1986 in New Zealand
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Population
- Estimated Population as of 31 December: 3,313,500
- Increase since 31/12/1985: 10,400 (0.31%)
- Males per 100 Females: 97.9
Regal and Vice Regal
- Head of StateHead of StateA head of state is the individual that serves as the chief public representative of a monarchy, republic, federation, commonwealth or other kind of state. His or her role generally includes legitimizing the state and exercising the political powers, functions, and duties granted to the head of...
- Elizabeth II, Queen of New ZealandMonarchy in New ZealandThe monarchy of New Zealand also referred to as The Crown in Right of New Zealand, Her Majesty in Right of New Zealand, or The Queen in Right of New Zealand is the constitutional system of government in which a hereditary monarch is the sovereign and head of state of the Realm of New Zealand,... - Governor-GeneralGovernor-General of New ZealandThe Governor-General of New Zealand is the representative of the monarch of New Zealand . The Governor-General acts as the Queen's vice-regal representative in New Zealand and is often viewed as the de facto head of state....
- The Rt Revd. Sir Paul ReevesPaul ReevesSir Paul Alfred Reeves, ONZ, GCMG, GCVO, CF, QSO was Archbishop and Primate of New Zealand from 1980 to 1985 and the 15th Governor-General of New Zealand from 22 November 1985 to 20 November 1990...
GCMGOrder of St Michael and St GeorgeThe Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George is an order of chivalry founded on 28 April 1818 by George, Prince Regent, later George IV of the United Kingdom, while he was acting as Prince Regent for his father, George III....
GCVORoyal Victorian OrderThe Royal Victorian Order is a dynastic order of knighthood and a house order of chivalry recognising distinguished personal service to the order's Sovereign, the reigning monarch of the Commonwealth realms, any members of her family, or any of her viceroys...
QSOQueen's Service OrderThe Queen's Service Order was established by Queen Elizabeth II on 13 March 1975, awarded by the government of New Zealand "for valuable voluntary service to the community or meritorious and faithful services to the Crown or similar services within the public sector, whether in elected or...
Government
The 41st New Zealand Parliament41st New Zealand Parliament
The 41st New Zealand Parliament was a term of the Parliament of New Zealand. Its composition was determined by the 1984 elections, and it sat until the 1987 elections....
continued. The fourth Labour Party government
New Zealand Labour Party
The New Zealand Labour Party is a New Zealand political party. It describes itself as centre-left and socially progressive and has been one of the two primary parties of New Zealand politics since 1935....
was in power.
- Speaker of the HouseSpeaker of the New Zealand House of RepresentativesIn New Zealand the Speaker of the House of Representatives is the individual who chairs the country's legislative body, the New Zealand House of Representatives...
- Gerard WallGerard WallGerard Aloysius Wall, FRCS, was a surgeon and a politician in New Zealand. He was Speaker of the New Zealand House of Representatives from 1985 to 1987.... - Prime MinisterPrime Minister of New ZealandThe Prime Minister of New Zealand is New Zealand's head of government consequent on being the leader of the party or coalition with majority support in the Parliament of New Zealand...
- David LangeDavid LangeDavid Russell Lange, ONZ, CH , served as the 32nd Prime Minister of New Zealand from 1984 to 1989. He headed New Zealand's fourth Labour Government, one of the most reforming administrations in his country's history, but one which did not always conform to traditional expectations of a... - Deputy Prime MinisterDeputy Prime Minister of New ZealandThe Deputy Prime Minister of New Zealand is second most senior officer in the Government of New Zealand, although this seniority does not necessarily translate into power....
- Geoffrey Palmer - Minister of FinanceMinister of Finance (New Zealand)The Minister of Finance is a senior figure within the government of New Zealand. The position is often considered to be the most important Cabinet role after that of the Prime Minister....
- Roger DouglasRoger DouglasSir Roger Owen Douglas , is a New Zealand politician who formerly served as a senior New Zealand Labour Party Cabinet minister. He became arguably best-known for his prominent role in the radical economic restructuring undertaken by the Fourth Labour Government during the 1980s... - Minister of Foreign AffairsMinister of Foreign Affairs (New Zealand)The Minister of Foreign Affairs is a major ministerial portfolio in the government of New Zealand.The current Minister of Foreign Affairs is Murray McCully, who was National Party Spokeperson of Foreign Affairs and Shadow Minister of Foreign Affairs. There are also Associate Minister roles...
