The 1872 Heathcote by-election was a by-election for the electorate of Heathcote during the

5th New Zealand Parliament The fifth New Zealand Parliament was a term of the New Zealand Parliament. Elections for this term were held in 68 European electorates between 14 January and 23 February 1871. Elections in the four Māori electorates were held on 1 and 15 Janu ...

, and resulted when the previous incumbent John Hall resigned. Hall resigned on 19 July 1872 as he was appointed to the Legislative Council. On 22 July,

John Cracroft Wilson Sir John Cracroft Wilson (21 May 1808 – 2 March 1881), also known as Nabob Wilson, was a British-educated civil servant in India, farmer and politician in New Zealand. Early life John Cracroft Wilson was born in Onamore, India, the son of Al ...

advertised his candidacy for the position. The nomination meeting was held at the Road Board office in Ferry Road. There was no vote as Wilson was the only candidate, and he was declared elected when the writs closed for candidates on 30 July. Wilson had previously been in Parliament for the seat of Coleridge, but had retired in 1870 due to an "unfortunate accident".

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