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The First Four Ships Court Unveiled – 1975
In 1975, the First Four Ships Court was unveiled in the South West corner of Cathedral Square. Around four separate ceremony trees and gardens are numerous plaques not only listing the names of our first Canterbury Association settlers but also information on the First Four Ships (Charlotte Jane, Randolph, Sir George Seymour and the Cressy) …
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Willowbank Wildlife Reserve Opened – 26th October 1974
On 26 October 1974, Willowbank Wildlife Reserve opened its gates. Set on 18 hectares, today it houses roughly 500 animals from 50 different species. Willowbank combines the conservation of our native New Zealand fauna with an active appreciation of Canterbury’s natural heritage and pre-European history. Opened as a passionate project by the Willis Family, the …
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The 10th British Commonwealth Games Are Held In Christchurch – 24th January 1974
On 24 January 1974, the 10th British Commonwealth Games opened in grand style in Christchurch. It took place in the purposely built QEII Stadium – the most modern of its type in the world at the time. 1276 competitors took part – 145 of those being New Zealanders. New Zealand won 9 gold, 8 silver …
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Longest Serving Mayor Of The C.C.C Elected – 1974
It must have been quite a day for Sir Hamish Grenfell Hay when he turned up on his first day at work for his father’s iconic Christchurch business – Hays Department Store. He had only been out of school (St Andrew’s College) a few years but he had since become a qualified accountant. When he …
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