The following lists events that happened during1932 in New Zealand .
In 1932, the rebuild ofNapier was underway after the devastating1931 Hawke's Bay earthquake ; its architecture is regarded today as being one of the finest collections ofArt Deco in the world Estimated population as of 31 December: 1,534,700.[ 1] Increase since previous 31 December 1931: 11,900 (0.78%).[ 1] Males per 100 females: 103.6.[ 1] Regal and viceregal [ edit ] The24th New Zealand Parliament commenced with the coalition of theUnited Party and theReform Party .
Parliamentary opposition [ edit ] Main centre leaders [ edit ] Dedication of the war memorial carillion, Wellington 23 February: First session of the 24th Parliament commences.[ 4] 25 April: Dedication ceremony for theNew Zealand National War Memorial Carillion in Wellington. 10 May: Parliament goes into recess. 28 June: TheOtago Witness [ 5] 22 September: Parliament recommences. 8 December: First session of the 24th Parliament concludes. Arts and literature [ edit ] See1932 in art ,1932 in literature ,Category:1932 books
See:1932 in music
See:Public broadcasting in New Zealand
See:Category:1932 film awards ,1932 in film ,List of New Zealand feature films ,Cinema of New Zealand ,Category:1932 films
The 41st National Chess Championship was held in Napier, and was won by G. Gundersen of Melbourne, his second title.[ 6] The 22ndNew Zealand Open championship was won byAndrew Shaw , his fifth title.[ 7] The 36th National Amateur Championships were held in Wellington[ 8] Men: Rana Wagg (Hutt) – 2nd title Women: Mrs J.C. Templar Thoroughbred racing [ edit ] The national outdoor lawn bowls championships are held in Christchurch.[ 12]
Men's singles champion – J. Scott (Caledonian Bowling Club) Men's pair champions –Bill Bremner , C. Hardley (skip) (West End Bowling Club, Auckland) Men's fours champions – K.S. Mackay,Len Keys , C.H. de Launay, M. Walker (skip) (Auckland Bowling Club) Total 0 1 0 1
Category:Rugby union in New Zealand
InauguralBledisloe Cup won by New Zealand 2–1 Ranfurly Shield held by Canterbury all season, with defenses against Sth Canterbury 11–5, Auckland 14–0, West Coast 5–3, Wellington 9–8, Buller 13–0, Waikato 17–6New Zealand national rugby league team
1 January –Vinka Lucas , fashion designer and retailer, magazine founder (died 2020) 3 January –Stanley James , cricketer (died 2002) 6 January –Eunice Eichler , midwife, open adoption advocate (died 2017) 9 January –Whetu Tirikatene-Sullivan , politician (died 2011) 13 January –Mervyn Edmunds , cricketer (died 2015) 18 January –Jock Butterfield , rugby league player (died 2004) 20 January –Mervin Sandri , cricketer (died 2016) 23 January –Ann Trotter , historian (died 2022) 28 January –Keith Roberts , rugby league player and coach (died 2015) 31 January –Derek Quigley , politician 16 February –Daphne Robinson , cricketer (died 2008) 19 February –Ray La Varis , politician (died 1986) 20 February –Ann Ballin , psychologist, victims' rights advocate (died 2003) 1 March –Ranginui Walker , academic, writer (died 2016) 4 March –William Norman , cricketer (died 2009) 8 March –Pat O'Connor , Roman Catholic priest (died 2014) 9 March –Les McNichol , rugby league player (died 2013) 10 March –Fred Gerbic , politician (died 1995) 15 March –Roger Green , archaeologist (died 2009) 16 March –Frank Albrechtsen , association footballer 19 March –Ernest Wainscott , cricket umpire 24 March –Peter Jones , rugby union player (died 1994) 2 April –Joan Fear , painter (died 2022) 3 April –John Hooker , novelist (died 2008) 13 April –Robert Long , cricketer (died 2010) 20 April –Farquhar Wilkinson , cellist (died 2022) 1 May –Keith Mann , fencer, sports administrator (died 2021) 5 May –John Cunneen , Roman Catholic bishop (died 2010) 7 May –Krystyna Tomaszyk , writer, social activist (died 2020) 12 May –Tom Kneebone , cabaret performer, actor (died 2003) 13 May 21 May –Binney Lock , journalist, newspaper editor (died 2014) 23 May 29 May –Paddy McFarlane , association footballer (died 2013) 1 June –Frank Cameron , cricketer (died 2023) 4 June –Maurice Shadbolt , writer (died 2004) 7 June –Arapera Hineira Kaa Blank , poet, teacher (died 2002) 12 June –June Kerr , ballerina (died 2018) 23 June –Bob Blair , cricketer 3 July –Gordon Challis , poet (died 2018) 4 July –Ron Horsley , rugby union player (died 2007) 5 July –Robert Webster , virologist 1 August –Hector Busby , traditional navigator and waka builder (died 2019) 2 August 7 August –Robin Ferrier , organic chemist (died 2013) 20 August –Joseph Churchward , graphic designer, typographer (died 2013) 22 August –Barbara van den Broek , architect, landscape architect (died 2001) 27 August –John Watkinson , soil scientist (died 2017) 31 