John O'Meara Liberal Bill Hawkins Independent Liberal The Pahiatua by-election was a by-election in the New Zealand electorate of Pahiatua, a rural seat at the south-east of the North Island.
The election was won by Bill Hawkins who stood as an independent Liberal.
The by-election was held on 28 July 1904, and was precipitated by the death of sitting Liberal member of parliament John O'Meara on 3 July 1904.
[1] Former Wairau MP Lindsay Buick was selected by the government as the official Liberal candidate.
[2] Frank C. Perry announced himself as a candidate, but later withdrew his candidature.