1902 in New Zealand
The following lists events that happened during 1902 in New Zealand.Incumbents
Regal and viceregal
The Liberal Party was re-elected and formed the 15th New Zealand Parliament.
The number of members of the House of Representatives is increased from 74 to 80.Parliamentary opposition
– no recognised leader in 1902.Main centre leaders
January
February
March
April
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Arts and literature
See 1902 in art, 1902 in literature, :Category:1902 booksMusic
See: 1902 in musicSport
Boxing
The New Zealand Boxing Association is formed to control and promote amateur boxing. The first national championships are held, in four weight divisions, in Christchurch.National amateur champions
- Heavyweight – J. Fitzsimmons
- Middleweight – F. Nash
- Lightweight – P. Oliver
- Featherweight – A. Jones
Chess
National Champion: R.J. Barnes of Wellington.Golf
The 10th National Amateur Championships were held in Christchurch
- Men: S.H. Gollan
- Women: Mrs ? Bidwell
Horse racing
Harness racing
- Auckland Trotting Cup: Van Dieman
Rugby
- The NZRFU decides upon a challenge format for the Ranfurly Cup competition. When the trophy arrives from Britain it turns out to in fact be a shield.
- 13 September – The Ranfurly Shield is first awarded to Auckland in recognition of their unbeaten record for the season.
Soccer
Provincial league champions:
- Auckland: North Shore
- Otago: Roslyn Dunedin
- Wellington: Wellington St. John's
Births
- 8 May: Curly Page, cricketer.
- 13 June: Gordon Minhinnick, cartoonist.
- 16 June: Clarence Beeby, educationalist.
- 3 July: Jack Newman, cricketer.
- 23 July: Arthur Lindo Patterson, physicist.
- 8 September: Bryan Todd, businessman.
- Frederick Hackett, politician.
- : Louise Henderson, painter.
- Trevor Henry, supreme court judge.
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