[3] At the National Championships the 3 miles, Pole vault and Shot put are held for the first time.

[6] The Savile Cup, the premier polo trophy in New Zealand, is held for the first time.

It is presented by and named after the aide-de-camp to the Governor of New Zealand, The Earl of Onslow.

Provincial club rugby champions include: Ballinger Belt – P. Williams (Wellington Navals) The New Zealand Amateur Swimming Association is formally constituted[7] on 4 January.

[8] A subsequent disagreement between the North and South Island clubs leads to the formation of a rival association in the North Island known as the New Zealand Amateur Swimming Association Registered.