August –William Frame , cricketer (died 1965) 4 September –David McIntyre , historian (died 2022) 6 September –Ross Jansen , politician, mayor of Hamilton (1977–1989) (died 2010) 2 October –Roger Gibbs , swimmer (died 2012) 5 October –Barbara Goodman , politician, political hostess (died 2013) 17 October –C. K. Stead , academic, writer 23 October –Brenda Duncan , cricketer( 29 October –Alan Preston , association footballer, cricketer (died 2014) 5 November –Guy Bowers , rugby union player (died 2000) 8 November –John Hastie , cricket umpire 10 November –Tony Ciprian , broadcaster (died 2015) 13 November –Kāterina Mataira , Māori language advocate, teacher, artist, writer (died 2011) 15 November –John Lasher , rugby league player, sailor (died 2015) 17 November 1 December –Heather Begg , opera singer (died 2009) 4 December –Ian Brackenbury Channell , Wizard of New Zealand 6 December –Paul Reeves , Anglican archbishop, Governor-General (1985–1990) (died 2011) 7 December –Norman Kingsbury , educational administrator (died 2019) 23 December –Bill Gray , rugby union player (died 1993) 27 December –Donald Gemmell , rower (died 2022) 5 April –Phar Lap , Thoroughbred racehorse (foaled 1926) 12 April –Henry Stronach , cricketer (born 1865) 16 April –Rutherford Waddell , Presbyterian minister, social reformer, writer (bornc. 1851 ) 19 April – DameChristina Massey , community leader, political hostess (born 1863) 5 May –Gloaming , Thoroughbred racehorse (foaled 1915) 16 May –William Pember Reeves , politician, historian, poet, social reformer (born 1857) 30 May –Hori Pukehika , woodcarver, Te Ati Haunui-a-Pāpārangi leader (bornc. 1847 ) 2 June –Thomas Edmonds , businessman and philanthropist (born 1932)[ 15] 24 June 17 July –Sidney Luttrell , architect, building contractor (born 1872) 3 August –William Bock , engraver, lithographer, medal and stamp designer, publisher (born 1847) 20 August –John Cunningham , cricketer (born 1854) 2 September –Hester Maclean , nurse, journal editor (born 1859) 4 September –Bert Palmer , rugby union player (born 1901) 10 September –Hugh Valentine , politician (born 1848) 15 September –Frederick Allsop , politician (born 1865) 5 October –George Carter , politician (born 1864) 6 October –Alex Wilson , rugby union player (born 1874) 17 October 23 October –Ernest Currie , rugby union player, cricketer (born 1873) 16 November –William Nelson , farmer, industrialist (born 1843) 22 November –Helen Nicol , suffragist, temperance campaigner (born 1854) 24 November –Isabella Fraser , hospital matron (born 1857) 10 December –William Butler , sawmiller, timber merchant (born 1858) 11 December –James Horn , politician (born 1855) 21 December –Harold Livingstone Tapley , politician (born 1875) ^a b c "Historical population estimates tables" . Statistics New Zealand. Archived fromthe original on 31 December 2017.^ Statistics New Zealand:New Zealand Official Yearbook, 1990 . ISSN 0078-0170 page 52 ^ "Elections NZ – Leaders of the Opposition" . Archived fromthe original on 17 October 2008. Retrieved6 April 2008 .^ Lambert & Palenski:The New Zealand Almanac , 1982.ISBN 0-908570-55-4 ^ "Chapter 2: Early Statistical Sources – 19th Century" (PDF) .Statistical Publications 1840–2000 . Statistics New Zealand. p. 12. Archived fromthe original (PDF) on 25 November 2007.^ List of New Zealand Chess Champions Archived 14 October 2008 at theWayback Machine ^ "PGA European – Holden New Zealand Open" . The Sports Network. 2005. Archived fromthe original on 25 May 2011. Retrieved25 March 2009 .^ McLintock, A. H., ed. (1966)."Men's Golf – National Champions" .An Encyclopaedia of New Zealand . Te Ara – The Encyclopedia of New Zealand. Retrieved13 February 2009 . ^ "List of NZ Trotting cup winners" . Archived fromthe original on 22 February 2012. Retrieved5 May 2009 .^ Auckland Trotting cup at hrnz.co.nz Archived 17 June 2009 at theWayback Machine ^a b c d e Lambert, Max; Palenski, Ron (1982).The New Zealand Almanac . Moa Almanac Press. pp. 448– 454.ISBN 0-908570-55-4 ^ McLintock, A.H. , ed. (1966). "Bowls, men's outdoor—tournament winners".An Encyclopaedia of New Zealand . Retrieved6 June 2018 .^ Chatham Cup records, nzsoccer.com Archived 14 March 2009 at theWayback Machine ^ "New Zealand: List of champions" . Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation. 1999.^ Hurrell, Mei (1993).The legacy of Thomas Edmonds (PDF) . Christchurch. Environmental Policy & Planning Unit. Christchurch, N.Z.: Christchurch City Council, Environmental Policy & Planning Unit.ISBN 0-9597973-1-9 OCLC 39746008 . 1932 in New Zealand at Wikimedia Commons
1932 in Oceania
Sovereign states Associated states
Gold
Silver
Bronze
Media related to1932 in New Zealand at Wikimedia Commons