Date set for Ikaroa-Rawhiti by-election
Prime Minister John Key has announced the date for a by-election in Ikaroa-Rawhiti will be Saturday 29 June 2013.
The by-election follows the death of MP Parekura Horomia.
"I have been advised that, since the vacancy arising from Mr Horomia’s death has now been gazetted, it is appropriate to set a date for the by-election," says Mr Key.
"The by-election Writ day will be Wednesday 29 May. Candidate nominations must be received by midday on Wednesday 5 June and the last day for the return of the Writ will be Thursday 18 July."
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