2005 in New Zealand
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The following lists events that happened during 2005 in New Zealand.
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.