← → The following lists events that happened during 1942 in New Zealand.

The life of the 26th New Zealand Parliament was extended for a further year (to 1942) due to World War II, with the Labour Party in government.

[3] See 1942 in art, 1942 in literature See: 1942 in music See: Public broadcasting in New Zealand See: Category:1942 film awards, 1942 in film, List of New Zealand feature films, Cinema of New Zealand, Category:1942 films Most sports events were on hold due to the war.

Category:Rugby union in New Zealand, Category:All Blacks New Zealand national rugby league team Category:1942 deaths