1842 in New Zealand
Population
The estimated population of New Zealand at the end of 1842 is 76,900 Māori and 10,992 non-Māori (a 120% increase in 1 year).[1]
Incumbents
Regal and Vice Regal
Government and law
Main centre leaders
Events
- 1 January: The Government begins publication of a monthly magazine in Māori, Te Karere o Nui Tireni (The Messenger of New Zealand). It publishes until 1846, and is revived as The Maori Messenger and Te Manuhiri Tuarangi between 1849 and 1863.[2][3]
- 1 February: The first settlers arrive in Nelson aboard the Fifeshire.
- 24 February: The Bay of Islands Observer begins publishing. The newspaper publishes its last issue on 27 October 1842.[4]
- 12 March: The Nelson Examiner and New Zealand Chronicle is first published. It continues until 1874.[5]
- 6 April: The New Zealand Herald and Auckland Gazette, which was founded in 1841, ceases publication.[6][7]
- April: The Auckland Standard begins publication. It folds on 28 August, after four months.[6]
- May : Wellington becomes a Borough.
- 2 August: The New Zealand Colonist and Port Nicholson Advertiser begins publishing. It lasts for one year.[4]
- 29 August: The Auckland Times begins publication. It runs until 1846.[7]
Undated
Arts and literature
Appointments and awards
Sport
Cricket
The first recorded game in Wellington is played in December.[9]
Horse racing
- 20 October — Races are held on the beach at Petone.[10]
Births
Unknown date
See also
For world events and topics in 1842 not specifically related to New Zealand see: 1842
References
External links
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