← → The following lists events that happened during 2002 in New Zealand.

The 46th New Zealand Parliament continued until 10 June.

Government was The Labour Party led by Helen Clark, In coalition with Alliance, led by Jim Anderton.

In the 2002 general election Labour was returned to power, in coalition with The Progressive Party led by Jim Anderton, and backed with supporting supply votes by United Future, led by Peter Dunne.

See: Category:Parliament of New Zealand, New Zealand elections See 2002 in art, 2002 in literature, Category:2002 books Two new categories were introduced this year: 'Best R&B/ Hip Hop Album' and 'Best Electronica Album'.