← → The following lists events that happened during 1957 in New Zealand.

In power was the National government under Sidney Holland and later Keith Holyoake.

The general election saw the Labour Party win by a narrow two-seat margin.

See 1957 in art, 1957 in literature See: 1957 in music See: Public broadcasting in New Zealand See: Category:1957 film awards, 1957 in film, List of New Zealand feature films, Cinema of New Zealand, Category:1957 films The national outdoor lawn bowls championships are held in Auckland.

[10] For world events and topics in 1957 not specifically related to New Zealand see: 1957 Media related to 1957 in New Zealand at Wikimedia Commons