1989 in New Zealand

none February 2020 1989 The following lists events that happened during 1989 in New Zealand. Population Estimated population as of 31 December: 3,369,800.Historical population estimates tables http://archive.stats.govt.nz/browse_for_stats/population/estimates_and_projections/historical-population-tables.aspx https://web.archive.org/web/20171231000952/http://archive.stats.govt.nz/browse_for_stats/population/estimates_and_projections/historical-population-tables.aspx 31 December 2017 Statistics New Zealand 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).http://www.elections.org.nz/democracy/leaders-opposition.html Elections NZ – Leaders of the Opposition 6 April 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081017200326/http://www1.elections.org.nz/democracy/leaders-opposition.html 17 October 2008 dead dmy-all 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 http://www.nzlii.org/nz/legis/hist_act/rbonza19891989n157271/ Reserve Bank Act, 1989 New Zealand Law online 1989 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 http://www.nzlii.org/nz/legis/hist_act/mfa19891989n159188/ Maori Fisheries Act, 1989 New Zealand Law online 1989 passed. The Sale of Liquor Act http://www.nzlii.org/nz/legis/hist_act/sola19891989n63186/ Sale of Liquor Act, 1989 New Zealand Law online 1989 passed; it provided for supermarkets to sell wine (but not beer; this happened in 1999). Two amendments were also passed in 1989.http://listener.co.nz/issue/3537/columnists/10556/civilised_drinking.html Cheers to George Laking: 1912–2008 Easton Brian New Zealand Listener 23 February 2008 212 3537 24 February 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080227043154/http://www.listener.co.nz/issue/3537/columnists/10556/civilised_drinking.html 27 February 2008 dead dmy February – Bob Jones unveils the Gore trout statue.Aotearoa RNZ Te Reo Irirangi o 11 February 2026 Finn Diesel, Trixie or Trevor? - name sought for Gore's iconic giant trout https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/regions_southland/586570/finn-diesel-trixie-or-trevor-name-sought-for-gore-s-iconic-giant-trout 23 June 2026 RNZ en-nz 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.http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=4899 Friendships born out of tragedy Garner Theresa The New Zealand Herald 11 November 2009 9 April 1999 9–12 April – British Airways Concorde G-BOAF visits Christchurch Airport on a world tour.Wilson Dave 10 April 1989 Thousands see Concorde land 1 The Press https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/press/1989/04/10/1 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.http://www.pukeariki.com/en/stories/media/junelitman.htm June Litman's Literary Legacy Puke Ariki 2003 Virginia Winder 31 May 2008 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20081013045242/http://www.pukeariki.com/en/stories/media/junelitman.htm 13 October 2008 dmy 1 May – Jim Anderton forms the NewLabour Party. 1 July – GST is increased from 10% to 12.5%.New Zealand Economic Chronology 1989 https://www.rbnz.govt.nz/-/media/8ae7d5450ab74cdf9e0bd1a62d6057c4.ashx 30 August 2024 Reserve Bank of New Zealand 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.https://www.legislation.govt.nz/act/public/1989/0119/latest/DLM193572.html Abolition of the Death Penalty Act 1989 Parliamentary Counsel Office 27 July 2022 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 New Zealand Music Awards Winners are shown first with nominees underneath.Awards 1989 http://www.nzmusicawards.co.nz/2009/10/29/1989-winners/ Listing NZ Music Awards 29 September 2012 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20130403024803/http://www.nzmusicawards.co.nz/2009/10/29/1989-winners/ 3 April 2013 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 ‘Navigator’ scoops pool at Film and TV awards https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/press/1989/06/29/6 The Press 29 June 1989 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.https://web.archive.org/web/20120405141429/http://www.deaflympics.com/games/index.asp?GamesID=27 5 April 2012 Christchurch 1989 http://www.deaflympics.com/games/index.asp?GamesID=27 dead International Committee of Sports for the Deaf Deaflympics.com Horse