1956 in New Zealand
The following lists events that happened during 1956 in New Zealand. Incumbents. Government. The 31st New Zealand Parliament continued. In power was the National government under Sidney Holland. Arts and literature. See 1956 in art, 1956 in literature, Music. See: 1956 in music Radio. See: Public broadcasting in New Zealand Film. See: , 1956 in film, List of New Zealand feature films, Cinema of New Zealand, Sport. Lawn bowls. The national outdoor lawn bowls championships are held in Dunedin.