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Alan Christopher Deere
Air Commodore Alan Christopher "Al" Deere, DSO, OBE, DFC & Bar (12 December 1917 – 21 September 1995), was a New Zealand Spitfire pilot in the Battle of Britain and author of Nine Lives.
Air Commodore Alan Christopher "Al" Deere, DSO, OBE, DFC & Bar (12 December 1917 – 21 September 1995), was a New Zealand Spitfire pilot in the Battle of Britain and author of Nine Lives.
Alan Clay
Alan Clay (born 1954, Whanganui, New Zealand) is a film director, writer and clown teacher.
Alan Clay (born 1954, Whanganui, New Zealand) is a film director, writer and clown teacher.
Arthur Egbert Davenport
Arthur Egbert Davenport was a New Zealand electrical engineer and electricity administrator.
Arthur Egbert Davenport was a New Zealand electrical engineer and electricity administrator.
Arthur Francis (rugby)
Arthur Reginald Howe 'Bolla'/'Alf' Francis (born 8 June 1882 in Whanganui – died in Takapuna) was a New Zealand dual-code international rugby union and rugby league footballer of the 1900s, '10...
Arthur Reginald Howe 'Bolla'/'Alf' Francis (born 8 June 1882 in Whanganui – died in Takapuna) was a New Zealand dual-code international rugby union and rugby league footballer of the 1900s, '10...
Arthur Porritt, Baron Porritt
Arthur Espie Porritt, Baron Porritt, 1st Baronet, Bt, GCMG, GCVO, CBE was a New Zealand physician, military surgeon, statesman and athlete.
Arthur Espie Porritt, Baron Porritt, 1st Baronet, Bt, GCMG, GCVO, CBE was a New Zealand physician, military surgeon, statesman and athlete.
Bill Veitch
William Andrew (Bill) Veitch (25 May 1870 – 1 January 1961) was a New Zealand politician.
William Andrew (Bill) Veitch (25 May 1870 – 1 January 1961) was a New Zealand politician.
Brad Scott (footballer)
Brad Scott born is a New Zealand soccer player, who currently plays for Floreat Athena in the Football West State League.
Brad Scott born is a New Zealand soccer player, who currently plays for Floreat Athena in the Football West State League.
Brian Perkins
Brian Perkins (born September 11, 1943 in Wanganui, New Zealand) is a senior newsreader on BBC Radio 4.
Brian Perkins (born September 11, 1943 in Wanganui, New Zealand) is a senior newsreader on BBC Radio 4.
Brian Talboys
Sir Brian Edward Talboys, CH, KCB, AC, (born 7 June 1921) is a former New Zealand politician.
Sir Brian Edward Talboys, CH, KCB, AC, (born 7 June 1921) is a former New Zealand politician.
Cecil D'Arcy
Captain Henry Cecil Dudgeon D'Arcy VC was a New Zealander recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to Br...
Captain Henry Cecil Dudgeon D'Arcy VC was a New Zealander recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to Br...
Charles Frederick Newham
Charles Frederick Newham was a New Zealand photographer and film-maker.
Charles Frederick Newham was a New Zealand photographer and film-maker.
Charlie Seeling
Charles Edward "Bronco" Seeling (born 14 May 1883 in Wanganui, New Zealand, died 29 May 1956 in Stalybridge, England) was a New Zealand international rugby football player of the early 20th century.
Charles Edward "Bronco" Seeling (born 14 May 1883 in Wanganui, New Zealand, died 29 May 1956 in Stalybridge, England) was a New Zealand international rugby football player of the early 20th century.
Clement Gordon Watson
Clement Gordon Watson was a notable New Zealand communist, journalist and soldier.
Clement Gordon Watson was a notable New Zealand communist, journalist and soldier.
Dick Tonks
Richard ("Dick") William Tonks (born 21 February 1951 in Wanganui, Manawatu-Wanganui) is a former New Zealand rower who won an Olympic silver medal at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich.
Richard ("Dick") William Tonks (born 21 February 1951 in Wanganui, Manawatu-Wanganui) is a former New Zealand rower who won an Olympic silver medal at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich.
Don Brash
Donald "Don" Thomas Brash (born 24 September 1940), a New Zealand politician, was Leader of the Opposition, parliamentary leader of the National Party (the country's main Opposition party at tha...
