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1984
- January 11
- A live 30cm snake is found in a driveway in Parklands. A second snake is found the following day.
- August 20
- A longterm aim of banning open fires is approved by the Christchurch City Council.
- October 5
- Greg Mortimer of Christchurch conquers Mt Everest without oxygen.
- November 5
- The Christchurch Civic Trust Board buys the Mt Vernon property for a public park.
- November 23
- The first woman to head the Methodist Church is Rev Dr Phyllis Guthardt a Christchurch Minister from Riccarton Parish. See 1959
- December 16
- John Walker becomes the first person to run a sub four minute mile in Canterbury. He broke the record at QEII Park. February 1985, Walker broke the world record for highest number of sub four minute miles.
- December 31
- "Kiwi House" opened at Orana Park (first chick born in captivity in South Island, November 1989).
