New Zealand mayoral election
1977 Christchurch mayoral election![](//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/3e/Flag_of_New_Zealand.svg/50px-Flag_of_New_Zealand.svg.png)
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← 1974 | 8 October 1977 | 1980 → |
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Turnout | 45,206 (44.95%) |
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| | | Candidate | Hamish Hay | Alex Clark | Party | Citizens' | Labour | Popular vote | 24,018 | 17,218 | Percentage | 53.13 | 38.08 | |
Mayor before election Hamish Hay | Elected Mayor Hamish Hay | |
The 1977 Christchurch mayoral election was part of the New Zealand local elections held that same year. In 1977, election were held for the Mayor of Christchurch plus other local government positions. The polling was conducted using the standard first-past-the-post electoral method.
Background
Sitting mayor Hamish Hay was re-elected for a second term, defeating Labour Party challenger Alex Clark. Despite retaining the mayoralty the Citizens' Association lost ground on the city council however, resulting in the composition of the council at ten seats to nine in favour of the Labour Party.[1]
Results
The following table gives the election results:
1977 Christchurch mayoral election[2] Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Citizens' | Hamish Hay | 24,018 | 53.13 | +3.94 |
| Labour | Alex Clark | 17,218 | 38.08 | |
| Values | Peter Heal | 3,456 | 7.64 | |
| Independent | Tubby Hansen | 251 | 0.55 | -0.02 |
Informal votes | 263 | 0.58 | +0.01 |
Majority | 6,800 | 15.04 | +11.82 |
Turnout | 45,206 | 44.95 | -16.05 |
Ward results
Candidates were also elected from wards to the Christchurch City Council.[1]
| Party/ticket | Councillors |
| Labour | 10 |
| Citizens' | 9 |
References
- ^ a b "Council Results". The Press. 10 October 1977. p. 2.
- ^ "Mayoralty voting". The Press. 10 October 1977. p. 1.
Christchurch City Council
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- Our City (1887–1924)
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- Tuam Street civic offices (1980–2010)
- Hereford Street civic offices (2010–present)
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