hislop Thomas William Hislop Thomas William Hislop was the Mayor of Wellington from 1905 to 1908, and had represented two South Island electorates in the New Zealand Parliament.-Early life:...
Northern Maori	Hone Heke Hone Heke Ngapua Hone Heke Ngapuha was a Māori and Liberal Party Member of Parliament in New Zealand. He was born in Kaikohe, and was named after his great-uncle Hone Heke....	Hone Heke Hone Heke Ngapua Hone Heke Ngapuha was a Māori and Liberal Party Member of Parliament in New Zealand. He was born in Kaikohe, and was named after his great-uncle Hone Heke....	Hamiora Mangakahia
Oamaru	Thomas Young Duncan Thomas Young Duncan Thomas Young Duncan was a New Zealand politician of the Liberal Party.He represented the Waitaki electorate from 1881 to 1890 and then the Oamaru electorate from 1890 to 1911, when he was defeated by Ernest Lee.-References:...	Thomas Young Duncan Thomas Young Duncan Thomas Young Duncan was a New Zealand politician of the Liberal Party.He represented the Waitaki electorate from 1881 to 1890 and then the Oamaru electorate from 1890 to 1911, when he was defeated by Ernest Lee.-References:...	J M Brown
Ohinemuri	Jackson Palmer Jackson Palmer Jackson Palmer was the Member of Parliament for Waitemata and Ohinemuri, in the North Island of New Zealand.-Member of Parliament:...	Edward George Britton Moss Edward George Britton Moss Edward George Britton Moss was an Independent Member of Parliament for Ohinemuri in New Zealand.-Member of Parliament:Edward Moss represented the Ohinemuri electorate in the New Zealand House of Representatives from 1902 to 1905....	Jackson Palmer Jackson Palmer Jackson Palmer was the Member of Parliament for Waitemata and Ohinemuri, in the North Island of New Zealand.-Member of Parliament:...
Oroua	New Electorate	Frank Yates Lethbridge	A H Tompkins
Otaki	Henry Augustus Field Henry Augustus Field Henry Augustus Field was a Liberal Party Member of Parliament in New Zealand.Field was born in Wanganui in 1852 and was a surveyor and farmer....	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:...	Frank Isitt Frank Isitt Rev Francis Whitmore Isitt was a New Zealand Methodist Minister, who was general secretary of the New Zealand Alliance from 1900 to 1909. He was a brother of the Rev Leonard Isitt....
Pahiatua	John O'Meara John O'Meara (politician) John O’Meara was a Liberal Party Member of Parliament in New Zealand.He won the Pahiatua electorate in the 1896 general election, and held it until he died in 1904.-References:...	John O'Meara John O'Meara (politician) John O’Meara was a Liberal Party Member of Parliament in New Zealand.He won the Pahiatua electorate in the 1896 general election, and held it until he died in 1904.-References:...	S Bolton
Palmerston North (then called Palmerston)	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...	William Wood William Thomas Wood William Thomas Wood was a Liberal Party Member of Parliament in New Zealand.Wood was active in local body politics. He was elected councillor on the Palmerston North Borough in 1884, 1885–1887, 1892–1895 and again in 1901...	T R Hodder
Parnell	Frank Lawry Frank Lawry Frank Lawry was a conservative then Liberal Party Member of Parliament in New Zealand.He won the Franklin North electorate in 1887, and then the Parnell electorate in 1890 which he represented until he retired in 1911.-References:...	Frank Lawry Frank Lawry Frank Lawry was a conservative then Liberal Party Member of Parliament in New Zealand.He won the Franklin North electorate in 1887, and then the Parnell electorate in 1890 which he represented until he retired in 1911.-References:...	J M Shera
Patea	George Hutchison	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:...	Frederick Haselden Frederick Haselden Frederick Henry Haselden was a Conservative Member of Parliament from the Taranaki Region in New Zealand for the Patea electorate.He was elected in a 18 July 1901 by-election. The seat was declared vacant from 9 October 1901...
Rangitikei	Frank Yates Lethbridge	Arthur Remington Arthur Remington Arthur Edward Remington was a Liberal Party Member of Parliament in New Zealand.He won the Rangitikei electorate in the 1902 general election, and held it until he died in 1909....	W J Birch
Riccarton	George Russell	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 Russell
Selwyn	Charles Hardy Charles Albert Creery Hardy Charles Albert Creery Hardy was an independent conservative Member of Parliament in New Zealand.He was elected to the Selwyn electorate in the 1899 general election, but was defeated in 1911, when he was a candidate for the then newly formed Reform Party.He was later appointed to the Legislative...	Charles Hardy Charles Albert Creery Hardy Charles Albert Creery Hardy was an independent conservative Member of Parliament in New Zealand.He was elected to the Selwyn electorate in the 1899 general election, but was defeated in 1911, when he was a candidate for the then newly formed Reform Party.He was later appointed to the Legislative...	Joseph Ivess Joseph Ivess Joseph Ivess was a member of the New Zealand House of Representatives.-Biography:Joseph Ivess was born in Askeaton, County Limerick, Ireland in 1844. In 1852 he accompanied his parents to Melbourne, Australia, where he was educated at Barnett's Grammar School, Emerald Hill. His father, John Pope...
Southern Maori	Tame Parata Tame Parata Tame Parata was a Māori and a Liberal Party Member of Parliament in New Zealand.He won the Southern Maori electorate in the 1885 by-election after the resignation of Hori Kerei Taiaroa, and held it to 1911, when he retired...	Tame Parata Tame Parata Tame Parata was a Māori and a Liberal Party Member of Parliament in New Zealand.He won the Southern Maori electorate in the 1885 by-election after the resignation of Hori Kerei Taiaroa, and held it to 1911, when he retired...	Hone Tare Tikao
