1915 in New Zealand
The following lists events that happened during 1915 in New Zealand. World War I and New Zealand's participation in it dominate the year. Most notably, New Zealand troops take part in the landings at ANZAC cove, Gallipoli on 25 April, and the ensuing campaign. The various political parties agree to form a wartime coalition in August, even though the Reform Party has an absolute majority in parliament. Many sporting events are put on hold for the duration of the war, due to the number of men serving in the armed forces and the drive to  conserve resources for the war effort. Incumbents. Government. The 19th New Zealand Parliament commenced, initially with the Reform Party in power, but in August a wartime coalition government was formed, with Liberal party leader Joseph Ward becoming finance minister. Arts and literature. See 1915 in art, 1915 in literature, Music. See: 1915 in music Film. See: , 1915 in film, List of New Zealand feature films, Cinema of New Zealand, Sport. Lawn bowls. The national outdoor lawn bowls championships are held in Auckland.