1977 Christchurch mayoral election
# 1977 Christchurch mayoral election

The 1977 Christchurch mayoral election was part of the New Zealand local elections held that same year. In 1977, election were held for the Mayor of Christchurch plus other local government positions. The polling was conducted using the standard first-past-the-post electoral method.

## Background

Sitting mayor Hamish Hay was re-elected for a second term, defeating Labour Party challenger Alex Clark. Despite retaining the mayoralty the Citizens' Association lost ground on the city council however, resulting in the composition of the council at ten seats to nine in favour of the Labour Party.

## Results

The following table gives the election results:

1977 Christchurch mayoral election :

| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| - | - | - | - | - | - |
| | Citizens' | Hamish Hay | 24,018 | 53.13 | +3.94 |
| | Labour | Alex Clark | 17,218 | 38.08 | |
| | Values | Peter Heal | 3,456 | 7.64 | |
| | Independent | Tubby Hansen | 251 | 0.55 | -0.02 |
| Informal votes | Informal votes | Informal votes | 263 | 0.58 | +0.01 |
| Majority | Majority | Majority | 6,800 | 15.04 | +11.82 |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 45,206 | 44.95 | -16.05 |

## Ward results

Candidates were also elected from wards to the Christchurch City Council.

| Party/ticket | Councillors |
| - | - |
| Labour | 10 |
| Citizens' | 9 |
