The number of seats in the House of Representatives is increased to 74 with the creation of four Māori seats, and male Māori are given the right to vote. The Legislative Council now has 36 seats.[1]
3 June: The Evening Herald is founded in
Wanganui.[4] Around the turn of the 20th century, it changed its name to The Wanganui Herald, and continued to publish until 1986.[5]
11 September: The New Zealand Advertiser, first published in 1859, produces a final issue and is absorbed into the New Zealand Times. It is revived for six months in 1868.[6]
While
Henry Jenner is fundraising in England for his new
diocese there are increasing concerns over his appointment among the New Zealand clergy and the citizens of Dunedin.[8]
Sport
Horse racing
A Wellington Cup is held in
Wellington. This is no relation to the annual race held from 1874. Racing had only recently been moved from the beaches to Hutt Park in
Lower Hutt and Burnham Water in
Miramar.[9]
Major race winners
New Zealand Cup winner: Magenta
New Zealand Derby winner: Scandal
Rowing
The Star Boating Club is formed in
Wellington.[10](other sources state 1867[9])