1871 New Zealand general election

1871 general election

← 1868 (Māori) 14 January – 23 February 1871 1875–76 →
← outgoing members elected members →
All 78 seats in the New Zealand House of Representatives
First party   Leader William Fox Party Independent Leader's seat Rangitikei Last election 78 seats Seats won 78 Seat change
Premier before election William Fox Independent Subsequent Premier William Fox Independent

The 1871 New Zealand general election was held between 14 January and 23 February to elect 78 MPs across 72 electorates to the fifth session of the New Zealand Parliament. 41,527 electors were registered.