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The Rangitikei by-election of 1978 was a by-election in the New Zealand electorate of Rangitikei a predominantly rural district in the middle of New Zealand’s North Island. The by-election occurred on 18 February 1978 and was precipitated by the death of sitting National Party MP (and Speaker of the House) Sir Roy Jack in December 1977.The by-election was contested by all major parties. It was won by Bruce Beetham the Social Credit Party candidate with a majority of 1335.