1967

February 15

Waltham Lido Pool opens.

February 28

Canterbury cricket team defeats visiting Australians, the first time any New Zealand team had done so.

April 3

Re-built Ferrymead Bridge opens.

May 29

Opening of the New Bank of New Zealand building in Cathedral Square.

June

First paraplegic sports in New Zealand at Christchurch Hospital.

October

First section of Northern Motorway opens.

(no date)

"Golden Plough" world ploughing championships held at Lincoln College.

Related

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