The 27th New Zealand Parliament concluded, with the Labour Party in government.

Labour was re-elected for a fourth term in the election in November, but with a smaller majority.

See 1946 in art, 1946 in literature See: 1946 in music See: Public broadcasting in New Zealand See: Category:1946 film awards, 1946 in film, List of New Zealand feature films, Cinema of New Zealand, Category:1946 films National Champions (Postal Shoot) [4] National Associations are formed for both men and women (now combined as Basketball New Zealand) and the first championship for men under the control of their association is held.

[5] (see 1938 and 1939) The national outdoor lawn bowls championships are held in Christchurch.

[9] Category:Rugby union in New Zealand, Category:All Blacks New Zealand national rugby league team Media related to 1946 in New Zealand at Wikimedia Commons