| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country Party | Harold Rushworth | 4,385 | 52.86 | +5.03 | |
| Reform | Allen Bell | 3,911 | 47.14 | -0.66 | |
| Majority | 474 | 5.71 | +5.69 | ||
| Informal votes | 35 | 0.42 | -0.31 | ||
| Turnout | 8,331 | 89.49 | +3.06 | ||
| Country Party gain from Reform | Swing | ||||
| Registered electors | 9,309 | ||||
References
- ^ "Bay of Islands Seat – Final Figures Announced". The Evening Post. Vol. CVII, no. 91. 20 April 1929. p. 10. Retrieved 21 August 2011.