← → The following lists events that happened during 1883 in New Zealand.

The 8th New Zealand Parliament continues.

The New Zealand Cup is so-named, the race having been run under another name since 1865.

[6] The Auckland Rugby Union is formed.

[6] Provincial club rugby champions include: Ballinger Belt: Sergeant Kennedy (Dunedin) Media related to 1883 in New Zealand at Wikimedia Commons