1972

February 21

Adelaide (Australia) becomes Christchurch’s first sister city.

September 30

New Town Hall complex and James Hay Theatre (designed by Warren and Mahoney) opens. Ferrier Fountain commissioned.

December 3

First jumbo jet lands at airport.

Related

• Year by Year List
• Firsts, bests, worsts and lasts
• Sources
• About the Christchurch Chronology.