1858 Pensioner Settlements by-election
The Pensioner Settlements by-election 1858 was a by-election held in the multi-member electorate during the 2nd New Zealand Parliament, on 29 April 1858.
The by-election was caused by the resignation of incumbent MP Joseph Greenwood and was won by Jermyn Symonds. On nomination day Jermyn Symonds and Captain Balneavis were nominated, and after a show of hands in favour of Symonds, Balneavis demanded a poll. John Symonds was subsequently elected the following day.Results
