[1] The series is remembered for West Indian complaints about the standard of umpiring, which led to a number of on-field incidents in the three Test matches.

New Zealand eventually won by one wicket after their number 10 and 11 batsmen scored the winning runs off a leg bye.

Michael Holding had kicked the stumps in frustration after having an appeal turned down in New Zealand's second innings, an action which was assured of worldwide attention when it was captured by a newspaper photographer at the grounds.

At tea on the third day, the West Indies refused to return to the field until the New Zealand umpire Fred Goodall was replaced.

After being convinced by New Zealand captain Geoff Howarth to return to the field, the West Indians resumed play after a 12-minute delay.

Nevertheless, the West Indians began packing their bags after the day's play with the apparent intention of abandoning the Test and series and returning home.

While not reaching the heights of the Second Test, the match was still marred by some controversy when four senior West Indian players indicated that they would be catching flights home at lunch on the final day, substitute fielders taking their places for the remaining sessions.

What was from a spectator's perspective a remarkable series—a closely fought 1-0 victory by lowly New Zealand against the then unofficial cricket world champions—was marred by acrimony and complaints from the teams involved.