1867 City of Auckland West by-election
New Zealand by-election
The 1867 City of Auckland West by-election was a by-election held on 25 April 1867 in the City of Auckland West electorate during the 4th New Zealand Parliament. It was then a two-member electorate.
The by-election was caused by the resignation of the incumbent, James Williamson.
Patrick Dignan was nominated, and as there were no other nominations he was declared elected unopposed.
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