racing Harness racing New Zealand Trotting Cup: Inky Lordhttp://www.hrnz.co.nz/data/major_races/nz_trotting_cup.htm List of NZ Trotting cup winners 6 May 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20120222233106/http://www.hrnz.co.nz/data/major_races/nz_trotting_cup.htm 22 February 2012 dead dmy-all Auckland Trotting Cup: NeroshipAuckland Trotting cup at hrnz.co.nz https://web.archive.org/web/20090617211531/http://www.hrnz.co.nz/data/major_races/major_race2.htm 17 June 2009 Shooting Ballinger Belt – Ken Meade (Petone)http://www.nranz.com/competitions/ballinger_belt New Zealand champion shot / Ballinger Belt winners National Rifle Association of New Zealand 11 October 2014 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20150125012900/http://www.nranz.com/competitions/ballinger_belt 25 January 2015 Soccer The Chatham Cup is won by Christchurch United who beat Rotorua City 7–1 in the final.Chatham Cup records, nzsoccer.com https://web.archive.org/web/20090314234154/http://www.nzsoccer.com/page/chatham_cup_records.html 14 March 2009 Births 30em 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 23 June – Lisa Carrington, flatwater canoer July 5 July – Lizzie Marvelly, singer, songwriter 9 July Ella Gunson, field hockey player Claire Kersten, netball player 13 July – Joel Abraham, cricketer 19 July – Sam McKendry, rugby league player 21 July Jordan Selwyn, actor Maama Vaipulu, rugby union player 22 July Israel Adesanya, mixed martial artist Trent Boult, cricketer 25 July – Blair Tuke, sailor 27 July Penelope Marshall, swimmer Jason Schirnack, rugby league player 31 July – Charlotte Harrison, field hockey player August 3 August – Teddy Stanaway, rugby union player 11 August – Eddie Dawkins, track cyclist 13 August – Greg Draper, association footballer 15 August Kendall Brown, snowboarder Jordan Rapana, rugby league player 16 August – Alistair Bond, rower 21 August – Natasha Hind, swimmer 22 August – Robbie Robinson, rugby union player 23 August – George Worker, cricketer 31 August – James Lassche, rower September 1 September – Sophie Devine, cricketer and field hockey player 4 September – Elliot Dixon, rugby union player 8 September – Jessica McCormack, basketball and netball player 11 September – Brendon O'Connor, rugby union player 13 September – Kenny Edwards, rugby league player 14 September Constantine Mika, rugby league player Pana Hema Taylor, actor 15 September David Ambler, sprint athlete Chetan Ramlu, musician 16 September – Nick Beard, cricketer 19 September Marty Banks, rugby union player Belgium Tuatagaloa, rugby union player 20 September – Evan Williams, squash player 21 September – Sandor Earl, rugby league player 23 September – Michael Arms, rower 24 September Cathryn Finlayson, field hockey player Leilani Van Dieren, rhythmic gymnast October 7 October – Ben Botica, rugby union player 8 October – Sione Lousi, rugby league player 9 October – Russell Packer, rugby league player 10 October – Andrew Mathieson, cricketer 11 October – Robbie Manson, rower 12 October – Sarah Miller, artistic gymnast 13 October – Izaac Williams, basketball player 15 October – Dominic Storey, motor racing driver 19 October – Junior Fa, boxer 21 October – Ivana Palezevic, actor 23 October – Lauren Sieprath, water polo player 25 October – Tim Bond, rugby union player 28 October Kelly Brazier, rugby union player Claire Broadbent, rhythmic gymnast Sam Dickson, rugby union player November 1 November – Alehana Mara, rugby league player 2 November – Michael Pollard, cricketer 3 November – The Phantom Chance, Thoroughbred racehorse 8 November – Jessica Moulds, netball player 9 November – Marcus Daniell, tennis player 10 November – Brendon Hartley, motor racing driver 12 November – Dean Robinson, cricketer 13 November – Alex Feneridis, association footballer 14 November Jake Robertson, athlete Zane Robertson, athlete 15 November – Natasha Hansen, track cyclist 15 November – Courtney Abbot, actor 18 November – Brady Barnett, cricketer 19 November – Andrew Marck, baseball player 20 November – Abby Erceg, association footballer 29 November – Jonathon Bassett-Graham, cricketer December 2 December – Jack Wilson, rugby union player 4 December – Buxton Popoali'i, rugby union player 7 December – Ria Percival, association