Annette Sykes has conceded she has lost the Waiariki seat, talking to the Rotorua Daily Post she said they had put up a good fight, but the numbers were obvious.
She was supported by more than 100 people at Apumoana Marae in Lynmore.
"I knew as soon as I saw the numbers at 8pm," she said.
"It's obvious to me the left has split the Waiariki vote and has let Te Ururoa come right through, but we fought a fair fight."