The following lists events that happened during 1914 in New Zealand. New Zealand showed no hesitation in emulating Britain's declaration of war on Germany and entering World War I. New Zealand troops became the first to occupy German territory when they took over Samoa in November.

Incumbents

Regal and viceregal

Government

The 18th New Zealand Parliament concludes, and the Reform Party is returned for its second term of office following the 1914 general election on 10 December.

Parliamentary opposition

Judiciary

Main centre leaders

Events

Arts and literature

See 1914 in art, 1914 in literature, Category:1914 books

Music

See: 1914 in music

Film

Sport

Chess

Golf

Horse racing

Harness racing

Thoroughbred racing

Lawn bowls

The national outdoor lawn bowls championships are held in Dunedin.

Rugby league

Rugby union

Soccer

Tennis

Births

January–March

April–June

July–September

October–December

Deaths

January–June

July–December

Full date unknown