Kaikoura
Official candidate votes in the 2002 general election. Electorate boundaries are versioned by election; the name alone does not imply identical boundaries across years.
- Valid candidate votes
- 31,841
- Informal candidate votes
- 303
- Candidate vote total
- 32,144
- Majority
- 3,069
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lynda Marie Scott | National | 15,165 | Elected |
| Brendon Burns | Labour | 12,096 | Not elected in this electorate |
| Ian Ewen-Street | Green | 2,313 | Not elected in this electorate |
| Julee Smith-Mischeski | United Future | 644 | Not elected in this electorate |
| John Moore | Christian Heritage | 639 | Not elected in this electorate |
| Thomas Edward (Ted) Howard | ACT | 458 | Not elected in this electorate |
| Philippa Ruth Main | Progressive | 365 | Not elected in this electorate |
| Desmond Joseph Bell | Independent | 161 | Not elected in this electorate |
Majority is the difference between the two highest candidate vote totals. Candidate votes and party votes are separate ballots. Results are displayed in vote order without any evaluative rating.
| Party | Votes |
|---|---|
| ACT | 1,873 |
| Alliance | 197 |
| Aotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party | 125 |
| Christian Heritage Party | 508 |
| Green | 2,220 |
| Labour | 12,636 |
| Mana Maori Movement | 4 |
| National | 8,536 |
| NZ First | 2,825 |
| NMP | 3 |
| OneNZ Party | 17 |
| United Future | 1,859 |
| Outdoor Recreation NZ | 821 |
| Progressive | 570 |