[1] In the 1896 electoral redistribution, rapid population growth in the North Island required the transfer of three seats from the South Island to the north.

Four electorates that previously existed were re-established (Geraldine, Manawatu, Motueka, and Taranaki), and three electorates were established for the first time (Ohinemuri, Hawera, and Pahiatua).

[3] 337,024 voters were enrolled and the official turnout at the election was 76.1%.

[4] The Liberal Government of New Zealand had taken office on 24 January 1891.

[7] The table below shows the results of the 1896 general election: Key Liberal Conservative Independent Liberal Liberal–Labour Independent Table footnotes: There were a number of changes during the term of the 13th Parliament.