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Alan Thompson (canoeist)
Alan Thompson is a sprint canoer who competed in the early to mid 1980s.
Alan Thompson is a sprint canoer who competed in the early to mid 1980s.
Allan Pyatt
William Allan Pyatt CBE was Bishop of Christchurch in the Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia from 1966 to 1983.
William Allan Pyatt CBE was Bishop of Christchurch in the Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia from 1966 to 1983.
Allan Wallbank
Allan Robert Wallbank (born 1937) was a New Zealand politician of the Labour Party.
Allan Robert Wallbank (born 1937) was a New Zealand politician of the Labour Party.
Aron Baynes
Aron John Baynes is an Australian basketball player who started his professional career in the Northern Hemisphere autumn of 2009 with Lietuvos Rytas, a club from Vilnius that competes in the Li...
Aron John Baynes is an Australian basketball player who started his professional career in the Northern Hemisphere autumn of 2009 with Lietuvos Rytas, a club from Vilnius that competes in the Li...
Bill Carson (sportsman)
William Nicol Carson (July 16, 1916 - October 8, 1944) was a sportsman who represented New Zealand at both cricket and rugby union.
William Nicol Carson (July 16, 1916 - October 8, 1944) was a sportsman who represented New Zealand at both cricket and rugby union.
Bill Crooks
William Crooks (Mutford, Lowestoft, Suffolk, England 12 April 1908 – Gisborne, New Zealand, December 1986), known as Bill Crooks was manager of Eastwoodhill Arboretum, Ngatapa, Gisborne, ...
William Crooks (Mutford, Lowestoft, Suffolk, England 12 April 1908 – Gisborne, New Zealand, December 1986), known as Bill Crooks was manager of Eastwoodhill Arboretum, Ngatapa, Gisborne, ...
Bob Berry (dendrologist)
Robert James (Bob) Berry (born 11 June 1916 in Gisborne) is a New Zealand dendrologist who founded Hackfalls Arboretum at his farm in Tiniroto, Gisborne.
Robert James (Bob) Berry (born 11 June 1916 in Gisborne) is a New Zealand dendrologist who founded Hackfalls Arboretum at his farm in Tiniroto, Gisborne.
Bob Clarkson
Bob Clarkson, CNZM (born 1939 in Gisborne) was National Party MP for Tauranga in the 48th Parliament of New Zealand.
Bob Clarkson, CNZM (born 1939 in Gisborne) was National Party MP for Tauranga in the 48th Parliament of New Zealand.
Bronwyn Turei
Bronwyn Turei is a New Zealand actress and singer known most notably for her role as Cordelia "Cody" Latimer in the New Zealand television comedy/drama series Go Girls.
Bronwyn Turei is a New Zealand actress and singer known most notably for her role as Cordelia "Cody" Latimer in the New Zealand television comedy/drama series Go Girls.
Chanel Cole
Chanel Cole is a musician from Bega, New South Wales.
Chanel Cole is a musician from Bega, New South Wales.
Charles Chauvel (politician)
Charles Pierre Chauvel (born 16 April 1969) is a New Zealand lawyer and politician.
Charles Pierre Chauvel (born 16 April 1969) is a New Zealand lawyer and politician.
Charlie Ngatai
Charlie Ngatai is a rugby union footballer who plays as a midfield back for Wellington Lions in the ITM Cup and the Hurricanes in Super Rugby.
Charlie Ngatai is a rugby union footballer who plays as a midfield back for Wellington Lions in the ITM Cup and the Hurricanes in Super Rugby.
Chris White (rower)
Chris White (born 9 September 1960 in Gisborne, New Zealand) is a former New Zealand rower who won an Olympic Bronze medal at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul.
Chris White (born 9 September 1960 in Gisborne, New Zealand) is a former New Zealand rower who won an Olympic Bronze medal at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul.
Clarke Gayford
Clarke Timothy Gayford was born on 24 October in Gisborne, New Zealand and is a former music show presenter for the New Zealand music channel C4 as well as a radio host and former reality televi...
Clarke Timothy Gayford was born on 24 October in Gisborne, New Zealand and is a former music show presenter for the New Zealand music channel C4 as well as a radio host and former reality televi...
