1907 in New Zealand

There are celebrations throughout the country this year as New Zealand changes from colony to independent dominion status by proclamation of Edward VII on 26 September.

In Wellington on 11 December there is a great sensation when the tinder-dry Parliament buildings burn to the ground.

The Royal Proclamation of 10 September also designated members of the House of Representatives as "M.P."

Viner of Perth (overseas players were allowed until 1934)[5] The Collins Challenge Shield is introduced by the National Rifle Association.

Provincial league champions:[9] Media related to 1907 in New Zealand at Wikimedia Commons

The New Zealand Observer (1907) shows Prime Minister Joseph Ward as a pretentious dwarf beneath a massive 'dominion' top hat. The caption reads: The Surprise Packet:
Canada: "Rather large for him, is it not?"
Australia: "Oh his head is swelling rapidly. The hat will soon fit."