The following lists events that happened during 1989 in New Zealand.
Population Estimated population as of 31 December: 3,369,800. Increase since 31 December 1988: 24,600 (0.74%). Males per 100 Females: 97.1.
Incumbents
Regal and viceregal Head of State – Elizabeth II Governor-General – The Rt Revd. Sir Paul Reeves GCMG GCVO QSOStatistics New Zealand: New Zealand Official Yearbook, 1990. ISSN 0078-0170 page 52
Government The 42nd New Zealand Parliament continued. The fourth Labour Party government was in power. Speaker of the House – Kerry Burke Prime Minister – David Lange then Geoffrey Palmer Deputy Prime Minister – Geoffrey Palmer then Helen Clark Minister of Finance – David Caygill Minister of Foreign Affairs – Russell Marshall Chief Justice – Sir Ronald Davison (until 4 February), Sir Thomas Eichelbaum (starting 4 February)
Parliamentary opposition Leader of the Opposition – Jim Bolger (National).
Main centre leaders Mayor of Auckland – Catherine Tizard Mayor of Hamilton – Ross Jansen then Margaret Evans Mayor of Wellington – Jim Belich Mayor of Christchurch – Hamish Hay then Vicki Buck Mayor of Dunedin – Cliff Skeggs then Richard Walls
Events First annual balance of payments surplus since 1973. The Reserve Bank Act sets the role of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand as maintaining price stability. The Tomorrow's Schools reforms shift substantial financial and administrative responsibilities for managing schools to elected boards of trustees. Local Government elections under a revised structure. The Māori Fisheries Act passed. The Sale of Liquor Act passed; it provided for supermarkets to sell wine (but not beer; this happened in 1999). Two amendments were also passed in 1989. February – Bob Jones unveils the Gore trout statue. April – Swedish tourists Urban Höglin and Heidi Paakkonen disappear while backpacking in the Coromandel, leading to the largest land-based search undertaken in New Zealand. 9–12 April – British Airways Concorde G-BOAF visits Christchurch Airport on a world tour. 25 April – David Lange suggests New Zealand should withdraw from the ANZUS council. 29 April – The Taranaki Herald publishes its last issue. The newspaper had published since 1852, and was New Zealand's oldest newspaper from 1935. 1 May – Jim Anderton forms the NewLabour Party. 1 July – GST is increased from 10% to 12.5%. 7 August – David Lange resigns as Prime Minister of New Zealand and is replaced by Geoffrey Palmer. 26 November – TV3 begins broadcasting. 28 November – The Abolition of the Death Penalty Act received Royal assent. 10 December – Sunday trading begins.
Arts and literature Renee wins the Robert Burns Fellowship.
See 1989 in art, 1989 in literature, :Category:1989 books
Music
New Zealand Music Awards
Winners are shown first with nominees underneath. Album of the Year: Margaret Urlich–Safety in Numbers Fan Club – Respect The Beat The Front Lawn – Songs from the Front Lawn Single of the Year: Margaret Urlich – "Escaping" Fan Club – I Feel Love Double J and Twice the T/ Ray Columbus – She's A Mod Best Male Vocalist: Tim Finn Howard Morrison Barry Saunders Best Female Vocalist: Margaret Urlich Moana Jackson Aishah Best Group: When The Cat's Away The Warratahs The Fan Club Most Promising Male Vocalist: Paul Ubana Jones Greg Johnson Darren Watson Most Promising Female Vocalist: Janet Roddick Belinda Bradley Julie Collier Most Promising Group: The Front Lawn Double J and Twice the T Upper Hutt Posse International Achievement: The Front Lawn Kiri Te Kanawa Straitjacket Fits Outstanding Contribution to the Music Industry: Tony Vercoe Best Video: Paul Middleditch / Polly Walker / Debbie Watson – I Feel Love (Fan Club) Warrick (Waka) Attewell – St Peter's Rendezvous (Barry Saunders) Tony Johns – She's A Mod/ Mod RAP (Double J and Twice the T) Best Film Soundtrack / Compilation: The Front Lawn – Songs From The Front Lawn Rahda and the Brats - Kidz 'n the Middle Various – This Is The Moment Best Producer: Ian Morris – Nobody Else Mike Chunn – All Wrapped Up Ross McDermott/Annie Crummer – Melting Pot (When The Cat's Away) Best