Give a stream of consciousness and then the final answer. Capital punishment in New Zealand first appeared in a codified form when it became a British territory in 1840, and was first employed in 1842. It was last used in 1957, abolished for murder in 1961, and abolished altogether, including for treason, in 1989. During the period that it was in effect, 85 people were executed.\n\nAnswer this question based on the passage: when was death penalty abolished in new zealand?
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This is the relevant information: It was last used in 1957, abolished for murder in 1961, and abolished altogether, including for treason, in 1989.
So, the final answer is 1989.
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