1879 Eastern Maori by-election

The 1879 Eastern Maori by-election was a by-election held on 7 July in the Eastern Maori electorate during the 6th New Zealand Parliament.

The by-election was caused by the death on 24 February of the incumbent MP Karaitiana Takamoana.

The by-election was won by Henare Tomoana.

Henare Matua was seen by some as the "Government candidate" and a leader of the "Repudiation" faction.

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