← → The following lists events that happened during 1969 in New Zealand.

The 35th parliament concluded and a general election was held on 26 November.

It saw the Second National Government of New Zealand returned for a fourth term, with 45 of the 84 seats.

The Social Credit Party lost its only seat.

See 1969 in art, 1969 in literature Loxene Golden Disc Shane – Saint Paul See: 1969 in music See: 1969 in New Zealand television, 1969 in television, List of TVNZ television programming, Public broadcasting in New Zealand Category:Television in New Zealand, Category:New Zealand television shows.