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1886 in New Zealand

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1886 in New Zealand
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The 9th New Zealand Parliament continues.

The first recorded game of Women's cricket in New Zealand takes place in the Nelson district.

The New Zealand Bowling Association is formed with twelve clubs. Only two clubs (from New Plymouth and Auckland) are from the North Island which will eventually lead to the events of 1891. A national championships is held but the winners are not recorded.

The Wairarapa and Manawatu unions are formed.

Provincial club rugby champions include:

Ballinger Belt — Sergeant Remington (Wanganui)

A national tennis association is convened in Hastings . The first National Championships take place later in the 1886–87 season. (see 1887)


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