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Mt Pleasant joined the Greater Christchurch – 1st April 1943
On 1st April 1943, Mt Pleasant joined the Greater Christchurch and came under the care of the C.C.C. Tauhinu Korokio was the site of an Ngati Mamoe Pa. It was a superior location due to its 360 degree views, its ample wood supply and many water springs. The name came from two native shrubs that …
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The C.C.C. Took Over The Construction Of The Sign Of The Takahe – 16th December 1942
On 16 December 1942, the Christchurch City Council took over the construction of the uncompleted Sign of the Takahe. Harry Ell (Christchurch City Coucillor 1903 & 1917 – 1919 and New Zealand Member of Parliament 1899 – 1919) had always been passionate about Christchurch’s natural heritage. He envisioned a network of scenic reserves across the …
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Secret Caverns Are Built Behind Cashmere – 1942
Following the aftermath of the bombing of Pearl Harbour on 7th December 1941, New Zealand was gripped in fear of an invasion. A plan would have to be made so that the Government could continue to govern if such an event should take place. The cities of Wellington and Christchurch were chosen to house two …
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WWII Arrived Just Five Kilometres From Our Coast – 25th June 1941
On 25 June 1941, a German minelayer named ‘Adjutant’ (pictured) successfully laid 10 mines at the entrance of Lyttelton Harbour without anyone knowing. We only found out through captured German papers four years later. They were buried between 16 to 22 metres deep and the nearest was just 5km from the coast line, near Godley …
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