Engineer: Nigel Stone/ Tim Farrant – Everything Will Be Alright DC Bell – Please Say Something Nick Morgan – Melting Pot Best Jazz Album: No Award Best Classical Album: Stanley Friedman – The Lyric Trumpet Various Artists – Bold is Brass Michael Houston – Scriabin/ Chopin Best Folk Album: Paul Ubana Jones – Paul Ubana Jones Phil Powers – The Light of the Lions Eye Phil Garland – Wind in the Tussock Best Gospel Album: Stephen Bell-Booth–Shelter Guy Wishart – Another Day in Paradise Steve Apirana – Steve Apirana Best Polynesian Album: Howard Morrison – Tukua Ahau Moana & The Moahunters – Pupurutia Black Katz Trust – Ko Wai Ka Hua Best Songwriter: Barry Saunders – St Peters Rendezvous Tim Finn – Parihaka Don McGlashan / Harry Sinclair – Andy Best Cover: Polly Walker / Debbie Watson – Safety in Numbers (Margaret Urlich) Gavin Blake – Workshop Anthony Donaldson/ Cadre Communications- The Hills Are Alive
See: 1989 in music
Performing arts
Benny Award presented by the Variety Artists Club of New Zealand to Sylvia Rielly.
Radio and television 3 April: Paul Holmes makes his television appearance. 1 July: The Broadcasting Act 1989 removes restriction of broadcasting. The public broadcasting fee of NZ$110 per annum is established. Commercial television extends to seven days a week (excluding Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Christmas Day). 1 July: The Dunedin station is reduced to the Natural History Unit. 6 November: Channel 2 introduces morning television by commencing transmission at 6.30am weekdays and 7am weekends. 26 November: TV3 begins broadcasting with a two-hour preview show, with regular programming to follow at 7am the next morning.
1989 Listener Film and Television Awards Children's Programme: What Now, producer Keith Tyler-Smith Live Coverage: Seoul Olympics, director Jim Curry, organiser Wayne Tourell Factual Series: Week-end (Producer Bryan Williams), Wild South (Producer Neil Harraway) Entertainment Programme: Public Eye, producers Dave Gibson, Mary Glue Drama Programme: Erua, producer Ruth Franks Drama Series: Gloss Documentary Programme: Raglan By The Sea, producer Finola Dwyer Performance, Male, in a Dramatic Role: Grant Tilly, Erua Performance, Female, in a dramatic role: Ilona Rodgers, Gloss Presenter: Judy Bailey Entertainer: Funny Business Director: Tony Holden, Funny Business Camera: Ian Paul for Flight of Fancy Editing: John Gilbert, for Jean Batten. Writer, Drama: Rawiri Paratene, Erua. Writer, Non-Drama: Dean Butler, Willy De Wit, James Griffin, Ian Harcourt, Peter Murphy, for Funny Business Original Music: Herbs, The Power of Music Contribution to a Television Soundtrack: Wayne Laird, Ko Nakajima's Rangitoto Production/ Graphic Design: Fane Flaws Commercial: Telecom (rural couple), director Lee Tamahori
See: 1989 in New Zealand television, 1989 in television, List of TVNZ television programming, :Category:Television in New Zealand, TV3 (New Zealand), :Category:New Zealand television shows, Public broadcasting in New Zealand
Film 1989 Listener Film and Television Awards Film: The Navigator producer John Maynard. Director: Vincent Ward, The Navigator. Performance Male: Hamish McFarlane, The Navigator Performance Female: Greer Robson, Starlight Hotel Performance, male, in a supporting role: Noel Appleby, The Navigator Performance, Female, in a supporting Role: Sarah Peirse, The Navigator Cinematography: Geoffrey Simpson, The Navigator; Editing: John Scott, The Navigator. Production Design: Sally Campbell, The Navigator Original Screenplay: Geoff Chapple, Kely Lyons, Vincent Ward, The Navigator Score: Davood A. Tabrizi for The Navigator. Contribution to a Film Soundtrack: Dick Reade, The Navigator Short Film: Kitchen Sink, producer Bridget Ikin, director Alison Maclean
See: :Category:1989 film awards, 1989 in film, List of New Zealand feature films, Cinema of New Zealand, :Category:1989 films
Sport
Athletics Paul Ballinger wins his fourth national title in the men's marathon, clocking 2:18:21 on 29 April in Rotorua, while Bernardine Portenski claims her first in the women's championship (2:46:02).