Cory Hutchings
Cory Francis Hutchings (born March 5, 1972) is a former world surf lifesaving Ironman champion from Gisborne, New Zealand.
Cory Francis Hutchings (born March 5, 1972) is a former world surf lifesaving Ironman champion from Gisborne, New Zealand.
David White (cricketer)
David John White (born June 26, 1961) is a former New Zealand cricketer who played in 2 Tests and 3 ODIs in 1990 and played 99 first-class matches for Northern Districts.
David John White (born June 26, 1961) is a former New Zealand cricketer who played in 2 Tests and 3 ODIs in 1990 and played 99 first-class matches for Northern Districts.
Edward Francis Harris
Edward Francis Harris was a New Zealand public servant, interpreter, landowner, genealogist.
Edward Francis Harris was a New Zealand public servant, interpreter, landowner, genealogist.
Eric Partridge
Eric Honeywood Partridge (6 February 1894 – 1 June 1979) was a New Zealand/British lexicographer of the English language, particularly of its slang.
Eric Honeywood Partridge (6 February 1894 – 1 June 1979) was a New Zealand/British lexicographer of the English language, particularly of its slang.
Esme Tombleson
Esme Irene Tombleson, CBE, QSO (1 August 1917 – 30 July 2010) was a New Zealand politician of the National Party.
Esme Irene Tombleson, CBE, QSO (1 August 1917 – 30 July 2010) was a New Zealand politician of the National Party.
Ethel McMillan
Mrs Ethel Emma McMillan (1904–87) was a New Zealand politician of the Labour Party.
Mrs Ethel Emma McMillan (1904–87) was a New Zealand politician of the Labour Party.
Gareth Hughes (politician)
Gareth Thomas Llewelyn Hughes (born 31 October 1981) is a New Zealand politician and member of the Green Party.
Gareth Thomas Llewelyn Hughes (born 31 October 1981) is a New Zealand politician and member of the Green Party.
Gary Christie Lewis
The Lady Davina Lewis (Davina Elizabeth Alice Benedikte Lewis; née Windsor; born 19 November 1977) is the elder daughter of Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester and the Duchess of Gloucester, and ...
The Lady Davina Lewis (Davina Elizabeth Alice Benedikte Lewis; née Windsor; born 19 November 1977) is the elder daughter of Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester and the Duchess of Gloucester, and ...
Geoffrey Fisken
Geoffrey Bryson Fisken, DFC, was a New Zealand fighter pilot who was the British Commonwealth’s leading air ace in the Pacific theatre of World War II. He is credited with shooting down 11 Japan...
Geoffrey Bryson Fisken, DFC, was a New Zealand fighter pilot who was the British Commonwealth’s leading air ace in the Pacific theatre of World War II. He is credited with shooting down 11 Japan...
George Craig Cruickshank
The Rt Rev George Craig Cruikshank was the 7th Anglican Bishop of Waiapu from 1945 to 1946.
The Rt Rev George Craig Cruikshank was the 7th Anglican Bishop of Waiapu from 1945 to 1946.
George Cruickshank (bishop)
The Rt Rev George Craig Cruikshank was the 7th Anglican Bishop of Waiapu from 1945 to 1946.
The Rt Rev George Craig Cruikshank was the 7th Anglican Bishop of Waiapu from 1945 to 1946.
Graham Sligo
Graham William Sligo (born December 24, 1954 in Gisborne, New Zealand) is a former field hockey player from New Zealand, who was a member of the national team that finished seventh at the 1984 S...
Graham William Sligo (born December 24, 1954 in Gisborne, New Zealand) is a former field hockey player from New Zealand, who was a member of the national team that finished seventh at the 1984 S...
Grant Bramwell
Grant Bramwell (born 28 January 1961 in Gisborne, New Zealand) is a sprint canoer who competed in the 1980s.
Grant Bramwell (born 28 January 1961 in Gisborne, New Zealand) is a sprint canoer who competed in the 1980s.
Grant Robinson
Grant Geoffrey Robinson is a New Zealand cricketer who plays for the Northern Districts Knights.
Grant Geoffrey Robinson is a New Zealand cricketer who plays for the Northern Districts Knights.
Hamish Barton
Hamish Dymock Barton (born July 16, 1976) is an Auckland, Canterbury and Argentinian first class cricketer.
