The first Twenty20 International between New Zealand Women and Australia Women was abandoned without a ball being bowled in Hamilton due to rain.
With the ground badly affected by the heavy rainfall, the match was called off just one hour after the scheduled start time.
The second match in the five-game series is in Nelson on 30th December while the final three matches will be played in Ferbruary.
New Zealand Women: Aimee Watkins (captain), Suzie Bates (vice-captain), Erin Bermingham, Kate Broadmore, Nicola Browne, Sophie Devine, Natalie Dodd, Lucy Doolan, Sara McGlashan, Liz Perry, Rachel Priest, Sian Ruck, Amy Satterthwaite, Sarah Tsukigawa