- David LangeDavid LangeDavid Russell Lange, ONZ, CH , served as the 32nd Prime Minister of New Zealand from 1984 to 1989. He headed New Zealand's fourth Labour Government, one of the most reforming administrations in his country's history, but one which did not always conform to traditional expectations of a...
Parliamentary opposition
- Leader of the OppositionLeader of the Opposition (New Zealand)The Leader of the Opposition in New Zealand is the politician who, at least in theory, commands the support of the non-government bloc of members in the New Zealand Parliament. In the debating chamber the Leader of the Opposition sits directly opposite the Prime Minister...
- Jim McLayJim McLayJames Kenneth McLay, CNZM, QSO , generally known as Jim McLay, is a former New Zealand politician. He was Deputy Prime Minister, leader of the National Party and Leader of the Opposition for a short time. McLay is currently New Zealand's Permanent Representative to the United Nations.-Early...
(NationalNew Zealand National PartyThe New Zealand National Party is the largest party in the New Zealand House of Representatives and in November 2008 formed a minority government with support from three minor parties.-Policies:...
) until 26 March, then Jim BolgerJim BolgerJames Brendan "Jim" Bolger, ONZ was the 35th Prime Minister of New Zealand from 1990 to 1997. Bolger was elected on the promise of delivering a "Decent Society" following the previous Labour government's economic reforms, known as Rogernomics...
(National).
Main centre leaders
- Mayor of AucklandMayor of AucklandThe Mayor of Auckland is the directly elected head of the Auckland Council, the local government authority for the Auckland region in New Zealand...
- Catherine TizardCatherine TizardDame Catherine Anne Tizard, was Mayor of Auckland City and the 16th Governor-General of New Zealand, the first woman to hold either office.-Early life:... - Mayor of HamiltonMayor of Hamilton, New ZealandThe Mayor of Hamilton, New Zealand is the head of the municipal government of Hamilton, New Zealand, and presides over the Hamilton City Council.In the 2010 Local Government elections, Julie Hardaker was elected as mayor, defeating incumbent Bob Simcock....
- Ross Jansen - Mayor of WellingtonMayor of WellingtonThe Mayor of Wellington is the head of the municipal government of Wellington, New Zealand, and presides over the Wellington City Council. The Mayor of Wellington administers only Wellington City itself — other municipalities in adjacent areas of the Wellington Region such as Lower Hutt, Upper...
- Ian LawrenceIan LawrenceIan Lawrence is a Wellington lawyer, and was the Mayor of Wellington from 1983 to 1986. He was educated at North Sydney Boys High School and University of Sydney. He was previously Chairman of the National Housing Commission....
then James Belich - Mayor of ChristchurchMayor of ChristchurchThe Mayor of Christchurch is the head of the municipal government of Christchurch, New Zealand, and presides over the Christchurch City Council. The mayor is directly elected using a First Past the Post electoral system...
- Hamish HayHamish HaySir Hamish Grenfell Hay was a New Zealand politician, who served as Mayor of Christchurch for fifteen years, from 1974 to 1989.-Early life:... - Mayor of DunedinMayor of DunedinThe Mayor of Dunedin is the head of the municipal government of Dunedin, New Zealand, and presides over the Dunedin City Council. The Mayor is directly elected, using the Single Transferable Vote system in 2007....
- Cliff Skeggs
Events
- 16 February: Mikhail LermontovMikhail Lermontov (ship)MS Mikhail Lermontov was an ocean liner owned by the Soviet Union's Baltic Shipping Company, built in 1972 by V.E.B. Mathias-Thesen Werft, Wismar, East Germany. She was later converted into a cruise ship...
sinks in the Marlborough SoundsMarlborough SoundsThe Marlborough Sounds are an extensive network of sea-drowned valleys created by a combination of land subsidence and rising sea levels at the north of the South Island of New Zealand...
