Norman Kirk Courts, corner of Brougham and Strickland Streets, Sydenham, Christchurch
Norman Kirk Courts, corner of Brougham and Strickland Streets, Sydenham, Christchurch
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This Christchurch City Council housing development was named in memory of The Right Honourable Norman Kirk (1923-1974), Prime Minister of New Zealand 1972-1974. The project was officially opened by his widow, Dame Ruth Kirk (1922-2000) on 14 May 1977. At the opening the Mayor of Christchurch, Hamish Hay, made a plea to the Government for more help in urban renewal. See The Press, 16 May 1977, p. 6.
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