Donald "Don" Thomas Brash (born 24 September 1940), a New Zealand politician, was Leader of the Opposition, parliamentary leader of the National Party (the country's main Opposition party at tha...
Douglas Lilburn
Douglas Gordon Lilburn ONZ FRCM (2 November 19156 June 2001) was a New Zealand composer.
Douglas Gordon Lilburn ONZ FRCM (2 November 19156 June 2001) was a New Zealand composer.
Earl Bamber
Earl Anderson Bamber (born July 9, 1990 in Wanganui, New Zealand) is a motor racing driver and commentator from New Zealand.
Earl Anderson Bamber (born July 9, 1990 in Wanganui, New Zealand) is a motor racing driver and commentator from New Zealand.
Edith Marion Collier
Edith Marion Collier was a New Zealand artist.
Edith Marion Collier was a New Zealand artist.
Estelle Girda Beere
Estelle Girda Beere was a New Zealand dancing teacher.
Estelle Girda Beere was a New Zealand dancing teacher.
Fabian Soutar
Fabian Soutar (born 11 September 1986 in Wanganui, New Zealand) is a rugby league player who is currently with the Easts Tigers in the Queensland Cup.
Fabian Soutar (born 11 September 1986 in Wanganui, New Zealand) is a rugby league player who is currently with the Easts Tigers in the Queensland Cup.
Fen Cresswell
George Fenwick Cresswell (22 March 1915 – 10 January 1966) played three Tests for New Zealand.
George Fenwick Cresswell (22 March 1915 – 10 January 1966) played three Tests for New Zealand.
Flora Park Cave Spurdle
Flora Park Cave Spurdle was a notable New Zealand journalist, museum worker and local historian.
Flora Park Cave Spurdle was a notable New Zealand journalist, museum worker and local historian.
George Giles
George Robert Bayne Giles was a New Zealand track and road cyclist, and one of New Zealand's leading track cyclists of the 1930s who held several national titles 1936-38.
George Robert Bayne Giles was a New Zealand track and road cyclist, and one of New Zealand's leading track cyclists of the 1930s who held several national titles 1936-38.
Henry Augustus Field
Henry Augustus Field (1852 – 8 December 1899) was a Liberal Party Member of Parliament in New Zealand.
Henry Augustus Field (1852 – 8 December 1899) was a Liberal Party Member of Parliament in New Zealand.
Henry Cecil Dudgeon D'arcy
Captain Henry Cecil Dudgeon D'arcy VC (11 August 1850 – October 1881) was a New Zealander recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the...
Captain Henry Cecil Dudgeon D'arcy VC (11 August 1850 – October 1881) was a New Zealander recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the...
Heremaia Ngata
Heremaia Ngata is a former New Zealand association football player who played as a midfielder.
Heremaia Ngata is a former New Zealand association football player who played as a midfielder.
James Allen Ward
James Allen Ward VC was a New Zealand recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonweal...
James Allen Ward VC was a New Zealand recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonweal...
James Brontë Gatenby
James Brontë Gatenby MA, PhD, DPhil, DSc lived from 10 October 1892 to 20 July 1960.
James Brontë Gatenby MA, PhD, DPhil, DSc lived from 10 October 1892 to 20 July 1960.
James Thomas Hogan
James Thomas Hogan was an Independent Member of Parliament for two electorates in the North Island of New Zealand.
James Thomas Hogan was an Independent Member of Parliament for two electorates in the North Island of New Zealand.
Jane Winstone
Jane Winstone was a notable New Zealand aviator.
Jane Winstone was a notable New Zealand aviator.
Janet Gillies
Janet Gillies was a New Zealand civilian and military nurse, army nursing administrator.
Janet Gillies was a New Zealand civilian and military nurse, army nursing administrator.
Jodi Brown
Jodi Brown is a New Zealand netball player.
Jodi Brown is a New Zealand netball player.
John Evelyn Duigan
John Evelyn Duigan was a New Zealand military leader.
John Evelyn Duigan was a New Zealand military leader.
John Te Herekiekie Grace
John Te Herekiekie Grace was a New Zealand interpreter, public servant, community leader and high commissioner.
John Te Herekiekie Grace was a New Zealand interpreter, public servant, community leader and high commissioner.
Joline Henry
Joline Henry (born 29 September 1982 in Whanganui, New Zealand) is a New Zealand netball player.
