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List of events From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The following lists events that happened during 1855 in New Zealand.
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The estimated population of New Zealand at the end of 1855 is 59,500 Māori and 37,192 non-Māori.[1]
The 1st Parliament is dissolved on 15 September in preparation for the 1855 general election. The election starts on 26 October and concludes on 28 December. The 2nd Parliament is not formed until 15 April 1856.
There is neither an official Prime minister/Premier/Colonial Secretary or Finance Minister/Colonial Secretary in the government at this point in time. (see 1st New Zealand Parliament)
The Canterbury Jockey Club holds its first meeting, at Riccarton Racecourse, including the Canterbury Cup (which is run in heats).[6]
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