Hamish Dymock Barton (born July 16, 1976) is an Auckland, Canterbury and Argentinian first class cricketer.
Harry Dudfield
Harry Dudfield (born c. 1915) was a New Zealand politician of the National Party.
Harry Dudfield (born c. 1915) was a New Zealand politician of the National Party.
Herbert William Williams
The Rt Rev Herbert William Williams FRS(10 October 1860 – 7 December 1937) was the 6th Anglican Bishop of Waiapu and a distinguished Māori scholar.
The Rt Rev Herbert William Williams FRS(10 October 1860 – 7 December 1937) was the 6th Anglican Bishop of Waiapu and a distinguished Māori scholar.
Herbert Williams (bishop)
The Rt Rev Herbert William Williams FRS was the 6th Anglican Bishop of Waiapu and a distinguished Māori scholar.
The Rt Rev Herbert William Williams FRS was the 6th Anglican Bishop of Waiapu and a distinguished Māori scholar.
Hone Heke Rankin
Hone Heke Rankin was a New Zealand tribal leader, medical worker and farmer.
Hone Heke Rankin was a New Zealand tribal leader, medical worker and farmer.
Hosea Gear
Hosea Gear is a New Zealand rugby union player.
Hosea Gear is a New Zealand rugby union player.
Hubert James Ryburn
Hubert James Ryburn was a notable New Zealand presbyterian minister and university college master.
Hubert James Ryburn was a notable New Zealand presbyterian minister and university college master.
Ian Kirkpatrick
Ian Andrew Kirkpatrick (born 24 May 1946 in Gisborne) is a former New Zealand rugby union player, who was captain of the All Blacks.
Ian Andrew Kirkpatrick (born 24 May 1946 in Gisborne) is a former New Zealand rugby union player, who was captain of the All Blacks.
Jamie Lee
Jamie Baden Lee was born 3 December 1971 in Gisborne, New Zealand.
Jamie Baden Lee was born 3 December 1971 in Gisborne, New Zealand.
Janet Mackey
Janet Elsdon Mackey, JP (née Craig, born 14 June 1953) is a New Zealand politician.
Janet Elsdon Mackey, JP (née Craig, born 14 June 1953) is a New Zealand politician.
Jean Mary Sandel
Jean Mary Sandel (1916–1974) was a notable New Zealand surgeon.
Jean Mary Sandel (1916–1974) was a notable New Zealand surgeon.
Jock Aird
John "Jock" Rae Aird is a Scottish-born former association football player who played for both the Scotland and New Zealand national sides.
John "Jock" Rae Aird is a Scottish-born former association football player who played for both the Scotland and New Zealand national sides.
Jolene Douglas
Jolene Douglas is a contemporary New Zealand Māori artist who works primarily in pastels.
Jolene Douglas is a contemporary New Zealand Māori artist who works primarily in pastels.
Kelly Evernden
Kelly Graeme Evernden (born 21 September 1962, in Gisborne, New Zealand) is a former professional tennis player from New Zealand.
Kelly Graeme Evernden (born 21 September 1962, in Gisborne, New Zealand) is a former professional tennis player from New Zealand.
Ken Armstrong (footballer born 1924)
Kenneth Armstrong (3 June 1924 – 13 June 1984) was an English association football player who represented both England and New Zealand at national level.
Kenneth Armstrong (3 June 1924 – 13 June 1984) was an English association football player who represented both England and New Zealand at national level.
Kingi Areta Keiha
Kingi Areta Keiha was a New Zealand law clerk, interpreter, soldier, maori welfare officer and farmer.
Kingi Areta Keiha was a New Zealand law clerk, interpreter, soldier, maori welfare officer and farmer.
Kiri Te Kanawa
Dame Kiri Jeanette Te Kanawa, ONZ, DBE, AC is a New Zealand / Māori soprano who has had a highly successful international opera career since 1968.
Dame Kiri Jeanette Te Kanawa, ONZ, DBE, AC is a New Zealand / Māori soprano who has had a highly successful international opera career since 1968.
Lena Matewai Ruru
Lena Matewai Ruru was a notable New Zealand community leader, sportswoman, pianist and maori welfare worker.
Lena Matewai Ruru was a notable New Zealand community leader, sportswoman, pianist and maori welfare worker.