Joline Henry (born 29 September 1982 in Whanganui, New Zealand) is a New Zealand netball player.
Maxwell James Grant Smart
Maxwell James Grant Smart (1896–1972) was a notable New Zealand farmer, museum director, historian, archaeologist and writer.
Maxwell James Grant Smart (1896–1972) was a notable New Zealand farmer, museum director, historian, archaeologist and writer.
Paul Callaghan (physicist)
Sir Paul Terence Callaghan, PCNZM, FRS, FRSNZ is a New Zealand physicist who, as the founding director of the MacDiarmid Institute for Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology at Victoria Universit...
Sir Paul Terence Callaghan, PCNZM, FRS, FRSNZ is a New Zealand physicist who, as the founding director of the MacDiarmid Institute for Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology at Victoria Universit...
Peter Gordon (chef)
Peter Gordon ONZM (born 1963) is a New Zealand-born, London-based chef.
Peter Gordon ONZM (born 1963) is a New Zealand-born, London-based chef.
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.
Phil Amos
Phillip Albert Amos (4 September 1925 – 8 June 2007) was a New Zealand politician of the Labour Party.
Phillip Albert Amos (4 September 1925 – 8 June 2007) was a New Zealand politician of the Labour Party.
Rana Waitai
Rana Donald Waitai is a former New Zealand politician.
Rana Donald Waitai is a former New Zealand politician.
Rangi Hauiti Pokiha
Rangi Hauiti Pokiha was a New Zealand farmer, surveyor, orator.
Rangi Hauiti Pokiha was a New Zealand farmer, surveyor, orator.
Rangiahuta Alan Herewini Ruka Broughton
Rangiahuta Alan Herewini Ruka Broughton was a New Zealand tohunga, anglican priest and university lecturer.
Rangiahuta Alan Herewini Ruka Broughton was a New Zealand tohunga, anglican priest and university lecturer.
Rebecca Scown
Rebecca Scown (born 10 August 1983 in Taranaki, New Zealand) is a professional rower.
Rebecca Scown (born 10 August 1983 in Taranaki, New Zealand) is a professional rower.
Rod Coleman (motorcycle racer)
Rod W Coleman (born June 19, 1926) was a Grand Prix motorcycle road racer from New Zealand who raced for AMC (Associated Motorcycles) riding AJS motorcycles both at the Isle of Man TT, and in th...
Rod W Coleman (born June 19, 1926) was a Grand Prix motorcycle road racer from New Zealand who raced for AMC (Associated Motorcycles) riding AJS motorcycles both at the Isle of Man TT, and in th...
Ruth Miriam Ross
Ruth Miriam Ross was a notable New Zealand historian.
Ruth Miriam Ross was a notable New Zealand historian.
Sidney Koreneff
Sidney Koreneff was a New Zealand French resistance worker, newspaper managing director and Anglican priest.
Sidney Koreneff was a New Zealand French resistance worker, newspaper managing director and Anglican priest.
Te Mamaku
Hemi Topine Te Mamaku, c1790- June 1887.
Hemi Topine Te Mamaku, c1790- June 1887.
Terence Bayler
Terence Bayler (born 24 January 1930) is a New Zealand actor.
Terence Bayler (born 24 January 1930) is a New Zealand actor.
Ulric Gaster Williams
Ulric Gaster Williams was a notable New Zealand doctor and naturopath.
Ulric Gaster Williams was a notable New Zealand doctor and naturopath.
William Alexander Sim
William Alexander Sim was a notable New Zealand lawyer and judge.
William Alexander Sim was a notable New Zealand lawyer and judge.
William Herbert Ellery Gilbert
William Herbert Ellery Gilbert was a New Zealand military leader and intelligence service director.
William Herbert Ellery Gilbert was a New Zealand military leader and intelligence service director.
William Hughes Field
William Hughes Field (1861–1944) was a Member of Parliament in New Zealand; first for the Liberal Party, then Independent and then for the Reform Party.
William Hughes Field (1861–1944) was a Member of Parliament in New Zealand; first for the Liberal Party, then Independent and then for the Reform Party.
Wiremu Hiroki
Wiremu Hiroki was a New Zealand convicted murderer and protester.
Wiremu Hiroki was a New Zealand convicted murderer and protester.