1992 Christchurch mayoral election

The 1992 Christchurch mayoral election was part of the New Zealand local elections held that same year. In 1992, 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.

1992 Christchurch mayoral election

← 1989 10 October 1992 1995 →
Turnout105,125
 
Candidate Vicki Buck Ken Ellis James Daniels
Party Independent Independent Independent
Popular vote 88,629 5,436 4,856
Percentage 84.30 5.17 4.61

Mayor before election

Vicki Buck

Elected mayor

Vicki Buck

Background

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Mayor Vicki Buck was decisively re-elected for a second term after facing no serious contenders. She was opposed by mainly minor party candidates, her two closest polling opponents were Ken Ellis and James Daniels the hosts of the morning show on local radio station More FM.[1]

Results

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The following table gives the election results:

1992 Christchurch mayoral election[2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Independent Vicki Buck 88,629 84.30 +32.34
Independent Ken Ellis 5,436 5.17
Independent James Daniels 4,856 4.61
McGillicuddy Serious Tony Greer 1,136 1.08
Economic Euthenics Tubby Hansen 920 0.87 +0.54
Communist League Mary Joan Shields 800 0.76
Informal votes 3,348 3.18 +2.41
Majority 83,193 79.13 +52.45
Turnout 105,125

Ward results

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Candidates were also elected from wards to the Christchurch City Council.[2]

Party/ticket Councillors
Citizens Action 13
Labour 8
Alliance 1
Independent 2

References

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  1. ^ Rentoul, Michael (12 October 1992). "Wounded Citizens retain their grip". The Press. p. 1.
  2. ^ a b "Christchurch City Council". The Press. 12 October 1992. p. 4.