Pages tagged with: 1960s

Five decades ago most Kiwis enjoyed a standard of living that was the envy of other nations. During the 1960s the arrival of TV and jet airliners shrank our world, and New Zealanders began to express themselves on a range of international issues, including opposition to the Vietnam War.

Summary of what NZ was like in the 1960s, including our population, economy, popular culture, sporting achievements and technology

A selection of key events from 1960

What were the key events in New Zealand history from 1961

A selection of the key events in New Zealand history from 1962

A selection of the key events in New Zealand history from 1963

A selection of the key events in New Zealand history from 1964

A selection of the key events in New Zealand history from 1965

From the The Beatles and Rolling Stones to Tom Jones NZ had an extraordinary exposure to contemporary singers and groups at the height of their success in the 1960s

Slideshow of Crown Lynn pottery from the 1960s

A selection of the key events in New Zealand history from 1966

In 1963 the Claret Jug, awarded to the winner of the British Open, was won by Bob Charles.

Royal New Zealand Navy ships and vessels from England and Australia carry out exercises at the Bay of Islands and take part in ceremonies commemorating the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi

Bathing suit competitions came into vogue in the 1930s, and reached a peak of popularity in the 1950s and 1960s

A group of women at the opening of the Lyttelton road tunnel on 27 February 1964.

Scene from one of two concerts performed by the Rolling Stones in the Wellington Town Hall in 1966

The publication in 1960 of a collection of stories about the day-to-day adventures of three young Kiwi boys was a welcome addition to the limited range of quality children's literature.

Electors queue to vote at the Wellington Town Hall on 26 November 1960.

Hear 'Sticky Beak the kiwi' and learn about other New Zealand Christmas songs.