. - 26 March: Jim BolgerJim BolgerJames Brendan "Jim" Bolger, ONZ was the 35th Prime Minister of New Zealand from 1990 to 1997. Bolger was elected on the promise of delivering a "Decent Society" following the previous Labour government's economic reforms, known as Rogernomics...
replaces Jim McLayJim McLayJames Kenneth McLay, CNZM, QSO , generally known as Jim McLay, is a former New Zealand politician. He was Deputy Prime Minister, leader of the National Party and Leader of the Opposition for a short time. McLay is currently New Zealand's Permanent Representative to the United Nations.-Early...
as leader of the National PartyNew Zealand National PartyThe New Zealand National Party is the largest party in the New Zealand House of Representatives and in November 2008 formed a minority government with support from three minor parties.-Policies:...
. - 21 June: The Wanganui Herald publishes its last issue. The paper started in 1865 as The Evening Herald.
- 9 July: Parliament passes the Homosexual Law Reform BillHomosexual Law Reform ActThe New Zealand Homosexual Law Reform Act 1986 is a law that legalised consensual sex between men aged 16 and older. It removed the provisions of the Crimes Act 1961 that criminalised this behaviour.-Background:...
, 49 votes to 44. - 8 August: The Homosexual Law Reform ActHomosexual Law Reform ActThe New Zealand Homosexual Law Reform Act 1986 is a law that legalised consensual sex between men aged 16 and older. It removed the provisions of the Crimes Act 1961 that criminalised this behaviour.-Background:...
comes into force. - 1 October: GSTGoods and Services TaxA goods and services tax or value added tax is a tax on exchanges.By country:*Goods and Services Tax *Goods and Services Tax *Goods and Services Tax *Goods and Services Tax...
is introduced at a rate of 10%. - 22 November: Pope John Paul IIPope John Paul IIBlessed Pope John Paul II , born Karol Józef Wojtyła , reigned as Pope of the Catholic Church and Sovereign of Vatican City from 16 October 1978 until his death on 2 April 2005, at of age. His was the second-longest documented pontificate, which lasted ; only Pope Pius IX ...
visits New Zealand for two days. - December: The Royal Commission on the Electoral SystemRoyal Commission on the Electoral SystemThe Royal Commission on the Electoral System was formed in New Zealand in 1985, and reported in 1986. The decision to form the Royal Commission was taken by the Fourth Labour government, after the Labour party had received more votes, yet won fewer seats than the National Party in both the 1978 and...
produces a report recommending the adoption of a mixed member proportional electoral system. - 13 December: The Constitution ActNew Zealand Constitution Act 1986The Constitution Act 1986 is the principal formal statement of New Zealand's Constitution.It ended the last remaining associations of New Zealand with the British Parliament.-1984 constitutional crisis:...
is passed, ending the right of the British Parliament to pass laws on behalf of New Zealand.
Arts and literature
- Cilla McQueenCilla McQueenCilla McQueen is a poet and three-time winner of the New Zealand Book Award for Poetry.-Early years and Education:McQueen's family moved to New Zealand when she was four....
wins the Robert Burns FellowshipRobert Burns FellowshipThe Robert Burns Fellowship, established in 1958 as a bicentennial celebration, is claimed to be New Zealand's premier literary residency. The list of past fellows includes many of New Zealand's most notable writers....
.
See 1986 in art
1986 in art
-Events:*19 August – Two weeks after it was stolen, the Picasso painting Weeping Woman is found in a locker at the Spencer Street Station in Melbourne, Australia.*Opening of the Musée d'Orsay in Paris.-Awards:...
, 1986 in literature
1986 in literature
The year 1986 in literature involved some significant events and new books.-Events:*Michael Grade. Controller of BBC One, axes plans to televise Ian Curteis's The Falklands Play.-New books:*Kingsley Amis - The Old Devils...
, :Category:1986 books
New Zealand Music AwardsNew Zealand Music AwardsThe New Zealand Music Awards show, is a major annual New Zealand music event where musical acts and singers are awarded each year. It has occurred every year since 1965 to outstanding New Zealand musicians and groups....
