← → The following lists events that happened during 1940 in New Zealand.

The 26th New Zealand Parliament continued with the Labour Party in government.

See 1940 in art, 1940 in literature See: 1940 in music See: Public broadcasting in New Zealand See: Category:1940 film awards, 1940 in film, List of New Zealand feature films, Cinema of New Zealand, Category:1940 films The national outdoor lawn bowls championships are held in Wellington.

[7] For world events and topics in 1940 not specifically related to New Zealand see: 1940 Media related to 1940 in New Zealand at Wikimedia Commons