1962 Buller by-election
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The Buller by-election 1962 was a by-election held in the Buller electorate in the West Coast during the term of the 33rd New Zealand Parliament, on 7 July 1962.
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The by-election was caused by the death of incumbent MP Jerry Skinner of the Labour Party (and a likely future leader) on 26 April 1962.[1] The by-election was won by Bill Rowling, also of the Labour Party (and a future leader).[2] The Social Credit candidate P. H. Matthews was also the leader of the party.