2005 in New Zealand
The following lists events that happened during 2005 in New Zealand.
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At the beginning of 2005, the news was dominated by the recent "Boxing Day Tsunami". New Zealanders gave time and $25 million (money and goods) for relief in the areas affected.
The Foreshore and seabed legislation came into effect and was criticised by a UN committee.
The general election was the first contested by the Māori Party and Destiny New Zealand. It resulted in the continuation of the Fifth Labour Government of New Zealand.
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