Yaldhurst (New Zealand electorate)

Yaldhurst is a former New Zealand parliamentary electorate, near the city of Christchurch.

The electorate was to the southwest of Christchurch, and was suburban and semi-rural.

History

The electorate existed from 1978 to the introduction of MMP in 1996 and was represented by two Labour MPs.[1]

Members of Parliament

Key

 Labour    United NZ  

Election Winner
1978 election Mick Connelly
1981 election
1984 election Margaret Austin
1987 election
1990 election
1993 election

References

  1. Wilson, James Oakley (1985) [First published in 1913]. New Zealand Parliamentary Record, 1840–1984 (4th ed.). Wellington: V.R. Ward, Govt. Printer. OCLC 154283103.