1922
- March 1
- Addington School Committee presents a special certificate to Cecil Hughes for 8 years attendance without missing a day (probably a New Zealand record).
- July 10
- Hagley Park and Botanic Gardens included in city boundary.
- November
- Great Exhibition opens.
- (no date)
- Christchurch swimmer Gwitha Shand sets world record for the women’s 440 yard freestyle. She subsequently twice lowered her own record.