1952 in New Zealand
Summary
The population of New Zealand reaches 2 million.
Population
- Estimated Population as of 31 December: 2,024,600[1]
- Increase since 31 December 1951: 54,100 (2.75%)
- Males per 100 Females: 101.1
Incumbents
Regal and Vice Regal
Government
The 30th New Zealand Parliament continued. In power was the National government under Sidney Holland.
Parliamentary opposition
Main centre leaders
Events
January
February
March
April
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Arts and literature
See 1952 in art, 1952 in literature, Category:1952 books
Music
See: 1952 in music
Radio
See: Public broadcasting in New Zealand
Film
See: Category:1952 film awards, 1952 in film, List of New Zealand feature films, Cinema of New Zealand, Category:1952 films
Appointments and awards
See: New Zealand Order of Merit , Order of New Zealand
Sport
Athletics
- Jack Clarke wins his second national title in the men's marathon, clocking 2:38:42 on 1 March in Wanganui.
Chess
- The 59th National Chess Championship was held in Napier, and was won by Ortvin Sarapu of Christchurch (his first title).[4]
Cricket
Various Tours, New Zealand cricket team
Horse racing
Harness racing
Thoroughbred racing
Olympic Games
Rugby Union
Soccer
- The Chatham Cup was shared by the finalists North Shore United and Western (Christchurch) after the extra time score (1-1) and all criteria for deciding a winner at that time were equal.[7]
- The national mens soccer team toured to the Pacific, playing 10 matches, 5 of which were internationals:[8]
- 31 August, Suva: NZ 1 - 0 Suva
- 3 September, Suva: NZ 8 - 3 Southern Districts
- 7 September, Suva: NZ 2 - 0 Fiji
- 9 September, Lautoka: NZ 0 - 0 Lautoka
- 11 September, Lautoka: NZ 5 - 0 Northern Districts
- 14 September, Lautoka: NZ 9 - 0 Fiji
- 16 September, Suva: NZ 5 - 2 Fiji
- 21 September, Papeete: NZ 2 - 2 Tahiti
- 25 September, Fautaua: NZ 7 - 1 Chinese Selection
- 28 September, Papeete NZ 5 - 3 Tahiti
- Provincial league champions:[9]
- Auckland: Eastern Suburbs AFC
- Canterbury: Technical OB
- Hawke's Bay: West End
- Manawatu: Palmerston North United
- Nelson: Settlers
- Northland: Otangarei United
- Otago: Northern AFC
- Poverty Bay: Thistle
- South Canterbury: Thistle
- Southland: Brigadiers
- Taranaki: Overseas
- Waikato: Pukemiro Junction
- Wairarapa: Masterton B
- Wanganui: Technical College Old Boys
- Wellington: Petone
Births
- 12 January: John Walker, athlete.
- 4 February: Jenny Shipley future Prime Minister.
- 14 February: Les Wilson, field hockey goalkeeper.
- 19 March: Warren Lees, cricket player and coach.
- 22 March: Rod Millen, motor rally driver.
- 21 June: Jeremy Coney, cricket captain.
- 25 June: Tim Finn, singer, songwriter and musician.
- 20 July: Ian Ferguson, kayaker.
- 8 August: Sandra Lee-Vercoe, politician and diplomat.
- 2 September: Chris Knox, singer-songwriter.
- 8 September: Graham Mourie, rugby player.
- 14 September: Neil McLeod, field hockey player.
- 3 October: Gary Troup, cricketer.
- 20 October: Michael Houstoun, concert pianist.
Deaths
- 29 April: Adam Hamilton, politician.
- 6 May: Sir Oswald Birley, painter.
- 12 October: Te Puea Herangi, Māori leader.
- 22 November: Ted Morgan, New Zealand boxer.
- Hon. Thomas Otto Bishop MLC, politician.
- Frederick de Jersey Clere, architect.
- Bill Parry, politician.
- John Robertson, politician.
- Lionel Terry, convicted murderer, white supremacist.
See also
For world events and topics in 1952 not specifically related to New Zealand see: 1952
References
External links
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