1940 in New Zealand


The following lists events that happened during 1940 in New Zealand.

Population

Regal and viceregal

The 26th New Zealand Parliament continued with the Labour Party in government.
See 1940 in art, 1940 in literature, :Category:1940 books

Music

See: 1940 in music

Radio

See: Public broadcasting in New Zealand

Film

See: :Category:1940 film awards, 1940 in film, List of New Zealand feature films, Cinema of New Zealand, :Category:1940 films

Sport

Chess

Horse racing

Harness racing

The national outdoor lawn bowls championships are held in Wellington.
:Category:1940 births

Deaths

:Category:1940 deaths