← → The following lists events that happened during 1853 in New Zealand.

The first general election is held marking a major step on the way to self-government.

The estimated population of New Zealand at the end of 1853 is 61,850 Māori and 29,600 non-Māori.

[1] New Zealand's first general election, held on the first of October.

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