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1964
- February 27
- Lyttelton road tunnel opens, New Zealand’s longest.
- March 7-8
- Air exposition at airport marks opening of runway extensions (to 2400 metres) and 50th anniversary of Scotland’s Timaru to Christchurch flight.
- June 27
- Large crowds for visit of Beatles pop group.
- July 17
- Opening of the Government Life Building in Cathedral Square. It was the city’s first "high rise glass box". The building’s rooftop clock and temperature readings have become a familiar part of the Square.
- July 28
- Rolleston Avenue trees cut down by City Council, at the request of Christ’s College Board. Intense public protest follows.
- November 28
- Opening of Cashin Quay, Lyttelton Harbour. The engineering techniques used in reclaiming this area were unique in the world.
