1950 in New Zealand

1950 in New Zealand
Decades:
  • 1930s
  • 1940s
  • 1950s
  • 1960s
  • 1970s
See also:

New Zealand entered into the Korean War - a total of 4,700 New Zealanders served in Korea. New Zealand also was involved in the Malayan Emergency.

The New Zealand Legislative Council was abolished, see Suicide squad.

The 1950 British Empire Games was held in Auckland.

Wool prices boomed, tripling during the year, due to U.S. stockpiling as a reaction to the Korean war. This was offset somewhat by increases in the prices of other (imported) commodities, but began the biggest economic boom of the 20th century in New Zealand.[1]

Population

Incumbents

Regal and viceregal

Government

The 29th New Zealand Parliament continued. In power was the newly elected National government under Sidney Holland of the National Party.

Parliamentary opposition

Main centre leaders

Events

Arts and literature

See 1950 in art, 1950 in literature, Category:1950 books

Music

See: 1950 in music

Radio

See: Public broadcasting in New Zealand

Film

See: Category:1950 film awards, 1950 in film, List of New Zealand feature films, Cinema of New Zealand, Category:1950 films

Sport

Athletics

Chess

Horse racing

Harness racing

Rugby union

The British and Irish Lions, captained by Karl Mullen, toured the country, losing three tests to the All Blacks and drawing one.

Category:Rugby union in New Zealand, Category:All Blacks

Rugby league

New Zealand national rugby league team

Soccer

Births

Deaths

References

See also

For world events and topics in 1950 not specifically related to New Zealand see: 1950