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1958 in New Zealand

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1958
in
New Zealand

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The following lists events that happened during 1958 in New Zealand.

Population

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  • Estimated population as of 31 December: 2,316,000.[1]
  • Increase since 31 December 1957: 53,200 (2.35%).[1]
  • Males per 100 females: 101.3.[1]

Incumbents

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Regal and viceregal

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Government

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The 32nd New Zealand Parliament commenced. In power was the newly elected Labour government led by Walter Nash.

Parliamentary opposition

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Main centre leaders

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Events

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Arts and literature

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See 1958 in art, 1958 in literature, Robert Burns Fellowship, Category:1958 books

Music

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See: 1958 in music

Radio

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See: Public broadcasting in New Zealand

Film

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See: Category:1958 film awards, 1958 in film, List of New Zealand feature films, Cinema of New Zealand, Category:1958 films

Sport

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Athletics

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British Empire and Commonwealth Games

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 Gold  Silver  Bronze Total
4 6 9 19

Chess

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  • The 65th National Chess Championship was held in Christchurch, and was won by J.R. Phillips of Auckland.[8]

Horse racing

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Harness racing

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Lawn bowls

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The national outdoor lawn bowls championships are held in Christchurch.[11]

  • Men's singles champion – Phil Skoglund (Northern Bowling Club)
  • Men's pair champions – C.J. Rogers, James Pirret (skip) (Tuakau Bowling Club)
  • Men's fours champions – W.H. Woods, L.G. Donaldson, A. Connew, Pete Skoglund (skip) (Carlton Bowling Club)

Rugby union

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Soccer

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  • The national men's team played seven matches including five internationals:[13]
    • 16 August, Wellington: NZ 2 – 3 Australia
    • 23 August, Auckland: NZ 2 – 2 Australia
    • 26 August, Hamilton: NZ 3 – 0 Waikato XI
    • 31 August, Nouméa: NZ 2 – 1 New Caledonia
    • 7 September, Nouméa: NZ 5 – 1 New Caledonia
    • 14 September, Nouméa: NZ 2 – 1 New Caledonia
    • 18 September, Auckland: NZ 1 – 1 Auckland
  • The Chatham Cup was won by Seatoun for the second consecutive year. They beat Christchurch city 7–1 in the final.[14]
  • Provincial league champions:[15]
    • Auckland: Onehunga
    • Bay of Plenty: Rangers
    • Buller: Millerton Thistle
    • Canterbury: Western
    • Hawke's Bay: Napier Athletic
    • Manawatu: Kiwi United
    • Marlborough: Spartans
    • Nelson: Settlers
    • Northland: Marlin Rovers
    • Otago: Northern AFC
    • Poverty Bay: Eastern Union
    • South Canterbury: West End
    • Southland: Brigadiers
    • Taranaki: City
    • Waikato: Hamilton Technical OB
    • Wairarapa: Masterton Athletic
    • Wanganui: Wanganui Athletic
    • Wellington: Seatoun AFC

Births

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Category:1958 births


Deaths

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Category:1958 deaths

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Historical population estimates tables". Statistics New Zealand. Archived from the original on 31 December 2017.
  2. ^ Statistics New Zealand: New Zealand Official Yearbook, 1990. ISSN 0078-0170 page 52
  3. ^ a b c d e Lambert & Palenski: The New Zealand Almanac, 1982. ISBN 0-908570-55-4
  4. ^ "Elections NZ – Leaders of the Opposition". Archived from the original on 17 October 2008. Retrieved 6 April 2008.
  5. ^ Roche, Edward H.; Roche, Antony H. G. (1983). Green Lane Saga: A Record of Green Lane Hospital, Auckland in the Development of Cardiology and Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery. Auckland, New Zealand: Ray Richards. p. 67. ISBN 978-0-90859-618-8.
  6. ^ O'Neil, Andrea (24 May 2015). "150 years of news - Miracle virgin statue dominates Paraparaumu". Stuff. Retrieved 13 August 2023.
  7. ^ Wehlage, Edward F. (1974). "New Zealand's Challenge to U.S. — Wairakei". Geothermal Energy. Vol. 2. United States. Dept. of Energy. Division of Geothermal Energy. p. 8.
  8. ^ List of New Zealand Chess Champions Archived 14 October 2008 at the Wayback Machine
  9. ^ "List of NZ Trotting cup winners". Archived from the original on 22 February 2012. Retrieved 5 May 2009.
  10. ^ Auckland Trotting cup at hrnz.co.nz Archived 17 June 2009 at the Wayback Machine
  11. ^ McLintock, A.H., ed. (1966). "Bowls, men's outdoor—tournament winners". An Encyclopaedia of New Zealand. Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved 6 June 2018.
  12. ^ Pick and Go rugby results database
  13. ^ List of New Zealand national soccer matches
  14. ^ NZ Soccer Archived 14 March 2009 at the Wayback Machine
  15. ^ "New Zealand: List of champions". Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation. 1999.
  16. ^ "Lesley Murdoch". Archived from the original on 1 October 2007. Retrieved 28 October 2017.
  17. ^ "Interview with Philippa Werry". my.christchurchcitylibraries.com. Retrieved 24 January 2024.

See also

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