← → The following lists events that happened during 1959 in New Zealand.

The 32nd New Zealand Parliament continued.

In power was the Labour government led by Walter Nash.

See 1959 in art, 1959 in literature See: 1959 in music See: Public broadcasting in New Zealand See: Category:1959 film awards, 1959 in film, List of New Zealand feature films, Cinema of New Zealand, Category:1959 films The national outdoor lawn bowls championships are held in Wellington.

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