Trams in New Zealand characterised by inflexible routes and expensive infrastructure maintenance. In Wellington there was significant opposition to the closure of the last tramway system in New Zealand, and the final decision to disestablish the remaining lines followed on a public referendum in 1959. All trolleybus systems in New Zealand have now been closed: Christchurch (1956), New Plymouth (1967), Auckland (1980), Dunedin (1982) and Wellington (2017). Auckland City had a private company operating horse-drawn trams from 1884. The Auckland Electric Tram Company's system was officially opened on 17 November 1902, but public service was delayed because three of the motormen, from Sydney, Australia,
1916 New Zealand rugby league season 1916 New Zealand rugby league season The 1916 New Zealand rugby league season was the ninth season of rugby league that had been played in New Zealand. New Zealand played no international matches in 1916. Auckland again held the Northern Union Cup at the end of the season. City won the Auckland Rugby League's competition and the Roope Rooster. Ponsonby United captain Scotty McClymount won the title of favourite player in a public charity vote held to raise funds for the War effort. City's Albert Asher was second and Grafton's Karl Ifwersen finished third. The Wellington Rugby League's competition was