Following their victory in the 1890 election the Liberal Government forms the 11th New Zealand Parliament, taking office on 24 January.

This is the first time a single political party forms a government in New Zealand.

The new Liberal Government restricts future terms of appointment to the Legislative Council to 7 years.

National champion: R.J Barnes of Wellington[7] Dissatisfied with their remoteness from the national association the North Island clubs and those from Nelson form a separate Northern Bowling Association.

National Champions[10] The New Zealand Polo Association is formed from clubs in Auckland, Christchurch, Dunedin, Rangitikei, North Canterbury and Waikari.