1966

January 17

City Council grants charter to 2nd Battalion, RNZIR.

April 23-24

Visit by Queen Mother.

May 25

Steering committe set up to plan Ferrymead Historic Park.

June 8

New "Wahine", described as "the largest vehicular ferry in the world", begins on the Lyttelton-Wellington run.

August 9

First City Council urban renewal housing (Airedale Courts) opens.

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