1919

Metropolitan population reaches 100,000.

February 1

New Zealand’s first commercial aviation accident. Chief instructor C.M. Hill killed in crash of a Canterbury Aviation Company biplane near Riccarton racecourse.

July 19-21

Christchurch peace celebrations to mark the end of World War I.

Related

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