The following lists events that happened during 1866 in New Zealand.
Incumbents
Regal and viceregal
Government and law
The 1866 election is held between 12 February and 6 April. After the election the 4th Parliament commences.
Main centre leaders
Events
- The Canterbury Standard ceases publication. The Christchurch newspaper started in 1854.
- 5 March: The Nelson Evening Mail publishes its first issue. The Mail was the first daily newspaper published in Nelson. It changed its name to The Nelson Mail in 1993, and continues to publish .
- 18 March: The Greymouth Evening Star publishes its first issue. The newspaper continues to publish .
- 21 April: The Marlborough Express publishes its first issue. It became daily in 1880, and continues to publish .
- May: The New Zealander stops publishing after its office burns down. The Auckland-based newspaper started publishing in 1845.
- 26 August: The Cook Strait telegraph cable between Whites Bay, Marlborough and Lyall Bay, Wellington is inaugurated for inter-island telegrams.
- 22 September: The Ross Guardian starts publication. The newspaper continued until 1879.
- 12 October: The Battle of Omaranui takes place near Napier.
Sport
Horse racing
Major race winners
- New Zealand Cup winner: Naurmahal
- New Zealand Derby winner: Nebula
Rowing
The Union Rowing Club of Christchurch is formed.
Star Boating Club is established, the oldest sporting club in Wellington.
Shooting
Ballinger Belt: Sergeant Christie (Otago)
Births
Deaths
See also
References
General
- Romanos, J. (2001) New Zealand Sporting Records and Lists. Auckland: Hodder Moa Beckett.
Specific
External links