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1985 In New Zealand




1984 In New Zealand ,
Other Events Of 1985 ,
1986 In New Zealand ,
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SUMMARY


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See: 1985 and Timeline Of New Zealand History plus data below.


INCUMBENTS


Regal and Vice Regal



Government

The TBDth New Zealand Parliament continued. Government was a coalition between
Labour and the Progressives , with
United Future supporting supply votes. At the 17 September Election , the government arrangements changed considerably. The Labour-Progressive government is now supported by New Zealand First and United Future , both of whom as their leader as a minister ''outside'' of Cabinet.



Opposition Leaders




Main centre leaders



EVENTS


See , Military History Of New Zealand , Timeline Of Environmental History Of New Zealand , Timeline Of New Zealand History


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September


October


November


December



ARTS AND LITERATURE


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Music


See: 1985 In Music , New Zealand Top 50 Albums Of 1985 , Tui Award Winners 1985 , ARIA Music Awards Of 1985 ,


New Zealand Music Awards


  • SINGLE OF THE YEAR Netherworld Dancing Toys - For Today




  • BEST GROUP Netherworld Dancing Toys


  • MOST PROMISING MALE VOCALIST Mark Loveys (Satellite Spies)


  • MOST PROMISING FEMALE VOCALIST Debbie Harwood




  • BEST VIDEO Fane Flaws - Diamonds On China ( The Narcs )


  • BEST FILM SOUNDTRACK Hammond Gamble / Beaver - Should I be good Should I Be Evil


  • BEST PRODUCER Nigel Stone - For Today


  • BEST ENGINEER Graeme Myhre - Lift Your Head Up High


  • BEST JAZZ ALBUM Jacqui Fitzgerald - The Masquerade Is Over


  • BEST CLASSICAL ALBUM Tamas Vasmas – Brahms


  • BEST COUNTRY ALBUM Patsy Riggir - You Remind Me Of A Love Song


  • BEST FOLK ALBUM Alan Young - That’s No Way To Get Along


  • BEST GOSPEL ALBUM Jules Riding - On This Night


  • POLYNESIAN ALBUM OF THE YEAR Herbs – Long Ago


  • BEST COVER Debra Bustin - Krazy Legs (The Pelicans)



Radio and Television


See: , Public Broadcasting In New Zealand


Film


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APPOINTMENTS AND AWARDS


See: New Zealand Order Of Merit , Order Of New Zealand



SPORT




BIRTHS




DEATHS




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