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1871 in New Zealand

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1871 in New Zealand
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The following lists events that happened during 1871 in New Zealand.

The 1871 election takes place between 14 January and 1 February. The 5th New Zealand Parliament commences.

1 February — Māori elections are held for the first time in conjunction with a general election, although the first Māori MPs had been elected in 1868.

The first amateur club is formed, in South Canterbury. Professional athletics is already well established.

Ballinger Belt: Captain Wales (Otago)


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