Flavour of New Zealand

14-Feb-1966
The Socialist Unity Party was formed with about 60 members, largely from the pro-Russian faction of the Communist Party. The SUP, with many members active in the trade union movement, became the most powerful extreme left wing group. ³

01-May-1966
Police were called to Auckland University to deal with students protesting over a part time student alleged to be a member of the New Zealand Security Service. ²

23-May-1966
Following the death of King Koriki, his 34-year old daughter Piki became the first Maori Queen as Te Atairangikaahu. ³

01-Aug-1966
The inter-island ferry Wahine began service. ²

26-Nov-1966
Social Credit won its first seat when leader Vernon Cracknell was elected for Hobson. ³

05-Dec-1966
With no private radio licences being issued, Radio Hauraki began broadcasting from the Tiri at sea outside official jurisdiction. ³