Born in 2022
Turns 4 in 2026
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BACK TO 2022 · New Zealand
A little history to go with their gift.
NASA released the James Webb Space Telescope’s first full-colour images in July. England’s Lionesses beat Germany after extra time to win the Women’s Euro, and Argentina defeated France on penalties after a 3–3 World Cup final.
What happened in 2022?
James Webb shows the universe in new detail
NASA released the James Webb Space Telescope’s first full-colour images on 12 July 2022, showing distant galaxies and stellar nurseries.
NIF experiment reaches a fusion ignition milestone
In December 2022, the National Ignition Facility reported a controlled-fusion experiment that achieved ignition.
England claim a first major women’s title
England beat Germany 2–1 after extra time in the Women’s Euro final on July 31, 2022.
Firsts and new ideas
Rihanna and A$AP Rocky welcome their first child
Rihanna and A$AP Rocky’s first child was born in May 2022.
Artemis I launches Orion around the Moon
NASA launched its uncrewed Artemis I test flight from Kennedy Space Center on November 16, 2022.
Number ones and music in 2022
Chart positions belong to the country and chart named in each record.
Cold Heart topped the 2022 singles ranking
Cold Heart (PNAU Remix) by Elton John and Dua Lipa ranked No. 1 in New Zealand's 2022 End of Year Top 50 Singles.
Eight local albums reached No. 1 in New Zealand in 2022
Recorded Music NZ reported a record eight albums by New Zealand artists reaching No. 1 during 2022.
Prices and everyday money in 2022
New Zealand figures in the money of the time. Units and sources matter: these are not today's prices.
| Item or measure | Then | Unit and source |
|---|---|---|
| Standard domestic letter postage | $1.70 (from 1 July) | one standard domestic letter; size and weight limits follow the price schedule then in force New Zealand Post |
| Petrol (annual avg.) | $2.68 | litre MBIE via Figure.NZ |
| Milk (standard homogenised) | $3.89 | 2 litres Statistics New Zealand |
| Milk (standard homogenised) | $3.91 | 2 litres Statistics New Zealand |
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