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List of events
The following lists events that happened during 1981 in New Zealand .
Population
Estimated population as of 31 December: 3,194,500.
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Increase since 31 December 1980: 18,100 (0.57%).
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Males per 100 females: 98.7.
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Incumbents
Regal and viceregal
Government
The
39th New Zealand Parliament , led by the
National Party , concluded, and in the
general election the party was re-elected in the
40th New Zealand Parliament . Support for the government decreased, however, with the
Labour Party receiving the largest portion of the popular vote.
Parliamentary opposition
Main centre leaders
Events
Arts and literature
See
1981 in art ,
1981 in literature ,
Category:1981 books
Music
Winners are shown first and in boldface with nominees underneath.
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ALBUM OF THE YEAR: Dave McArtney & The Pink Flamingos – Dave McArtney & The Pink Flamingos
Dennis O'Brien – Still in the same Dream
Hammond Gamble – Hammond Gamble Band
SINGLE OF THE YEAR: Coup D'État – Doctor, I Like Your Medicine
Blam Blam Blam – No Depression in New Zealand
Screaming Meemees – See Me Go
TOP MALE VOCALIST: Dave McArtney (Dave McArtney & The Pink Flamingos)
Deane Waretinei
Hammond Gamble
TOP FEMALE VOCALIST:
Suzanne Prentice
TOP GROUP: Dave McArtney & The Pink Flamingos – Dave McArtney & The Pink Flamingos
MOST PROMISING MALE VOCALIST: Dave McArtney
Paul Schreider
David Hollis
Richard Eriwata
MOST PROMISING FEMALE VOCALIST: Anne Dumont
Celine Toner
Jenny Morris
MOST PROMISING GROUP:
The Screaming Meemees
Blam Blam Blam
Pop Mechanix
ENGINEER OF THE YEAR: Dave Hurley & Graham Myhre – Dave McArtney & the Pink Flamingos
Graham Myhre – Remember the Alamo
Gerry Smith – Still in the Same Dream
PRODUCER OF THE YEAR:
Bruce Lynch – Dave McArtney and the Pink Flamingos
James Hall – Breaking in Another Day
James Hall – Still in the Same Dream
BEST COVER DESIGN: David Hollis – Caught Alive
Mark Clare – Broadcast O.R
Hal Chapman – Dave McArtney and the Pink Flamingos
SPECIAL AWARD: Fred Smith – Services to the Recording Industry (particularly with regard to Copyright)
See:
1981 in music
Performing arts
Radio and television
Feltex Television Awards:
See:
1981 in New Zealand television ,
1981 in television ,
List of TVNZ television programming ,
Category:Television in New Zealand ,
Category:New Zealand television shows ,
Public broadcasting in New Zealand
Film
See:
Category:1981 film awards ,
1981 in film ,
List of New Zealand feature films ,
Cinema of New Zealand ,
Category:1981 films
Sport
Athletics
Paul Ballinger wins his second national title in the men's marathon, clocking 2:17:28 on 2 May in
Rotorua , while
Christine Munro claims her first title in the women's championship (2:56:04).
Chess
Cricket
Horse racing
Harness racing
Rugby union
Shooting
Soccer
Births
5 January:
Corey Flynn , rugby player.
10 January:
Hayden Roulston , professional cyclist.
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21 January:
Jason Williams , rugby player.
27 January:
Tony Woodcock , rugby player.
29 January:
Jake Adams , musician.
12 February:
Daniel Braid , rugby player.
21 February:
Tainui Tukiwaho , Actor.
6 March:
Tim Brown , soccer player.
20 March:
Jamaal Lolesi , rugby league player.
25 March:
Mose Tuiali'i , rugby player.
27 March:
Sione Faumuina , rugby league player.
30 April:
Ali Williams , rugby player.
4 May:
Kate Elliott , actor.
6 May:
Jodi Te Huna , netball player.
10 May:
Lloyd Stephenson , field hockey player.
19 May:
Jamie How , cricketer.
25 May:
Shelley Paikea , singer.
25 May:
Matt Utai , rugby league player.
25 May:
Motu Tony , rugby league player.
2 June:
Brad Mika , rugby player.
9 June:
Dean Couzins , field hockey player.
19 June:
Moss Burmester , swimmer.
28 June:
Demetrius "Savage" Savelio , rapper.
3 July:
Tevita Latu , rugby league player.
31 July:
Paul Whatuira , rugby league player.
31 July:
Scott Talbot , swimmer and swimming coach.
3 August:
Daniel Koprivcic , soccer player.
6 September:
Te Atirau Paki , television presenter.
22 September:
James Stosic , rugby player.
24 September:
Michael Davidson , cricketer.
Brendon McCullum 27 September:
Brendon McCullum , cricketer.
29 September (in Germany):
Shane Smeltz , soccer player.
29 October:
Dwayne Cameron , actor
29 October (in Sydney):
Jamie Waugh , writer.
24 November:
Ian Butler , cricketer.
10 December:
Caleb Ross , actor.
10 December:
Conrad Smith , rugby player.
20 December:
Leo Bertos , soccer player.
Category:1981 births
Deaths
See also
References
1981 in Oceania
Sovereign states Associated states of New Zealand