1971 Benson & Hedges Centennial Open
| 1971 New Zealand Open | |
|---|---|
| Date | 7 – 13 March |
| Edition | 4th |
| Category | Grand Prix |
| Draw | 32S / 16D |
| Surface | Hard |
| Location | Auckland, New Zealand |
| Venue | Stanley Street Courts |
| Champions | |
| Singles | |
 Bob Carmichael [1] | |
| Doubles | |
| Bob Carmichael / Ray Ruffels [2] | |
The 1971 ATP Auckland Open was a men's Grand Prix tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts. It was in Auckland, New Zealand from 7 March to 13 March 1971. Bob Carmichael won the singles title.
Winners
Men's Singles
Bob Carmichael defeated Allan Stone 7–6, 7–6, 6–3 [1]
- It was Carmichael's 3rd title of the year and the 4th of his career.
Men's Doubles
Bob Carmichael / Ray Ruffels defeated 
Brian Fairlie / 
Raymond Moore 6–3, 6–7, 6–4, 4–6, 6–3 [2]
- It was Carmichael's 2nd title of the year and the 3rd of his career. It was Ruffels's only title of the year and the 4th of his career.