The Lyttelton Road Tunnel Opened – 27th February 1964

On 27th February 1964, the Lyttelton Road Tunnel opened. It was and has remained New Zealand’s longest road tunnel at 1.9km. From the beginning of the Canterbury settlement, easier access between Port Lyttelton and Christchurch was a constant topic at the Canterbury Provincial Chambers. The Bridle Path was only ever to be temporary route as …

New Zealand’s Largest Evangelical Christian School Opened – 4th February 1964

  Middleton Grange School, New Zealand’s largest evangelical Christian School, situated in Upper Riccarton, opened on 4th February 1964.  It began as a completely independent Christian school with just 64 students and 4 teachers.   In 1996, the school was integrated into the state system with over 1300 students, ranging from Year 1 to Year 13. …