1979 New Zealand Open
Date	2–8 January
Edition	12th
Category	Grand Prix
Draw	32S / 16D
Prize money	$50,000
Surface	Hard / outdoor
Location	Auckland, New Zealand
Champions
Singles
Tim Wilkison[1]
Doubles
Bernard Mitton / Kim Warwick[2]
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The 1979 New Zealand Open was a men's professional tennis tournament. The event was part of the 1979 Grand Prix circuit and was held in Auckland, New Zealand. It was the 12th edition of the tournament and was played on outdoor hardcourts and was held from 2 January through 8 January 1979. Eighth-seeded Tim Wilkison won the singles title.^[3]

Finals

Singles

Tim Wilkison defeated Peter Feigl 6–3, 4–6, 6–4, 2–6, 6–2

• It was Wilkinson's only title of the year and the 2nd of his career.

Doubles

Bernard Mitton / Kim Warwick defeated Andrew Jarrett / Jonathan Smith 6–3, 2–6, 6–3

• It was Mitton's 1st title of the year and the 2nd of his career. It was Warwick's 1st title of the year and the 9th of his career.