footballer 8 December Jono Lester, motor racing driver Jesse Sene-Lefao, rugby league player 14 December – Amini Fonua, swimmer 15 December David Ambler, track athlete Ian Hogg, association footballer 20 December – Leeson Ah Mau, rugby league player 21 December – Ashley Smallfield, water polo player 22 December – Josh Junior, sailor 29 December – Michael Stanley, rugby union player Exact date unknown Ben Sanders, crime writer Owen Walker, computer hacker Deaths 30em January–March 8 January – Giovanni Cataldo, fisherman, search & rescue organiser (born 1927) 21 January – Tiny Leys, rugby union player (born 1907) 22 January – Fred Ladd, aviator (born 1908) 29 January – Seton Otway, racehorse owner and breeder (born 1894) 2 February Harry Highet, engineer, designer of the P-class yacht (born 1892) Sir Arnold Nordmeyer, politician (born 1901) 9 February – Bill Dalley, rugby union player and administrator (born 1901) 13 February – Archie Strang. rugby union player (born 1906) 15 February – Hōri Ngata, lexicographer, local-body politician (born 1919) 20 February – Stuart Black, athlete (born 1908) 24 February – Leila Hurle, educator, school inspector (born 1901) 4 March Harold Miller, librarian, historian (born 1898) Randolph Rose, athlete (born 1901) 7 March – Nevile Lodge, cartoonist (born 1918) 8 March – Alf Budd, rugby union player (born 1922) April–June 2 April – Sir James Henare, soldier, Ngāpuhi leader (born 1911) 6 April – Marjorie Chambers, nurse, nursing tutor and administrator (born 1906) 13 April – Frank Hofmann, photographer, musician (born 1916) 22 April Mary Campbell, librarian, Quaker (born 1907) Vi Farrell, cricketer (born 1913) 23 April – Rupert Worker, cricketer (born 1896) 30 April – Nelson Dalzell, rugby union player (born 1921) 2 May – Freddie French, rugby league player (born 1911) 5 May – Dame Sister Mary Leo, music teacher (born 1895) 13 May – Sir Lance Cross, basketball player, sports administrator and broadcaster (born 1912) 4 June – Vernon Cracknell, politician (born 1912) 12 June – Cath Vautier, netball player, coach and administrator (born 1902) 26 June – Earle Riddiford, lawyer and mountaineer (born 1921) July–September 1 July Eric Holland, politician (born 1921) Olga Sansom, botanist, broadcaster, museum director (born 1900) 15 July – Jack Scholes, sailor (born 1917) 14 August – Sir Dove-Myer Robinson, politician, mayor of Auckland (1968–80) (born 1901) 28 August – Sir Robert Macintosh, anaesthetist (born 1897) 1 September – Mac Cooper, agricultural scientist (born 1910) 4 September – Sir Ronald Syme, historian (born 1903) 11 September Roy Traill, wildlife ranger (born 1892) Freddie Wood, historian (born 1903) 14 September – Eddie McLeod, cricketer (born 1900) 15 September – Harry Cave, cricketer (born 1922) 18 September – Sir Peter Phipps, military leader (born 1908) October–December 1 October – David Penman, Anglican archbishop (born 1936) 2 October – Bert Grenside, rugby union player (born 1899) 7 October Keith Elliott, soldier, recipient of the Victoria Cross (born 1916) Pat Twohill, actor and radio announcer (born 1915) 11 October – Joe Procter, rugby union player (born 1906) 14 October – Rodney Kennedy, artist, art critic, pacifist (born 1909) 23 October – Howard Alloo, cricketer (born 1895) 24 October – Eileen Soper, journalist, writer, Girl Guide commissioner (born 1900) 26 October – Andrew Roberts, cricketer (born 1947) 18 November – Pat Hond, police officer, teacher, Taranaki Māori leader (born 1927) 25 November – Kōhine Pōnika, composer of waiata Māori (born 1920) 28 November Beethoven Algar, rugby union player (born 1894) Stan Cawtheray, association footballer (born 1906) 30 November – Wiremu Heke, rugby union player (born 1894) 2 December – Norman Davis, English language and literature academic (born 1913) 8 December – Jack Rankin, rugby union player and coach (born 1914) 9 December – Brett Austin, swimmer (born 1959) 13 December – Peter de la Mare, physical organic chemist (born 1920) 27 December – Ron Ulmer, track cyclist (born 1913) See also List of years in New Zealand Timeline of New Zealand history History of New Zealand Military history of New Zealand Timeline of the New Zealand environment Timeline of 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