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,
1923 New Zealand rugby league season 1923 New Zealand rugby league season The 1923 New Zealand rugby league season was the 16th season of rugby league that had been played in New Zealand. New Zealand played in no international matches during the season. Huatahi Paki played 15 games for the St. George Dragons during the season. South Auckland again held the Northern Union Cup at the end of the season. During the season they had drawn 20-all with Auckland in Hamilton. The West Coast defeated Wellington 12-6 in their first ever win. The City Rovers won the Auckland Rugby League's competition for a third year in