Audrey and Noel Allen had no idea their blind date more than 60 years ago would lead to marriage but now the Rotorua couple are celebrating their diamond anniversary.
The couple are having a celebration todaywith friends and family at Princes Gate Hotel.
Audrey said there would be friends and family attending from out of town, so it would be a nice catch-up.
"I don't know where the 60 years has gone."
The couple met in Morrinsville after being set up on a blind date at an end-of-year ball for the post office where Audrey worked.