Major Albert Rugby Pratt
Major Albert Rugby Pratt was a New Zealand methodist minister, church administrator and historian.
Major Albert Rugby Pratt was a New Zealand methodist minister, church administrator and historian.
Margaret Moth
Margaret Gipsy Moth (January 30, 1951– March 21, 2010) was a photojournalist who worked for CNN.
Margaret Gipsy Moth (January 30, 1951– March 21, 2010) was a photojournalist who worked for CNN.
Marie Te Hapuku
Marie Te Hapuku (formerly Marie-Adele McArthur) is an operatic soprano from Gisborne, New Zealand and is a direct descendant of the Māori chief, Te Hapuku.
Marie Te Hapuku (formerly Marie-Adele McArthur) is an operatic soprano from Gisborne, New Zealand and is a direct descendant of the Māori chief, Te Hapuku.
Mark Carrington (cricketer)
Sydney Mark Carrington, born 19 August 1961 in Gisborne, is a former New Zealand cricketer who played for Northern Districts in the 1980s.
Sydney Mark Carrington, born 19 August 1961 in Gisborne, is a former New Zealand cricketer who played for Northern Districts in the 1980s.
Matai Smith
Matai Smith (born 2 May 1977 in Gisborne, New Zealand), is a Māori television presenter on the Māori Television, TV3 and TVNZ networks.
Matai Smith (born 2 May 1977 in Gisborne, New Zealand), is a Māori television presenter on the Māori Television, TV3 and TVNZ networks.
Matthew Cooper (rugby union)
Matthew Cooper is a former New Zealand international rugby union player.
Matthew Cooper is a former New Zealand international rugby union player.
Maz Quinn
Maz Quinn (born August 7, 1976) is a New Zealand surfer.
Maz Quinn (born August 7, 1976) is a New Zealand surfer.
Miah Nikora
Miah Nikora is a New Zealand rugby union footballer who plays in the position of first five-eighths/Fly Half for Connacht in the RaboDirect Pro12.
Miah Nikora is a New Zealand rugby union footballer who plays in the position of first five-eighths/Fly Half for Connacht in the RaboDirect Pro12.
Moana Mackey
Moana Lynore Mackey is a New Zealand politician and has represented the New Zealand Labour Party in the Parliament of New Zealand since 2003.
Moana Lynore Mackey is a New Zealand politician and has represented the New Zealand Labour Party in the Parliament of New Zealand since 2003.
Murray Ball
Murray Hone Ball ONZM, a New Zealand-born cartoonist, has become known for his Stanley the Palaeolithic Hero, Bruce the Barbarian, All the King's Comrades and the long-running Foot...
Murray Hone Ball ONZM, a New Zealand-born cartoonist, has become known for his Stanley the Palaeolithic Hero, Bruce the Barbarian, All the King's Comrades and the long-running Foot...
Paul McHugh
Paul McHugh is a New Zealand academic lawyer.
Paul McHugh is a New Zealand academic lawyer.
Peter Henderson (sportsman)
Peter "Sammy" Henderson is a former New Zealand All Black rugby test player who was banned by officialdom for 38 years for signing to join with the professional rugby league in England in 1950.
Peter "Sammy" Henderson is a former New Zealand All Black rugby test player who was banned by officialdom for 38 years for signing to join with the professional rugby league in England in 1950.
Phyllis Constance Williams
Phyllis Constance Williams was a notable New Zealand singer and horsewoman.
Phyllis Constance Williams was a notable New Zealand singer and horsewoman.
Rachel Beale
Rachel Beale (born 9 July 1983 in Gisborne, New Zealand) is a New Zealand netball player.
Rachel Beale (born 9 July 1983 in Gisborne, New Zealand) is a New Zealand netball player.
Rana Waitai
Rana Donald Waitai is a former New Zealand politician.
Rana Donald Waitai is a former New Zealand politician.
Rei Hamon
Rei Hamon (1919–2008) was one of New Zealand's foremost landscape artists.
Rei Hamon (1919–2008) was one of New Zealand's foremost landscape artists.
Richmal Oates-Whitehead
Richmal Marie Oates-Whitehead (February 1970–August 2005) was an employee of the British Medical Association.
Richmal Marie Oates-Whitehead (February 1970–August 2005) was an employee of the British Medical Association.
