Incumbents
Regal and Vice Regal
Government and law
Following their victory in the 1890 election the First Liberal Government forms the 11th Parliament, taking office on 24 January. This is the first time a single political party forms a government in New Zealand.
The new Liberal Government restricts future terms of appointment to the Legislative Council to 7 years. Previous appointments have been for life.
Parliamentary opposition
Leader of the Opposition - John Ballance (Liberal Party) until 23 June, then John Bryce (Independent) until 31 August, then William Rolleston (Independent). [1]
Main centre leaders
Events
- 17 March - The S.S. Alice is the first mechanically powered vessel to pass through Ohau Channel and the first to operate on Lake Rotoiti. Among the passengers are Governor Onslow and Lady Onslow.[2] (see also 1889)
Arts and literature
Music
Appointments and awards
See: New Zealand Order of Merit , Order of New Zealand
Sport
Athletics
- 12 August Godfrey Shaw sets the first (unofficial) world record by a New Zealander. He runs 57.2 seconds for 440 yards hurdles at the Isle of Man.[3][4]
The 440 yards hurdles is held for the first time.
- 100 yards – J. King (Wellington) Race won by W. Macpherson (Australia)
- 250 yards – J. King (Wellington) Race won by W. Macpherson (Australia)
- 440 yards – J. Hutchison (Auckland) Race won by W. Macpherson (Australia)
- 880 yards – Derisley Wood (Canterbury)
- 1 mile – Derisley Wood (Canterbury)
- 3 miles – Derisley Wood (Canterbury)
- 120 yards hurdles – Harold Batger (Wellington)
- 440 yards hurdles – Harold Batger (Wellington)
- Long jump – T. Upfill (Auckland)
- High jump – tie J. Hume (Wellington) and E. Laurie (Auckland)
- Pole vault – T. Upfill (Auckland)
- Shot put – Timothy O’Connor (Auckland)
Boxing
Cricket
Golf
Horse racing
- see also Category:New Zealand horse races.
Polo
The New Zealand Polo Association is formed from clubs in Auckland, Christchurch, Dunedin, Rangitikei, North Canterbury and Waikari.[4]
- Savile Cup winners - Christchurch
Rowing
National Champions (Men)
- Coxed fours - Wellington
- Coxless pairs - Wellington
- Double sculls - Star
- Single sculls - W. Bridson (Wellington)
Rugby Union
Provincial club rugby champions include:
- see also Category:Rugby union in New Zealand
Shooting
Ballinger Belt - Private C. Kruse (Wanganui Rifles)
Swimming
National champions (Men)
- 100 yards frestyle – H. Bailey (Auckland)
- 440 yards frestyle – H. Bailey (Auckland)
- 880 yards frestyle – H. Nicholson (Auckland)
Tennis
National championships
- Men's singles - J. Marshall
- Women's singles - J. Rees
- Men's doubles - R. Harman/F. Wilding
- Women's doubles - K. Hitchings/E. Gordon
References
- ^ "Elections NZ - Leaders of the Opposition". Retrieved on 2008-04-06.
- ^ Woodenboatparade: S.S. Alice
- ^ Heidenstrom, P. (1992) Athletes of the Century. Wellington: GP Publications
- ^ a b Todd, S. (1976) Sporting Records of New Zealand. Auckland: Moa Publications
- ^ Today in History | NZHistory
- Romanos, J. (2001) New Zealand Sporting Records and Lists. Auckland: Hodder Moa Beckett.
Births
Deaths
See also
For world events and topics in 1891 not specifically related to New Zealand see: 1891
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