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Incumbents Regal and Vice Regal 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 M ori seats, and male M ori are given the right to vote. The Legislative Council now has 36 seats.[1] Main centre leaders Events - 5 February: Opening of New Zealand's third railway line: 27 km connecting Invercargill and Bluff.[2]
- 20 May: Alexandra is proclaimed a borough.[3]
- 11 September: The New Zealand Advertiser, first published in 1859, produces a final issue and is absorbed into the New Zealand Times. It is revived for six months in 1868.[4]
Undated Arts and literature Music Appointments and awards Major Charles Heaphy is awarded the Victoria Cross. He is the first soldier from any colony to be so decorated. While Henry Jenner is fundraising in England for his new diocese there are increasing concerns over his appointment among the New Zealand clergy and the citizens of Dunedin.[6] Sport Cricket 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.[8] Major race winners - New Zealand Cup winner: Magenta
- New Zealand Derby winner: Scandal
Rowing The Star Boating Club is formed in Wellington.[9](other sources state 1867[8]) Shooting Ballinger Belt: Sergeant Chisholm (Otago) Births Unknown date Deaths See also For world events and topics in 1867 not specifically related to New Zealand see: 1867 References - General
- Romanos, J. (2001) New Zealand Sporting Records and Lists. Auckland: Hodder Moa Beckett. ISBN 1-86958-879-7
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