Waiariki
Official candidate votes in the 2002 general election. Electorate boundaries are versioned by election; the name alone does not imply identical boundaries across years.
- Valid candidate votes
- 15,116
- Informal candidate votes
- 579
- Candidate vote total
- 15,695
- Majority
- 6,717
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mita Michael Ririnui | Labour | 9,361 | Elected |
| Rihi Vercoe | Mana Maori | 2,644 | Not elected in this electorate |
| Hamuera Walker Mitchell | National | 1,356 | Not elected in this electorate |
| Huikakahu Brian Kawe | United Future | 852 | Not elected in this electorate |
| Sharon Heta | Alliance | 542 | Not elected in this electorate |
| Judith Rosemary Francis | Christian Heritage | 361 | Not elected in this electorate |
Majority is the difference between the two highest candidate vote totals. Candidate votes and party votes are separate ballots. Results are displayed in vote order without any evaluative rating.
| Party | Votes |
|---|---|
| ACT | 87 |
| Alliance | 265 |
| Aotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party | 420 |
| Christian Heritage Party | 199 |
| Green | 1,568 |
| Labour | 8,322 |
| Mana Maori Movement | 947 |
| National | 588 |
| NZ First | 2,599 |
| NMP | 5 |
| OneNZ Party | 11 |
| United Future | 429 |
| Outdoor Recreation NZ | 147 |
| Progressive | 136 |