- ALBUM OF THE YEAR Peking Man - Peking Man
- SINGLE OF THE YEAR Peking Man - Room That Echos
- BEST MALE VOCALIST Pat Urlich
- BEST FEMALE VOCALIST Margaret UrlichMargaret urlichMargaret Urlich is an ARIA Award-winning musician based in New South Wales. Urlich came to Sydney, Australia, in 1988 to pursue her singing career. Her debut solo album, Safety in Numbers, was highly successful winning Breakthrough Artist - Album at that years ARIA Awards, as was the follow-up...
- BEST GROUP Peking Man
- MOST PROMISING MALE VOCALIST Tex Pistol
- MOST PROMISING FEMALE VOCALIST Tania Rowles
- MOST PROMISING GROUP ArdijahArdijah-History:Ardijah formed in 1979 and spent the early part of the Eighties playing the Auckland Pub and Club scene honing their skills as a covers band. They released their first single in 1986, Give Me Your Number which was followed in 1987 with Your Love Is Blind...
- INTERNATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT HerbsHerbs (band)Herbs are a New Zealand reggae vocal group formed in 1979 once described as "New Zealand's most soulful, heartfelt and consistent contemporary musical voice". It has been said their debut EP Whats' Be Happen? "set a standard for Pacific reggae which has arguably never been surpassed".-History:Herbs...
- BEST VIDEO Kerry Brown - As The Sun Goes Down (Everything that Flies)
- BEST PRODUCER Bruce LynchBruce LynchBruce Lynch, born 1948, New Zealand, is an electric and acoustic bassist, producer and arranger.Arriving in the UK in the mid-70s, he became a highly sought-after studio and session musician touring extensively with Cat Stevens, including the 1976 Earth Tour, as well as appearing on six albums...
- Peking Man - BEST ENGINEER Graeme Myhre - Peking Man
- BEST JAZZ ALBUM Phil Broadhurst Trio–Iris
- BEST CLASSICAL ALBUM NZ Symphony Orchestra - A Song Of Islands
- BEST COUNTRY ALBUM Patsy RiggirPatsy RiggirPatsy Riggir is a New Zealand country and western singer. Born in the Waikato town of Putaruru, Riggir was the first winner of Gore's Golden Guitar Awards in 1974 Her album "Patsy Riggir Country" won the top selling category at the 1987 CMAA Country Music Awards held in Tamworth, Australia...
- Patsy Riggir Country - BEST FOLK ALBUM Various Artists - Send The Boats Away
- BEST GOSPEL ALBUM Samoan Congregational Christian Church Choir - Matou Te Fia Sauna
- BEST POLYNESIAN ALBUM The Five Stars - Flower Of Samoa
- BEST SONG OF THE YEAR Dave DobbynDave DobbynDave Dobbyn, ONZM is an award-winning New Zealand musician, singer-songwriter and record producer. In his early career he was a member of the rock group Th' Dudes and was the main creative force in pop band DD Smash...
- Slice Of Heaven - BEST COVER Phil O'Reilly - Peking Man
See: 1986 in music
1986 in music
This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1986.-January-June:*January 23 – The first induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame takes place...
Radio and Television
- The State Owned Enterprises Act requires all State-owned enterprises, including Television New ZealandTelevision New ZealandTelevision New Zealand, more commonly referred to, and stylized as TVNZ, is a government-owned corporation television network broadcasting in New Zealand and parts of the Pacific. It operates TV1, TV2, TVNZ7, TVNZ Heartland, TVNZ U and new media services....
, to operate as commercially successful businesses. http://images.tvnz.co.nz/tvnz/pdf/tvnz_timeline.pdf
See: 1986 in New Zealand television, 1986 in television
1986 in television
The year 1986 in television involved some significant events.Below is a list of television-related events in 1986.For the American network television schedule, please see 1986-87 American network television schedule.-Events:-Debuts:*September 6 –...
, List of TVNZ television programming, :Category:New Zealand television, TV3 (New Zealand)
TV3 (New Zealand)
TV3 is a New Zealand commercial television network, owned by MediaWorks New Zealand. Launched on 26 November 1989, the first private television network in New Zealand...
