1995 Christchurch mayoral election

The 1995 Christchurch mayoral election was part of the New Zealand local elections held that same year. In 1995, 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.

1995 Christchurch mayoral election

14 October 1995
Turnout	106,491
Candidate Vicki Buck David Ball Party Independent Independent Popular vote 96,756 4,090 Percentage 90.85 3.84
Mayor before election Vicki Buck Elected Mayor Vicki Buck

Background

Mayor Vicki Buck was re-elected for a third term with a huge majority following the absence of a serious challenger. She was again opposed only by minor party candidates.[1]

Results

The following table gives the election results:

1995 Christchurch mayoral election[2]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±
	Independent	Vicki Buck	96,756	90.85	+6.55
	Independent	David Ball	4,090	3.84
	McGillicuddy Serious	Barry Bryant	1,301	1.22
	Independent	Paul Telfer	1,116	1.04
	Communist League	Ruth Gray	670	0.62
	Economic Euthenics	Tubby Hansen	513	0.48	-0.39
Informal votes			2,055	1.92	-1.26
Majority			92,666	87.01	+7.88
Turnout			106,491

Ward results

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

	Party/ticket	Councillors
	Christchurch 2021	9
	Citizens Action	9
	Alliance	1
	Independent	5

References

1. Jackson, Greg (16 October 1995). "Buck boosts majority to 92,600". The Press. p. 1.
2. "Christchurch City Council". The Press. 16 October 1995. p. 6.