The following lists events that happened during 1930 in New Zealand. Population Estimated population as of 31 December: 1,506,800 Increase since previous 31 December 1929: 20,700 (1.39%) Males per 100 females: 103.9 Incumbents Regal and viceregal Head of state – George V Governor-General – General Sir Charles Fergusson Bt GCMG KCB DSO MVO succeeded the same year by The Lord Bledisloe GCMG KBE PC Government The 23rd New Zealand Parliament continued with the United Party in power. Speaker of the House – Charles Statham (Independent) Prime Minister – Sir Joseph Ward (United) until 28 May, then George Forbes (United) Minister of Finance – Joseph Ward (United) until 28 May, then George Forbes (United) Minister of Foreign Affairs – Joseph Ward (United) until 28 May, then George Forbes (United). Attorney-General – Thomas Sidey (United) until 22 September, then William Downie Stewart Chief Justice — Sir Michael Myers Parliamentary opposition Leader of the Opposition – Gordon Coates (Reform). Main centre leaders Mayor of Auckland – George Baildon Mayor of Wellington – George Troup Mayor of Christchurch – John Archer Mayor of Dunedin – Robert Black Events August: The Atmore Report on the education system is presented. 4 November: Superhorse Phar Lap wins the Melbourne Cup. Arts and literature See 1930 in art, 1930 in literature, :Category:1930 books Kowhai Gold, an anthology of New Zealand poetry edited by Quentin Pope published in London and New York Music See: 1930 in music Radio See: Public broadcasting in New Zealand Film 3 January: The Coubray-tone News- the first New-Zealand made "talkies" (film with sound) – premiered. The Romance of Maoriland See: :Category:1930 film awards, 1930 in film, List of New Zealand feature films, Cinema of New Zealand, :Category:1930 films Sport British Empire Games Chess The 39th National Chess Championship was held in Wanganui, and was won by G. Gunderson of Melbourne. Cricket New Zealand's first ever Test matches, a home series of four three-day games against England. Series won 1–0 by England 10,11,13 January Lancaster Park, Christchurch. New Zealand (112 and 131) lost by eight Wickets to England (181 and 66/2). 24,25,27 January Basin Reserve, Wellington. New Zealand (440 and 164/4dec.) drew with England (320 and 107/4). 14,15,17 February Eden Park, Auckland. England (330/4dec.) drew with New Zealand (96/1) (First two days were abandoned due to rain). 21,22,24 February at Eden Park: England (540 and 22/3) drew with New Zealand (387) – this fourth Test