1969

Mona Vale gatehouse - 197?

May 25

First pair of one-way streets (Lichfield and St Asaph Streets) in operation. With traffic signals eventually controlled by a computer, this was the beginning of New Zealand’s first area traffic control scheme.

June

Mona Vale estate bought by City and Riccarton Borough.

November 1

Ministry of Transport takes over traffic enforcement from City Council.

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