Events
- The fourth Sweetwaters Music Festival is held near Pukekawa.
- The visit of the United States nuclear-powered frigate Texas sparks widespread protests.
- The Official Information Act 1982 replaces the 1951 Official Secrets Act.
- 1 January: The Closer Economic Relations Free trade agreement between Australia and New Zealand comes into force.
- March: The Prince and Princess of Wales visit New Zealand, bringing their baby son Prince William with them.
- 28 March: Deputy Prime Minister of Australia and Minister for Trade, Lionel Bowen and New Zealand High Commissioner to Australia, Laurie Francis sign the Closer Economic Relations agreement in Canberra, Australia.
- 1 July: Lorraine Downes, Miss New Zealand, is crowned Miss Universe in St. Louis, Missouri, USA.
- 22 August: The New Zealand Party is launched.
- 1 September: Disappearance (and presumed death) of 14-year-old Kirsa Jensen.
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