The Beatles in Auckland

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The Beatles in Auckland

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Beatlemania hit New Zealand in June 1964, as this footage makes clear. Welcoming 'the Fab Four' to Auckland after they arrive from Wellington, Mayor Sir Dove-Myer Robinson repeatedly asks the noisily enthusiastic crowd to "hold it please". He shakes John Lennon's finger, and the Beatles lark around with poi and attempt to hongi members of a Māori culture group. George Harrison also features in a short opening interview. Lennon threatened not to perform unless police protection was upgraded, a...

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1964

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http://www.nzonscreen.com/title/the-beatles-in-auckland-1964

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auckland town hall / dove-myer robinson / sir dove-myer robinson / mayor / official welcome / beatles / the beatles / fab four / beatlemania / hysteria / john lennon / paul mccartney / george harrison / ringo starr

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