In the first round of matches , Michael Papps playing for Wellington , became the first player to score 10,000 runs in the Plunket Shield . The start of the round four fixture between Wellington and Central Districts was delayed because of a 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck New Zealand on 14 November 2016 . It was later abandoned because of frequent aftershocks in the area
7.8 magnitude earthquake
2016 Kaikoura earthquake
2016–17 Plunket Shield season