1900 in New Zealand

The following lists events that happened during 1900 in New Zealand.
Incumbents.
Government and law.
The 14th New Zealand Parliament continued. Government was
Arts and literature.
See 1900 in art, 1900 in literature, 
Music.
See: 1900 in music
Sport.
Athletics.
National champions (Men):
Badminton.
The first club is formed, in Auckland, but soon goes into recess. (see also 1927)
Chess.
National Champion: W.E. Mason of Wellington.
Golf.
The 8th National Amateur Championships were held in Otago
Rugby union.
Provincial club rugby champions include: City (Auckland); Westport (Buller); Christchurch (Canterbury); Pirates (Hawke's Bay); Levin (Horowhenua); Awarua (Marlborough); Alhambra (Otago); Gisborne (Poverty Bay); Hawera (Taranaki); Kaierau (Wanganui); Melrose (Wellington); winners of Bush, Nelson, and Wairarapa club competitions unknown.
Soccer.
Provincial league champions:
Swimming.
National champions (men):
Tennis.
New Zealand championships:
References: Romanos, J. (2001) "New Zealand Sporting Records and Lists." Auckland: Hodder Moa Beckett.
See also.
"For world events and topics in 1900 not specifically related to New Zealand see": 1900