South Island - Today in History

TODAY IN NZ HISTORY - SUN, 30 SEP

1878 - Great Flood hits South Island

The ‘Great Flood’ of 1878 killed at least three people and thousands of animals as it swept across the southern South Island more...

1972 - New Christchurch Town Hall opens

Designed by prominent Christchurch architects Warren and Mahoney, the Brutalist (blocky, using lots of concrete) structure was officially opened by Governor-General Sir Denis Blundell. more...