Incumbents
Regal and Vice Regal
Government and law
The 10th Parliament continues.
The number of members of the House of Representatives is cut from 95 to 74. The New Zealand Legislative Council has 39 members. [1]
Parliamentary opposition
Leader of the Opposition - John Ballance (Liberal Party). [2]
Main centre leaders
Events
Arts and literature
Music
Appointments and awards
Bishop Harper's resignation as Bishop of Christchurch, and Primate of New Zealand, takes effect in March. He consecrates his successor as Bishop of Christchurch, Churchill Julius, on 1 May.[3][4] Bishop Hadfield becomes Primate of New Zealand.
Sport
The first athletics team to compete overseas travels to Sydney.[5] .
At the National Championships the 3 miles, Pole vault and Shot put are held for the first time.
- 100 yards – Jack Hempton (Southland)
- 250 yards – Jack Hempton (Southland)
- 440 yards – H. Reeves (Canterbury)
- 880 yards – J. Grierson (Canterbury)
- 1 mile – Peter Morrison (South Canterbury)
- 3 miles – Peter Morrison (South Canterbury)
- 120 yards hurdles – Harold Batger (Wellington)
- Long jump – T. Harman (Canterbury)
- High jump – T. McNaught (Otago)
- Pole vault – D. Robertson (Canterbury)
- Shot put – R. Malcolm (Wellington)
Cricket
Golf
Horse racing
- see also Category:Horse racing in New Zealand
Polo
The Savile Cup, the premier polo trophy in New Zealand, is held for the first time. It is presented by and named after the aide-de-camp to the Governor of New Zealand, The Earl of Onslow.
- Savile Cup winners: Christchurch
National Champions (Men)
- Single sculls - T. Sullivan (Wellington)
- Double sculls - Wellington
- Coxless pairs - Wellington
- Coxed fours - Wellington
Provincial club rugby champions include:
- see also Category:Rugby union in New Zealand
Shooting
Ballinger Belt: P. Williams (Wellington Navals)
Swimming
The New Zealand Amateur Swimming Association is formally constituted[6] on 4 January. It is the second national governing body in the world after the A.S.A. of England.[7] A subsequent disagreement between the North and South Island clubs leads to the formation of a rival association in the North Island known as the New Zealand Amateur Swimming Association Registered. The two associations remain apart until uniting on 21 March 1904.
The first national titles are instituted. Each event is held at a separate carnival (this continues until 1905 when a single championships is held for the first time).[8] In the first year there are 2 separate carnivals for 100 yards and thus 2 different champions.
National champions (Men)
- 100 yards freestyle (Hamilton) – H. Bailey (Auckland)
- 100 yards freestyle (Christchurch) – W. Sneddon (Canterbury)
- 440 yards freestyle – H. Bailey (Auckland)
- 880 yards freestyle – A. Duthie (Auckland)
Tennis
National champions
- Men's singles - M. Fenwicke
- Women's singles - E. Gordon
- Men's doubles - M. Fenwicke and J. Jarkine
- Women's doubles - K. Hitchings and E. Gordon
Births
Deaths
See also
For world events and topics in 1890 not specifically related to New Zealand see: 1890
References
- General
- Romanos, J. (2001) New Zealand Sporting Records and Lists. Auckland: Hodder Moa Beckett. ISBN 1-86958-879-7
- Specific
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