List of events
The following lists events that happened during 1913 in New Zealand.
Incumbents
Regal and viceregal
Government
The 18th New Zealand Parliament continues, with the Reform Party in government.
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Arthur Guinness
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Frederic Lang
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William Massey
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James Allen
Parliamentary opposition
Judiciary
Main centre leaders
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James Parr
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John Luke
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Henry Holland
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John Wilson
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William Downie Stewart
Sport
Chess
- The 26th National Chess Championship was held in Nelson, and was won by J.C. Grierson of Auckland, his second title.[17]
Golf
Men's
- The seventh New Zealand Open championship was won by Ted Douglas.[18]
- The 21st National Amateur Championships were held in Otago [19]
- Matchplay: B.B. Wood (Christchurch) — 2nd title
Women's
- Matchplay: Mrs. G Williams.[20]
- Strokeplay: Mrs G. Williams – 3rd title
Horse racing
Harness racing
Thoroughbred racing
Rugby league
Rugby union
- Auckland defend the Ranfurly Shield against Wellington (6–5) and Poverty Bay (27–3) before losing it to Taranaki (11–14)
Soccer
Provincial league champions:[23]
- Auckland: Everton Auckland
- Canterbury: Sydenham
- Hawke's Bay: Waipukurau
- Otago: Kaitangata FC
- Southland: Rangers
- Wanganui: Eastbrooke
- Wellington: Wellington Thistle
Tennis