The seat of Southern Maori became vacant following the death of the sitting member Taare Parata on 8 January.
The by-election was won by Hopere Uru.
Uru was Independent, but supported the Reform Party.
Henare Parata was described as the (National) Government nominee, and was a brother of the previous MP Taare Parata.
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