← → The following lists events that happened during 1953 in New Zealand.

The 30th New Zealand Parliament continued.

The National Party was in its second term in office under Sidney Holland.

See 1953 in art, 1953 in literature, Category:1953 books See: Public broadcasting in New Zealand See: Category:1953 film awards, 1953 in film, List of New Zealand feature films, Cinema of New Zealand, Category:1953 films The national outdoor lawn bowls championships are held in Auckland.

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