1983 Christchurch mayoral election
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The 1983 Christchurch mayoral election was part of the New Zealand local elections held that same year. In 1983, 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.
Incumbent Mayor Hamish Hay became the Christchurch Citizens' Association's candidate in March 1983.[1][2] Rex Lester, the deputy mayor, was chosen as the Labour Party's candidate later that same month.[3]