Template:1945 Western Maori by-election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour | Matiu Ratana | 4,697 | 53.63 | ||
| National | Pei Te Hurinui Jones | 2,908 | 33.20 | ||
| Independent | Winiata Piahana | 452 | 5.16 | ||
| Independent | Takumaru Roetana Tupaea | 371 | 4.24 | ||
| Independent | Rehe Parene Rewi Maniapoto Amohanga | 111 | 1.27 | ||
| Independent | Pepiriri Reweti | 108 | 1.23 | ||
| Independent Labour | Kaponga Erueti | 93 | 1.06 | ||
| Independent | Reha Kau Hou | 41 | 0.47 | ||
| Majority | 1,789 | 19.16 | |||
| Informal votes | 554 | ||||
| Turnout | 9,335 | ||||
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