Suburbs of Auckland, who beat Christchurch Technical 2–0 in the final. 1968 was the first year in which all three regional leagues operated, with the formation of the Southern League. Northern League premier division (Thompson Shield) won by Mt Wellington. Central League won by Western Suburbs FC Southern League First Division won by Christchurch City AFC Chess The 75th National Chess Championship was held in Dunedin, and was won by B.R. Anderson of Christchurch. Cricket Indian cricket team in New Zealand in 1967–68. The first Test was India's first win away from home, and the second Test was New Zealand's first victory over India. Horse racing Harness racing New Zealand Trotting Cup: Humphrey Auckland Trotting Cup: Cardinal Garrison Motorsport The 1968 Tasman Series was won by Jim Clark The 15th 1968 New Zealand Grand Prix was won by Chris Amon Olympic Games Summer Olympics New Zealand sends a team of 52 competitors. Winter Olympics New Zealand competes at the Winter Olympics for only the third time, with a team of six athletes. Paralympic Games Summer Paralympics New Zealand sends a team to the Paralympics for the first time. Rugby league New Zealand competed in the 1968 Rugby League World Cup, losing all its 3 games to finish in last place. Rugby union The national team of France toured New Zealand, losing all three tests and one of their nine provincial matches. Births 26 January: Chris Pringle, cricketer. January: Emma Paki, singer/songwriter. 29 February: Gareth Farr, composer and percussionist. 20 March: Lawrence Makoare, actor. 29 March: Lucy Lawless, actress and singer. 16 April (in England): Roger Twose, cricketer. 10 May: Craig Russ, field hockey player. 14 May (in Canada): Richard Tapper, swimmer. 25 May: Kevin Iro, rugby league player. 26 June: Scott Anderson, field hockey goalkeeper . 8 July: Shane Howarth, rugby player. 27 July: Cliff Curtis, actor. 31 July: Jenny Duck, field hockey player . 4 November: Lee Germon, cricketer. 21 August: Robbie Johnston, long-distance runner. 27 August: Matthew Ridge, rugby league player, rugby union player and television presenter. 24 October (in Papua New Guinea): Ross Anderson, swimmer. 18 November: Logan Edwards, rugby league player. 3 December: Toni Jeffs, swimmer. 15 December: Kirsa Jensen, missing person. 25 December: Jason Mackie, rugby league player. Greg Johnson, musician. Paul Moon, historian and biographer. Michael Parekowhai, sculptor. :Category:1968 births Deaths 4 June: Walter Nash, 27th Prime Minister of New Zealand. 19 September: Barrett