1965_Christchurch_mayoral_election

1965 Christchurch mayoral election

1965 Christchurch mayoral election

New Zealand mayoral election

The 1965 Christchurch mayoral election was part of the New Zealand local elections held that same year. In 1965, 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.

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Background

Sitting mayor George Manning was re-elected for a fourth time, defeating his main opponent councillor Peter Skellerup of the Citizens' Association and two other candidates. Labour gained an extra seat on the city council, but lost it after special votes were counted. This left the composition of the council at seven seats to twelve in favour of the Citizens' Association.[1]

Mayoralty results

The following table gives the election results:

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Councillor results

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References

  1. [1]
    "Four Councillors Lose Their Seats". The Press. Vol. CIV, no. 30878. 11 October 1965. p. 3.
  2. [2]
    "Election of Mayor". The Press. Vol. CIV, no. 30885. 19 October 1965. p. 32.
  3. [3]
    "Christchurch City Council". The Press. Vol. CIV, no. 30885. 19 October 1965. p. 32.
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