Member of Parliament
| Parliament of New Zealand | ||||
| Years | Term | Electorate | Party | |
| 1893–1896 | 12th | Christchurch | Independent | |
| 1896–1899 | 13th | Christchurch | Independent | |
| 1901–1902 | 14th | Christchurch | Independent | |
Smith then stood for parliament. In the 1893 election, he came second in the three-member City of Christchurch electorate, and thus entered the New Zealand House of Representatives. He was re-elected in 1896 (coming second in the electorate), but defeated in 1899. He was returned to parliament again at the 1901 City of Christchurch by-election triggered by the resignation of Charles Lewis. Smith was an Independent MP for his entire parliamentary career.
He was awarded a CBE in 1918.
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