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

10 October 1992
Turnout	105,125
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

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

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

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

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