Tony Johnson. Photo: SuppliedChristchurch surfing identity Tony Johnson died on Monday night. Mr Johnson, 90, lived in Redcliffs and was well-known for making popular surf craft-like skis and boards in the 1950s and early 1960s. They were manufactured under the Dolphin label and are an integral and important part of New Zealand's surfing history. Mr Johnson recently became patron of the Sumner Surf Lifesaving Club after being involved with the club for almost 70 years.

Source: Otago Daily Times January 07, 2020 00:00 UTC