Changes During Term
There were few changes during the term of the 1st Parliament, with only three by-elections being held. There were six resignations and one death during 1855, and those seats remained vacant for the remainder of the term.
| By-election | Electorate | Date | Incumbent | Reason | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1854 | Nelson | 19 June | William Travers | Resignation | Samuel Stephens |
| 1854 | Waimea | 21 June | William Cautley | Resignation | William Travers |
| 1854 | City of Auckland | 4 August | Thomas Bartley | Resignation | William Brown |
- Christchurch Country
Stuart-Wortley resigned on 18 July 1855. His seat remained vacant.
- City of Auckland
Bartley resigned on 11 July 1854. He was replaced by William Brown, who was elected on 4 August 1854.
- City of Wellington
Kelham resigned on 3 August 1855. His seat remained vacant.
- Dunedin Country
Cutten resigned on 23 July 1855. His seat remained vacant.
- Hutt
Ludlam resigned on 9 July 1855. His seat remained vacant.
- Town of Nelson & Waimea
Cautley, MP for Waimea, and Travers, MP for Town of Nelson, both resigned on 26 May 1854. Travers subsequently contested the Waimea seat that Cautley had vacated, being elected on 21 June. Travers' own Nelson seat was won by Samuel Stephens on 19 June. Stephens died on 26 June 1855. His seat remained vacant.
- Wairau
Weld resigned on 13 June 1855. His seat remained vacant.
- Wanganui and Rangitikei
Featherston resigned on 9 August 1855. His seat remained vacant.
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