| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Venue(s) | Basin Reserve, Wellington |
| Dates | 22 August 1959 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Northern (1st title) |
| Runner-up | North Shore United |
The 1959 Chatham Cup was the 32nd annual version of the Chatham Cup, a nationwide knockout football competition in New Zealand. The competition was run on a regional basis, with regional associations each holding separate qualifying rounds. Teams taking part in the final rounds are known to have included North Shore United, Rangers (Bay of Plenty), Hamilton Wanderers, Eastern Union (Gisborne), Moturoa AFC (New Plymouth), Colenso Athletic (Hawkes Bay), Wanganui Athletic, Massey College (Manawatu), Miramar Rangers, Nelson Rangers, Western (Christchurch), Northern (Dunedin), Brigadiers (Invercargill).