List of number-one singles in 1972 (New Zealand)

This is a list of songs that reached number one on the New Zealand singles chart in 1972, according to the Recording Industry Association of New Zealand (RIANZ). Prior to the establishment of an official chart in 1975, various publications compiled charts, leading to inconsistencies in historical chart data. This list represents the generally accepted number-one singles for that year based on available resources and reconstructions. The specific methodology used to compile the chart in 1972 may not be entirely consistent with modern chart practices. The chart's accuracy before 1975 is subject to ongoing research and may be adjusted as new information becomes available. Information regarding the length each single held the top spot, artist information, and specific dates of chart placement are included where available and verifiable.