, :Category:New Zealand television shows, Public broadcasting in New Zealand
Public broadcasting in New Zealand
For information on public broadcasting in New Zealand, see:* New Zealand On Air, funding body* Television in New Zealand** Television New Zealand** Māori Television* List of radio stations in New Zealand** Radio New Zealand...
Film
- Mark II
- Pallet on the Floor
- Queen City RockerQueen City RockerQueen City Rocker is a 1986 New Zealand film which was sold by Richard Lymposs, a sixteen year old youth with no prior film or writing experience. "Queen City Rocker" was bought by Larry Parr a budding Auckland Film Producer in 1981 and shot in 1985...
See: :Category:1986 film awards, 1986 in film
1986 in film
-Events:*April 12 - Actor Morgan Mason marries The Go-Go's Belinda Carlisle.*April 26 - Actor Arnold Schwarzenegger marries television journalist Maria Shriver.*May - Actress Heather Locklear marries Mötley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee....
, List of New Zealand feature films, Cinema of New Zealand
Cinema of New Zealand
New Zealand cinema, can refer to films made by New Zealand-based production companies in New Zealand. However, it may also refer to films made about New Zealand by filmmakers from other countries...
, :Category:1986 films
Appointments and awards
See: New Zealand Order of MeritNew Zealand Order of Merit
The New Zealand Order of Merit is an order established in 1996 "for those persons who in any field of endeavour, have rendered meritorious service to the Crown and nation or who have become distinguished by their eminence, talents, contributions or other merits."The order includes five...
, Order of New Zealand
Order of New Zealand
The Order of New Zealand is the highest honour in New Zealand's honours system, created "to recognise outstanding service to the Crown and people of New Zealand in a civil or military capacity"...
- Archbishop of New ZealandArchbishop of New ZealandThe Archbishop of New Zealand is the primate, or head, of the Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia. However, since Whakahuihui Vercoe stepped down at the end of his two-year term as archbishop in 2006, the church has decided that three bishops shall share the position and style of...
- Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and PolynesiaAnglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and PolynesiaThe Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia is a church of the Anglican Communion serving New Zealand, Fiji, Tonga, Samoa, and the Cook Islands...
, see appointments to Diocese
Athletics
- John Campbell wins his second national title in the men's marathon, clocking 2:15:19 on 1 June in ChristchurchChristchurchChristchurch is the largest city in the South Island of New Zealand, and the country's second-largest urban area after Auckland. It lies one third of the way down the South Island's east coast, just north of Banks Peninsula which itself, since 2006, lies within the formal limits of...
, while Sharon HigginsSharon HigginsSharon Higgins was an American country and gospel songwriter. Born in Bonne Terre, Missouri, Higgins was one of twelve children. When she was nine, her father was killed in a car accident. The loss impacted her greatly...
claims her first in the women's championship (2:45:44).
Cricket
- New Zealand achieve historic test series wins over Australia and England.
Their 1-0 victory over Alan Border's Australians in February/March 1986 was their first series win over Australia at home with a 5 wicket win in the third test at Eden Park. This followed on from their 2-1 series win in Australia in November/December 1985, where Richard Hadlee
Richard Hadlee
Sir Richard John Hadlee, MBE is a former New Zealand cricketer who played provincial cricket for Canterbury, Nottinghamshire and Tasmania. He is the son of Walter Hadlee, and the brother of Dayle and Barry Hadlee. His former wife Karen also played international cricket for New Zealand.Hadlee was...
took a record 33 wickets in three tests.
In June/July 1986 New Zealand achieved their first test series win in England, 1-0, winning the second test at Trent Bridge.
Harness racing
- New Zealand Trotting CupNew Zealand Trotting CupThe New Zealand Trotting Cup or New Zealand Cup is a Group One harness race held annually by the NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club at Addington Raceway in Christchurch, New Zealand. It is considered the country's most prestigious harness racing event. the prize was NZ$750,000, the largest prize for a...
: Master Mood - Auckland Trotting CupAuckland Trotting CupThe Auckland Trotting Cup or Auckland Cup is a race held at Alexandra Park in March in Auckland, New Zealand for Standardbred horses. It is one of two major harness races, along with the New Zealand Cup, held in New Zealand each year. It is notable as it is a Group 1 championship race over...
