The following lists events that happened during 1847 in New Zealand.
Population
The estimated population of New Zealand at the end of 1847 is 69,700 Māori and 14,477 non-Māori.
Incumbents
Regal and viceregal
Head of State – Queen Victoria
Governor – Sir George Grey
Government and law
Chief Justice – William Martin
Events
5 August – The Ramilles arrives in Auckland with the first fencibles. They are initially housed at the Auckland Barracks. 15 September – The first hospital in Wellington is opened in Thorndon. 17 November – The first fencibles move to Onehunga.
Undated
The first permanent hospital in Auckland opens in Grafton Gully.
Births
January 5: William Rose Bock, engraver, medallist, illuminator, stamp designer, lithographer and publisher (d. 1932) (unknown date, place): Charles King, cricketer (d. 1917)