Porirua (New Zealand electorate)

Porirua was a New Zealand Parliamentary electorate in the North Island. It existed during two periods; from 1860 to 1870, and then from 1963 to 1996.

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Population centres

This electorate is based on Porirua City, north of Wellington.

History

The electorate was first created in 1860 for the term of the 3rd New Zealand Parliament. It existed until the end of the 4th Parliament in 1870. Alfred Brandon was the representative during that period.[1]

The electorate was recreated in 1963 for the 34th Parliament. In 1996 with MMP, the electorate was replaced by the new Mana electorate. The holder of Porirua, Graham Kelly chose to become a list MP.[2]

Election results

1860 to 1870

From 1860 to 1870, the electorate was held by one MP.

Election Winner
1860 election Alfred Brandon (Independent)
1866 election

1963 to 1996

From 1963 to 1996, the electorate was held by three Labour Party representatives.

Election Winner
1963 election Henry May (Labour)
1966 election
1969 election Gerard Wall (Labour)
1972 election
1975 election
1978 election
1981 election
1984 election
1987 election
1987 election Graham Kelly (Labour)
1993 election

References

  1. ^ Scholefield, Guy Hardy (1950) [First ed. published 1913]. New Zealand parliamentary record, 1840-1949. Wellington: Govt. Printer. p. 163. 
  2. ^ Wilson, James Oakley (1985) [First ed. published 1913]. New Zealand parliamentary record, 1840-1984 (4 ed.). Wellington: V.R. Ward, Govt. Printer. OCLC 154283103.