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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)