The following lists events that happened during 1876 in New Zealand.

1876
in
New Zealand

Decades:
See also:

Incumbents

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Regal and viceregal

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Government and law

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The 1875 general election, which started on 29 December, concludes on 4 January. The 6th New Zealand Parliament commences.

Premier Atkinson abolishes the New Zealand provincial system on 1 November.[1]

Main centre leaders

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Events

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Sport

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Cricket

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The Otago Cricket Association is formed.[4]

Horse racing

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Major race winners

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  • New Zealand Cup – Guy Fawkes
  • New Zealand Derby – Songster
  • Auckland Cup – Ariel
  • Wellington Cup – Korari

Lawn bowls

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The first interclub competition in the country is held between the Dunedin and Fernhill clubs.[4]

Rugby union

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Shooting

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Ballinger Belt – Private J. Willocks (Clutha)[6]

Births

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Deaths

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See also

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References

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General
  • Romanos, J. (2001) New Zealand Sporting Records and Lists. Auckland: Hodder Moa Beckett. ISBN 1-86958-879-7
Specific
  1. ^ New Zealand Parliament - Parliament timeline
  2. ^ "Completion of the cable". Nelson Evening Mail. 19 February 1876. p. 2. Retrieved 17 April 2009.
  3. ^ "Daily Southern Cross". National Library of New Zealand. Retrieved 18 June 2008.
  4. ^ a b Todd, S. (1976) Sporting Records of New Zealand. Auckland: Moa Publications. ISBN 0-908570-00-7
  5. ^ a b McLintock, A. H., ed. (1966). "RUGBY UNION FOOTBALL". An Encyclopaedia of New Zealand. Te Ara – The Encyclopedia of New Zealand. Archived from the original on 8 January 2009. Retrieved 13 February 2009.
  6. ^ "New Zealand champion shot / Ballinger Belt winners". National Rifle Association of New Zealand. Archived from the original on 25 January 2015. Retrieved 18 April 2014.
  7. ^ All Blacks profile of Ernie Booth
  8. ^ Taonga, New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage Te Manatu. "Low, Caroline Sarah". teara.govt.nz. Retrieved 24 July 2017.
  9. ^ "NZ Edge - Harold Williams". Archived from the original on 23 January 2010. Retrieved 12 February 2009.
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