2012 in New Zealand music

The following is a list of notable events that have happened in 2012 in music in New Zealand.

July
On July 28, Colin Horsley died.

September

 * Herbs (band) and Toy Love were inducted into the New Zealand Music Hall of Fame.

October
Concord Dawn's Air Chrysalis won the 2012 New Zealand Music Award for Best Electronica Album
 * The 2012 New Zealand Music Awards took place on October 3. The ceremony awarded 26 awards for various musical accomplishments.

Deaths

 * July 28 – Colin Horsley, pianist and educator, 92