Claim: In the 1959 Wellington local election for councillors, Harry Nankervis of the Citizens' party received 18,420 votes, besting the Labour party's Frank Kitts.
Evidence: The 1959 Wellington City mayoral election was part of the New Zealand local elections held that same year. In 1959, elections were held for the Mayor of Wellington plus other local government positions including fifteen city councillors. Citizens' 18,908 Citizens' Harry Nankervis 18,420 Labour Frank Kitts 18,560 William Arcus