: Comedy Lad
Soccer
- The Chatham Cup1986 Chatham CupThe 1986 Chatham Cup was the 59th annual nationwide knockout football competition in New Zealand.Up to the last 16 of the competition, the cup was run in three regions . In a change to previous years, National League teams received a bye until Round Three of the competition, one round earlier than...
is won by North Shore UnitedNorth Shore UnitedNorth Shore United is a semi-professional football club based in North Shore, Auckland, New Zealand. They compete in the Lotto Sport Italia NRFL Division 2.Their home ground, Allen Hill Stadium, is located in the suburb of Devonport.-History:...
who beat Mount Maunganui 4—2 on aggregate in the two-legged final.
Births
- 15 January: Isaia ToeavaIsaia ToeavaIsaia "Ice" Toeava , is a professional rugby union player in New Zealand.-Early career:Toeava attended De La Salle College, Mangere East, he played alongside Taniela Moa in the school's First XV rugby team. He represented New Zealand U-19 where he was named the IRB's Under-19 2005 player of the year...
, rugby player. - 29 January: Steven Broad, singer.
- 12 February: Ashwath SundarasenAshwath SundarasenAshwath Sundaresan , is a one time New Zealand based actor most notable for the role of Dal in the television drama series The Tribe.-Early career:...
, actor. - 17 February: Steven OldSteven OldSteven David Old is a New Zealand football player who plays as a defender. He is currently a free agent after being released from Kilmarnock in May 2011.-Club career:...
, soccer player. - 4 March: Manu VatuveiManu VatuveiManu Vatuvei is a New Zealand rugby league player for the New Zealand Warriors in the National Rugby League competition. His position of choice is on the wing. He is the cousin of Japanese Rugby Union player Ruatangi Vatuvei. Vatuvei was a member of the New Zealand Kiwis squad that won the 2008...
, rugby player. - 5 March: Sean EathorneSean EathorneSean William Eathorne is a New Zealand cricketer. He played for the New Zealand at the Under-19 Cricket World Cup in 2004. He played five first-class matches for Otago but scored only 72 runs at an average of 7.20. He was born in Dunedin....
, cricketer. - 5 March: Joel WatsonJoel WatsonJoel Watson is a New Zealander figure skater. He is the 2006-2007 New Zealand national champion.-Competitive highlights:* J = Junior level; QR = Qualifying Round-References:* -External links:...
, figure skater. - 17 March (in South Africa): Corney SwanepoelCorney SwanepoelCorney Swanepoel is a butterfly swimmer from New Zealand. He swam for New Zealand at the 2004 and 2008 Olympics....
, swimmer. - 4 April: Richard PetherickRichard PetherickRichard Petherick is a field hockey player from New Zealand. While at Hamilton Boys' High School Petherick played for regional and national representative teams. He earned his first cap for the national men's team, nicknamed The Black Sticks, in 2005 against Malaysia...
, field hockey player. - 21 April (in Australia): Ryan KerstenRyan KerstenRyan Kersten is a basketball player, currently a point guard for the Adelaide 36ers in the Australian NBL....
, basketballer. - 5 May: Cole TinklerCole TinklerCole Allen Wilson Tinkler is a New Zealand professional footballer, who last played for Sengkang-Punggol Football Club in the S-League and is currently contracted to Sydney club APIA Leichhardt Tigers who play in the New South Wales Premier League.-Career:Tinkler played as a right full back for...
, soccer player. - 4 September: Michael MurphyMichael Murphy (singer)Michael Murphy is a singer and New Zealand Idol runner-up for 2004. Right from the start of the competition, Michael was a hot favourite with the majority of the voters being female and aged between 11-17...
, singer. - 16 September: Willie LonsdaleWillie LonsdaleWilliam Meehan Lonsdale is a New Zealand cricketer. He is a left arm medium fast bowler and a right hand middle order batsman. He made his first class debut against the Wellington Firebirds in 2007.-References:...