Rico Gear
Rico Levi Gear (born 26 February 1978 in Gisborne, New Zealand) is a New Zealand rugby union international player.
Rico Levi Gear (born 26 February 1978 in Gisborne, New Zealand) is a New Zealand rugby union international player.
Roger Broughton (cricketer)
Roger Dean Broughton was a New Zealand cricketer who played 21 first-class matches and 16 limited-overs for the Northern Districts Knights in the 1980s.
Roger Dean Broughton was a New Zealand cricketer who played 21 first-class matches and 16 limited-overs for the Northern Districts Knights in the 1980s.
Rona Marjory Hurley
Rona Marjory Hurley (2 October 1897–11 June 1985) was a New Zealand tobacco grower and buyer.
Rona Marjory Hurley (2 October 1897–11 June 1985) was a New Zealand tobacco grower and buyer.
Rory Fallon
Rory Michael Fallon is a New Zealand footballer who plays for Scottish Premier League club Aberdeen as a forward.
Rory Michael Fallon is a New Zealand footballer who plays for Scottish Premier League club Aberdeen as a forward.
Ross Nicholson
Ross Nicholson is an association football goalkeeper who represented New Zealand at international level.
Ross Nicholson is an association football goalkeeper who represented New Zealand at international level.
Rowan Barbour
Michael Rowan Harvey Barbour, was a New Zealand cricketer who played three first-class matches for the Northern Districts Knights in the Plunket Shield.
Michael Rowan Harvey Barbour, was a New Zealand cricketer who played three first-class matches for the Northern Districts Knights in the Plunket Shield.
Sarah Mason (surfer)
Sarah Mason (born 11 April 1995) is a New Zealand-born surfer currently residing in Australia.
Sarah Mason (born 11 April 1995) is a New Zealand-born surfer currently residing in Australia.
Stephen Parke
Stephen Parke (born 1950) is a New Zealand physicist.
Stephen Parke (born 1950) is a New Zealand physicist.
Terrance John Clark
Terry Clark (1944-1983), born Terrance John Clark in Gisborne, New Zealand was also known as Terry Sinclair, Tony Bennetti and Mr Big, was a head of the "Mr Asia" drug syndicate which impo...
Terry Clark (1944-1983), born Terrance John Clark in Gisborne, New Zealand was also known as Terry Sinclair, Tony Bennetti and Mr Big, was a head of the "Mr Asia" drug syndicate which impo...
Tom Heeney
Thomas Heeney (18 May 1898 – 15 June 1984), commonly called Tom Heeney, was a professional heavyweight boxer from New Zealand, best known for unsuccessfully challenging champion Gene Tunne...
Thomas Heeney (18 May 1898 – 15 June 1984), commonly called Tom Heeney, was a professional heavyweight boxer from New Zealand, best known for unsuccessfully challenging champion Gene Tunne...
Trevor Davey
Trevor Davey is a former Member of Parliament for Gisborne in the North Island of New Zealand.
Trevor Davey is a former Member of Parliament for Gisborne in the North Island of New Zealand.
Vaughan Jones
Sir Vaughan Frederick Randal Jones, KNZM, FRS, FRSNZ (born 31 December 1952) is a New Zealand mathematician, known for his work on von Neumann algebras, knot polynomials and conformal field theory.
Sir Vaughan Frederick Randal Jones, KNZM, FRS, FRSNZ (born 31 December 1952) is a New Zealand mathematician, known for his work on von Neumann algebras, knot polynomials and conformal field theory.
Wayne Kimber
Wayne Allan Kimber (c. 1948 – 22 May 2004) was a New Zealand politician of the National Party.
Wayne Allan Kimber (c. 1948 – 22 May 2004) was a New Zealand politician of the National Party.
Wi Pere
Wi Pere (7 March 1837 – 9 December 1915), born Wiremu Pere, was a Māori Member of Parliament in New Zealand.
Wi Pere (7 March 1837 – 9 December 1915), born Wiremu Pere, was a Māori Member of Parliament in New Zealand.
William Allan Pyatt
The Rt Rev William Allan Pyatt CBE was Bishop of Christchurch in the Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia from 1966 to 1983.
The Rt Rev William Allan Pyatt CBE was Bishop of Christchurch in the Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia from 1966 to 1983.