List of events
The following lists events that happened during 1877 in New Zealand.
Incumbents
Regal and viceregal
Government and law
The 6th New Zealand Parliament continues.
Main centre leaders
Sport
The Auckland Amateur Athletic Club is formed.[1]
Cricket
- The Canterbury Cricket Association is formed.[2]
- An England XI under the leadership of James Lillywhite tours in January and February. None of the fixtures were first class, and all the home sides field teams of between 18 and 22 players. The team went on to Australia to play the first ever Test matches. Itinerary
Horse racing
- New Zealand Cup winner: Mata
- New Zealand Derby winner: Trump Card
- Auckland Cup winner: Lara
- Wellington Cup winner: Guy Fawkes
- see also Category:Horse races in New Zealand.
Rugby union
Shooting
Ballinger Belt: Lieutenant Paynter (Nelson)