← → The following lists events that happened during 2008 in New Zealand.

2008 was the third and last year of the 48th Parliament, which was dissolved on 3 October.

On the 17th The Dominion Post Billboard Heading Reads "Market Madness" There is also a graph on the Billboard showing the NZX taking a big dive .

This was indicative of the worlds sharemarkets in turmoil.

For world events and topics in 2008 not specifically related to New Zealand see: 2008 Media related to 2008 in New Zealand at Wikimedia Commons