Notes
--> RC Irani (1) passed his previous highest First-Class Matches score of 58
--> MS Kasprowicz reached 100 wickets in First-Class Matches when he dismissed , his 1st wicket in the New Zealanders first innings
--> DJ Nash reached 50 wickets in First-Class Matches when he dismissed , his 1st wicket in the Essex first innings
--> AC Parore retired hurt in the New Zealanders first innings having scored 0 (team score 347/5)