← → The following lists events that happened during 1999 in New Zealand.

until the general election, held 27 November for the 46th New Zealand Parliament starting 10 December.

The governing National Party was defeated.

The Labour Party, led by Helen Clark, in coalition with Alliance, led by Jim Anderton, formed the new government.

See: Category:Parliament of New Zealand, New Zealand elections See 1999 in art, 1999 in literature, Category:1999 books Winners are shown first with nominees underneath.