1900 in New Zealand 1900 in New Zealand The following lists events that happened during 1900 in New Zealand. The 14th New Zealand Parliament continued. Government was See 1900 in art, 1900 in literature, See: 1900 in music National champions (Men): The first club is formed, in Auckland, but soon goes into recess. (see also 1927) National Champion: W.E. Mason of Wellington. The 8th National Amateur Championships were held in Otago 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,
1985 New Zealand NBL season memorable, with Wellington and Auckland facing off against each other for the third straight year. The game was televised live and most were expecting Auckland to revenge their 1984 defeat after garnering two 20-point wins over Wellington during the regular season. The game was a thriller, having to be sent into overtime after the scores were locked at 100 a piece after four quarters. Saints legend Kenny McFadden went on to hit the winning three-point shot at the buzzer to claim a 114–111 overtime win and back-to-back championships. 1985 New Zealand NBL season The 1985 New Zealand National Basketball League