of New Zealand to Jon Zealando and Lou Clauson QSM. Radio and Television The Broadcasting Authority in March grants the right to broadcast a second television channel to the private consortium Independent Television Corporation. After the election of the Labour Government in November, Norman Kirk announces the second channel will be run by NZBC. In September, the first live broadcast of an All Black match takes place. The All Blacks played against Australia. Feltex Television Awards: Best Programme: Charlie's Rock – Pukemanu Outstanding Performance: Peter Sinclair in Golden Disc Award Best Drama: Charlie's Rock – Pukemanu See: 1972 in New Zealand television, 1972 in television, List of TVNZ television programming, Public broadcasting in New Zealand Film To Love a Māori See: 1972 in film, List of New Zealand feature films, Cinema of New Zealand Sport Athletics Field events within New Zealand switch from imperial to metric measurements. Track events changed earlier in 1969. David McKenzie wins his fourth and last national title in the men's marathon, clocking 2:14:11.2 on 11 March in Dunedin. Chess The 79th National Chess Championship is held in Hamilton, and is won by R.J. Sutton of Auckland (his third title). Horse racing Harness racing New Zealand Trotting Cup: Globe Bay Auckland Trotting Cup: Royal Ascot Olympic Games Summer Olympics New Zealand sends a team of 89 competitors. Winter Olympics New Zealand sends a team of two alpine skiers. Paralympic Games Summer Paralympics New Zealand sends a team of 10 competitors. Soccer New Zealand National Soccer League won by Mt. Wellington AFC The Chatham Cup is won by Christchurch United who met Mount Wellington. Final 4-4 after extra time First replay 1-1 after extra time Second replay 2-1 Births 3 January: Shaun Longstaff, rugby player 9 January: Gary Stead, cricketer 3 March: Peter O'Leary, soccer referee 27 March: David Bain, originally served 12 years for murder of his family, conviction quashed by Privy Council and subsequently found not guilty at retrial. 29 March: Paul Kent, swimmer 12 April: Jenny Shepherd, field hockey player 17 April: Dylan Mika, All Black (died 20 March 2018) 16 May: Matthew Hart, cricketer 3 June: Robert Kennedy, cricketer 7 June: Karl Urban, actor 11 June: Stephen Kearney, rugby league player and coach 21 June (in South Africa): Irene van Dyk, netball player 3 July: Aleksei Kulashko, chess player 4 July: Craig Spearman, cricketer 12 August: Tony Marsh, rugby player 6 October: Brooke