1877 in New Zealand

1877
in
New Zealand

Decades:
See also:

The following lists events that happened during 1877 in New Zealand.

Incumbents

Regal and viceregal

Government and law

The 6th New Zealand Parliament continues.

Main centre leaders

Events

Sport

Athletics

The Auckland Amateur Athletic Club is formed.

Cricket

  • The Canterbury Cricket Association is formed.
  • An England XI under the leadership of James Lillywhite tours in January and February. None of the fixtures were first class, and all the home sides field teams of between 18 and 22 players. The team went on to Australia to play the first ever Test matches. Itinerary

Horse racing

  • New Zealand Cup winner: Mata
  • New Zealand Derby winner: Trump Card
  • Auckland Cup winner: Lara
  • Wellington Cup winner: Guy Fawkes
see also Category:Horse races in New Zealand.

Rugby union

Shooting

Ballinger Belt: Lieutenant Paynter (Nelson)

Births

Deaths

See also


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