1867 in New Zealand

'1867 in New Zealand':
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Incumbents

Regal and viceregal

Government and law

The 4th Parliament continues.

The number of seats in the House of Representatives is increased to 74 with the creation of four Māori seats, and male Māori are given the right to vote. The Legislative Council now has 36 seats.[1]

Main centre leaders

Events

Undated

Sport

Horse racing

A Wellington Cup is held in Wellington. This is no relation to the annual race held from 1874. Racing had only recently been moved from the beaches to Hutt Park in Lower Hutt and Burnham Water in Miramar.[7]

Major race winners

Rowing

The Star Boating Club is formed in Wellington.[8](other sources state 1867[7])

Shooting

Ballinger Belt: Sergeant Chisholm (Otago)

Births

Unknown date

See also

References

General
Specific

External links

Media related to 1867 in New Zealand at Wikimedia Commons