, cricketer. - 24 September: Todd AstleTodd AstleTodd Duncan Astle is a New Zealand cricketer who plays for Canterbury. He was born in Palmerston North. He is not related to Nathan Astle.Todd has signed as overseas professional for for the 2008 season-External links:...
, cricketer. - 30 September: Martin GuptillMartin GuptillMartin James Guptill is a New Zealand cricketer. He is a top-order batsman and has represented New Zealand in different age groups.-Early life:...
, cricketer. - 7 October: Amy SatterthwaiteAmy SatterthwaiteAmy Ella Satterthwaite is a New Zealand cricketer . She was born on 7 October 1986 in Christchurch, Canterbury and plays for Canterbury Women as a left-handed batsman and right arm medium pace bowler....
, cricketer. - 14 October: Teresa Bergman, singer.
Deaths
- 25 January: Dennis SmithDennis Smith (cricketer)Horace Dennis Smith was a New Zealand cricketer who played in one Test in 1933....
, cricketer. - 24 April: Garnet Hercules MackleyGarnet Hercules MackleyGarnet Hercules Mackley was a New Zealand businessman, railways manager and politician.He became general manager of New Zealand Railways in 1933. During his tenure, Mackley worked hard to improve the standard and range of services provided by the railways...
, businessman and politician. - 19 May: Leonard Trent, RNZAF pilot and Victoria Cross winner.
- 27 June: George NepiaGeorge NepiaGeorge Nepia was a Māori rugby union and rugby league player. He is remembered as an exceptional full-back and one of the most famous Māori rugby players. He was inducted into the New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame in 1990. In 2004 he was selected as number 65 by the panel of the New Zealand's Top...
, rugby player. - 10 August: Don McRae, cricketer and soccer player.
- 25 September: Geoff AlleyGeoffrey Thomas AlleyGeoffrey Thomas "Geoff" Alley was a New Zealand All Black rugby player, No 327. He was a lock. He played in 3 tests and 16 other matches for the All Blacks, including tours of Australia in 1926 and South Africa in 1928. He played for Southland and Canterbury provinces...
, rugby player, National Librarian. - Joe BoothamJoe BoothamJoe Bootham was a New Zealand painter who was noted for his landscape drawings and paintings and for portraiture.- Life and works :...
, painter. - Peter MahonPeter Mahon (lawyer)Peter Thomas Mahon QC was a New Zealand High Court Judge, best known for his Commission of Inquiry into the crash of Air New Zealand Flight 901 . His son, Sam Mahon is a well-known artist.-Military Service:...
, Queen's CounselQueen's CounselQueen's Counsel , known as King's Counsel during the reign of a male sovereign, are lawyers appointed by letters patent to be one of Her [or His] Majesty's Counsel learned in the law...
, judge.
See also
- List of years in New Zealand
- Timeline of New Zealand historyTimeline of New Zealand historyThis is a timeline of the history of New Zealand and only includes events deemed to be of principal importance - for more detailed information click the year heading or refer to List of years in New Zealand.- Prehistory :...
- History of New ZealandHistory of New ZealandThe history of New Zealand dates back at least 700 years to when it was discovered and settled by Polynesians, who developed a distinct Māori culture centred on kinship links and land. The first European explorer to discover New Zealand was Abel Janszoon Tasman on 13 December 1642...
- Military history of New ZealandMilitary history of New ZealandThe military history of New Zealand is an aspect of the history of New Zealand that spans several hundred years. When first settled by Māori almost a millennium ago, there was much land and resources, but war began to break out as the country's carrying capacity was approached...
- Timeline of environmental history of New ZealandTimeline of environmental history of New ZealandThis is a timeline of environmental history of New Zealand. These events relate to the more notable events affecting the natural environment of New Zealand as a result of human activity.-Pre 1800s:...
- Timeline of New Zealand's links with AntarcticaTimeline of New Zealand's links with AntarcticaThis is a timeline of the history of New Zealand's involvement with Antarctica.-Eighteenth and nineteenth centuries:1773*17 January Captain James Cook and the crews of his expedition's ships, Resolution and Adventure, become the first explorers to cross the Antarctic Circle1770s – 1830s*Sealers and...
For world events and topics in 1986 not specifically related to New Zealand see: 1986