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Christchurch’s Heart Broken by Queen Of The Seas – 23rd October 1985
Christchurch was flung into a deep grief one morning when Elizabeth – a female Southern Elephant Seal – who had chosen the city as her home, was found dead on Scarborough Beach. She had died of a viral infection and for those charged with her removal, tears flowed and the opportunity to have a touch …
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Orana Opened South Island’s First Kiwi House – 31st December 1984
On 31 December 1984, Orana Park (as it was known back then) opened the South Island’s first kiwi house. Orana’s first kiwi was a Stewart Island Brown Kiwi named ‘Friday’. His right foot had been damaged in an opossum trap. In those days, Orana and other wildlife facilities could only care for ‘second chance’ kiwis …
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Cathedral Got First Serious Competitor – 8th November 1983
After almost 80 years as Queen of Christchurch’s sky, the Cathedral had her first real competitor for the title of the city’s tallest building. On 8 November 1983, the Canterbury Centre, situated on the intersection of Cashel and High Streets, was opened. Standing tall at 50 metres, 14 floors, she won the title of the …
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Robbie Deans Scored A Record High – 3rd October 1983
On 3 October 1983, Cheviot born Canterbury Rugby Player Robbie Deans becomes the highest scorer of the 79 years of the Ranfurly Shield with 187 points from 13 games. Future coach for both the Crusaders and the All Blacks, Robbie was from proud stock. He was not only from a great Canterbury pioneering family but …
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