Flavour of New Zealand
NZ popular culture 1960 onward
NZ popular culture 1960 onward
Some key events in New Zealand since 1960.
01-Jan-1968
Breath and blood alcohol tests were introduced for motorists suspected of driving under the influence. 2
30-Jan-1968
Prompted by the crayfish boom, a government contract was granted to Safe Air to run a five-flights-a-fortnight Bristol freighter service to the Chatham Islands. 3
01-Apr-1968
Television and radio licences became combined into a single $16 fee. 2
10-Apr-1968
During the worst storm ever recorded in the area the inter-island ferry Wahine went aground on Barretts Reef. In spite of heroic rescue efforts 51 died. 3
30-Apr-1968
An RNZAF evaluation team under Air Commodore Thomas Gill, after examining the McDonnell Douglas A-4E Skyhawk, recommended its purchase. 3
24-May-1968
The 300 residents of the West Coast town of Inangahua were evacuated after a force 7 earthquake opened holes which 'swallowed up' cars and left hardly a chimney in Reefton standing. 3
01-Oct-1968
A daytime express railcar service with hostess service the 'Blue Streak' began between Auckland and Wellington three times a week. 3
22-Oct-1968
The 10-kilometre tunnel between the Lake Manapouri underground powerhouse and Doubtful Sound was pierced. 3