Deaflympics The XVI World Games for the Deaf were held in Christchurch from 7 to 17 January.
Horse racing
Harness racing New Zealand Trotting Cup: Inky Lord Auckland Trotting Cup: NeroshipAuckland Trotting cup at hrnz.co.nz
Shooting Ballinger Belt – Ken Meade (Petone)
Soccer The Chatham Cup is won by Christchurch United who beat Rotorua City 7–1 in the final.Chatham Cup records, nzsoccer.com
Births
January 1 January – Willie Isa, rugby league player 3 January Ben Matulino, rugby league player Ben O'Keeffe, rugby union referee 6 January – Peter Betham, rugby union player 8 January – Aaron Cruden, rugby union player 18 January – Bryce Heem, rugby union player 20 January – Jared Waerea-Hargreaves, rugby league player 21 January Brayden Mitchell, rugby union player Dominique Peyroux, rugby league player Nafi Tuitavake, rugby union player 26 January Nicole Lewis, water polo player Shaun Treeby, rugby union player 28 January – Emma Crum, road cyclist 29 January – Bradley Rodden, cricketer
February 1 February – Robert Eastham, sport shooter 2 February Shane Archbold, racing cyclist Codey Rei, rugby union player 6 February – Greg Morgan, cricketer 7 February – Hayley Saunders, netball player 8 February – Zac Guildford, rugby union player 9 February – Frae Wilson, rugby union player 12 February – Ellen Barry, tennis player 13 February – Daniel Faleafa, rugby union player 14 February – Sam Johnson, community activist 16 February Phillipa Gray, Paralympic track cyclist Ria van Dyke, beauty pageant contestant 19 February – Olivia Jobsis, artistic gymnast 21 February – Gareth Dawson, basketball player 24 February – Germaine Tang, rhythmic gymnast 28 February – Kevin Proctor, rugby league player
March 2 March – James So'oialo, rugby union player 10 March – Reta Trotman, road cyclist 11 March Annabelle Carey, swimmer Tom Taylor, rugby union player 14 March – Katie Glynn, field hockey player 16 March – Patrick Leafa, rugby union player 17 March – Richard Kingi, rugby union player 20 March Karl Bryson, rugby union player Andrew Pohl, cross-country skier 24 March – Leighton Price, rugby union player 27 March – Camilla Lees, netball player 28 March – Rachel Mercer, road cyclist 30 March – Adam McGeorge, association footballer
April 3 April – Te Huinga Reo Selby-Rickit, netball player 4 April – Kevin Locke, rugby league player 6 April – Joe Matapuku, rugby league player 7 April – Michael Guptill-Bunce, cricketer 15 April – Arana Taumata, rugby league player 17 April – Fa'atiga Lemalu, rugby union player 19 April – Lauren Ellis, track cyclist 22 April – Arun Panchia, field hockey player 26 April – Lucy Talbot, field hockey player 27 April – Hamish Rutherford, cricketer 30 April – Milo Cawthorne, actor
May 3 May – Jesse Bromwich, rugby league player 6 May – Rocky Khan, rugby union player 8 May Tinirau Arona, rugby league player Hayley Palmer, swimmer 9 May – Shane van Gisbergen, motor racing driver 10 May – Sean Reidy, rugby union player 11 May – Te Amo Amaru-Tibble, basketball and netball player 14 May – Vanessa Vandy, pole vaulter 15 May – Bailey Junior Kurariki, convicted criminal 17 May – Mose Masoe, rugby league player 21 May – Emily Robins, actor 27 May Richard Buckman, rugby union player Bailey Mes, netball player 31 May – Chase Stanley, rugby league player
June 2 June – Willy Moon, musician 7 June – James Hamilton, snowboarder 9 June – Baden Kerr, rugby union player 10 June – William Whetton, rugby union player 12 June – Tim Nanai-Williams, rugby union player 15 June – Katie Pearce, rhythmic gymnast 21 June – Albert Anae, rugby union player