Taieri	Walter Carncross Walter Carncross Sir Walter Charles Frederick Carncross was a New Zealand politician of the Liberal Party.He represented the Taieri electorate from 1890 to 1902, when he retired. He was appointed to the Legislative Council, of which he was the Speaker from 1918 to 1939. He was knighted in 1922.-References:...	Donald Reid	J J Ramsay
Taranaki	Edward Smith	Edward Smith	H J H Okey
Thames	James McGowan	James McGowan	W H Lucas
Timaru	William Hall-Jones William Hall-Jones Sir William Hall-Jones, KCMG was the 16th Prime Minister of New Zealand from June 1906 until August 1906. He was the interim Prime Minister after the death of Richard Seddon and the return from overseas of Joseph Ward....	William Hall-Jones William Hall-Jones Sir William Hall-Jones, KCMG was the 16th Prime Minister of New Zealand from June 1906 until August 1906. He was the interim Prime Minister after the death of Richard Seddon and the return from overseas of Joseph Ward....	F H Smith
Tuapeka	James Bennet James Bennet (New Zealand) James Bennet was a Liberal Party Member of Parliament in New Zealand.He represented the Tuapeka electorate from 1899 to 1908, when he died.-References:*New Zealand Parliamentary Record 1840-1984 by J. O...	James Bennet James Bennet (New Zealand) James Bennet was a Liberal Party Member of Parliament in New Zealand.He represented the Tuapeka electorate from 1899 to 1908, when he died.-References:*New Zealand Parliamentary Record 1840-1984 by J. O...	R Gilkison
Waiapu	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...	Frank Isitt Frank Isitt Rev Francis Whitmore Isitt was a New Zealand Methodist Minister, who was general secretary of the New Zealand Alliance from 1900 to 1909. He was a brother of the Rev Leonard Isitt....
Waikato	Frederic William Lang	Frederic William Lang	Henry Greenslade Henry Greenslade Henry James Greenslade was a Liberal Party Member of Parliament in New Zealand.He won the Waikato electorate in the 1905 general election, and held it to 1911, when he was defeated by the Reform candidate James Young.-References:...
Waikouaiti	Edmund Allen Edmund Allen (New Zealand) Edmund Giblett Allen was a Liberal Party Member of Parliament in New Zealand.He was elected to the Waikouaiti electorate in 1896, which he represented to 1902. In 1902 he was elected for the Chalmers electorate, which he represented until he was defeated in 1908-References:*New Zealand...	Thomas Mackenzie Thomas Mackenzie Sir Thomas Noble Mackenzie GCMG was a Scottish-born New Zealand politician and explorer who briefly served as the 18th Prime Minister of New Zealand in 1912, and later served as New Zealand High Commissioner in London....	Frank Isitt Frank Isitt Rev Francis Whitmore Isitt was a New Zealand Methodist Minister, who was general secretary of the New Zealand Alliance from 1900 to 1909. He was a brother of the Rev Leonard Isitt....
Waipawa	Charles Hall Charles Hall (New Zealand) Charles Hall was a Liberal Party Member of Parliament in New Zealand.He represented the Waipawa electorate from 1893 to 1896 when he was defeated, then from 1899 to 1911 when he retired.-References:...	Charles Hall Charles Hall (New Zealand) Charles Hall was a Liberal Party Member of Parliament in New Zealand.He represented the Waipawa electorate from 1893 to 1896 when he was defeated, then from 1899 to 1911 when he retired.-References:...	J Taylor
Wairarapa	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...	John Hornsby
Wairau	Charles Mills Charles H Mills Charles Houghton Mills was a Member of Parliament for Waimea and Wairau, in the South Island of New Zealand.-Early life:...	Charles Mills Charles H Mills Charles Houghton Mills was a Member of Parliament for Waimea and Wairau, in the South Island of New Zealand.-Early life:...	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:...
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Wallace	Michael Gilfedder Michael Gilfedder Michael Gilfedder was a New Zealand politician of the Liberal Party.He represented the Southland electorate of Wallace from 1896 to 1902 when he was defeated by John Charles Thomson, who is described by Wilson as also of the Liberal Party....	John Thomson John Charles Thomson John Charles Thomson was a New Zealand politician of the Liberal Party.He represented the Southland electorate of Wallace from 1902, when he defeated Michael Gilfedder, who was also of the Liberal Party according to Wilson....	Michael Gilfedder Michael Gilfedder Michael Gilfedder was a New Zealand politician of the Liberal Party.He represented the Southland electorate of Wallace from 1896 to 1902 when he was defeated by John Charles Thomson, who is described by Wilson as also of the Liberal Party....
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Summary of Changes

• A boundary redistribution resulted in the abolition of three seats:
  • Ashley, held by Richard Meredith
  • Suburbs of Wellington, held by Thomas 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...
    
    
  • Waihemo, formerly held by John McKenzie
    John McKenzie (New Zealand)
    Sir John McKenzie KCMG was a New Zealand politician. He served as Minister of Lands and Agriculture in the Liberal Government of John Ballance.-Early life:...
    
    
• At the same time, eight new seats came into being:
  • Chalmers
  • Courtenay
  • Grey Lynn
  • Hurunui
  • Hutt
  • Mount Ida
  • Newtown
  • Oroua