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Lynfield College

Lynfield College is a secondary education provider in Lynfield, Auckland, New Zealand. It celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2008. The Principal of Lynfield College is Ms Cath Knell. The school practices NCEA for assessments and examinations, and has high achievement rates compared to the national average. History Lynfield College opened its doors for the first time in 1958. Originally planned to be called Blockhouse Bay High School, it was renamed Lynfield by parents and teachers associated with the school. The name Lynfield was taken from the poultry farm run by Sir Alfre Bankart, that was formerly opposite the school's main entrance. Gilletta Road in Lynfield was named after Bankheart's wife's maiden name. Another owner of the property was Mr. Irvine. He diversified from farming poultry to founding the giant baking and pastry firm Irvines Bakery. The 26 acres (110,000 m2) on which the school now stands has seen a variety of activities – gum-digging, dairy farming, pig and poultry farming. In 1900 Messes Cooper and Mr Edwards began commercial strawberry growing. In 1911, Mr Cooper married and divided the land, keeping the half that bordered Boundary Road and Mr Edwards the other half which exited onto White Swan Road. In the 1950s, owners of the land sold portions to make way for Auckland's 20th Secondary School (to be possibly named Roskill South High School).There is a plough on the school's crest, to symbolise the use of the land it is located on as previously being a strawberry field. Enrolment As of March 2026, Lynfield College has a roll of 2,029 students, of which 112 (5.5%) identify as Māori. As of 2026, the school has an Equity Index of 417, placing it amongst schools whose students have few socioeconomic barriers to achievement (roughly equivalent to deciles 8 and 9 under the former socio-economic decile system). Principals Des Thurston 1958–1972 Ian Hayter 1972–1984 Jim Sinclair 1985–2002 Steve Bovaird 2002–2017 Cath Knell 2017–present Notable alumni Daniel Bedingfield – singer Natasha Bedingfield – singer Trent Bray – swimmer Dean Booth – paralympic swimmer Rita Fatialofa-Paloto – netball and softball player Beatrice Faumuina – athlete Warwick Henderson – art gallerist, author Sam Kaleta – rugby union player Tyla Nathan-Wong – rugby league player Ralph Norris – businessman Henry Perenara – rugby league player and referee Lisa Reihana – artist Maddi Wesche – athlete Helen Winkelmann – current chief justice Chris Zoricich – footballer Dylan Schmidt – olympic trampolinist Maddi Wesche - shotputter Notes
LynnMall

LynnMall is a shopping centre in New Lynn, a suburb of Auckland, New Zealand. Opened in October 1963, it was New Zealand's first shopping mall. History British investment company Hammerson promoted the idea of developing a modern American-style shopping mall in suburban Auckland, choosing New Lynn as the site for this venture in the early 1960s due to the growth potential of the New Lynn area. The land was purchased from Bob McGrae of the Auckland Bus Company, and the mall was planned by architectural firm Livingstone Jones Lang Wootton. During planning stages, Auckland resident voiced concerns that the establishment of a large mall would take business away from suburban shopping streets in Avondale, New Lynn, and other areas of West Auckland. Warringah Mall in Sydney, a sister mall of LynnMall also developed by Hammerson, opened in April 1963. Construction of the mall was undertaken by Cubitt Wells, taking approximately nine months at a cost of $1,000,000. LynnMall officially opened as New Zealand's first American-style suburban shopping centre on 30 October 1963, The construction of LynnMall led to further shopping centres developed by Hammerson and Livingstone Jones Lang Wootton across the country, including the Riccarton Mall in Christchurch in 1965 and Southmall Manurewa in 1967. LynnMall also inspired the Henderson Borough Council to create a competing mall, Henderson Square (now known as WestCity Waitakere), which opened in 1968. The mall was extended in 1970, extending floor space from 90,000 square feet (8,400 m2) to 150,000 square feet (14,000 m2), making it the largest indoor shopping centre in New Zealand in the 1970s and 1980s. The mall saw further upgrades in 1999. In January 2015, LynnMall commenced a $36 million expansion, named Brickworks, which included a new cinema, dining precinct and additional stores. In November that year, Brickworks officially opened to the public. Together with the existing Farmers department store and Countdown supermarket, the centre provides a shopping destination in the developing town centre of New Lynn. Seven people were injured in a stabbing attack on 3 September 2021 at the mall, one of whom narrowly missed the knife but was still affected. The attacker Ahamed Samsudeen was shot and killed by police. See also List of shopping centres in New Zealand References External links LynnMall website The Brickworks – LynnMall
Mairehau High School

Mairehau High School is a state co-educational secondary school in Mairehau, Christchurch, New Zealand. The school takes its name from the suburb Mairehau having been adopted in 1916 as a compliment to Mrs Mairehau Hutton whose father, Arthur Gravenor Rhodes, owned considerable property in the area and was a notable benefactor to the district. The school is located at the northeast end of the suburb, near to Shirley, thus forming a coeducation alternative to Shirley Boys' High School, and Avonside Girls' High School. Mairehau High School opened on 1 February 1961, having been constructed on the advice of the Department of Statistics. Enrolment As of March 2026, Mairehau High School has roll of 431 students, of which 110 (25.5%) identify as Māori. As of 2026, the school has an Equity Index of 510, placing it amongst schools whose students have many socioeconomic barriers to achievement (roughly equivalent to deciles 2 and 3 under the former socio-economic decile system). Waka groups Mairehau uses waka groups in place of school houses. The names and colours of the Mairehau waka groups are: Waka Ama – Green Waka Katea – Blue Tau Ihu – Yellow Tau Rapa – Red References External links Media related to Mairehau High School at Wikimedia Commons http://www.mairehau.school.nz/ – Official School Site School history
Makoura College

Makoura College (spelled Makora College prior to 1990) is a state co-educational secondary school located in Masterton, New Zealand. The school opened in 1968 as the town's second state secondary school, alongside Wairarapa College. Serving Years 9 to 13 (ages 12 to 18), the school has a roll of 370 students as of March 2026. History Makoura College was established in 1968 to cope with an expanding youth population in the Masterton district. It began with a roll of approximately 800, and was governed by the same Board of Governors as nearby Wairarapa College. The college was sited on the eastern side of Masterton, close to several primary schools, and a then government-owned printing press. During the Tomorrow's Schools reforms of the late 1980s, a stand-alone Board of Trustees was instated. Facilities The school's classrooms are largely contained within two 2-story H-shaped Nelson Blocks, although a technology block and arts block also house classes pertaining to their subject areas. The school also contains a hall, library, gymnasium, multi-purpose sports turf and Teen Parent Unit. Makoura College also has a computer lab with 25 PCs. In 2011 The school was refurbished. One of the Nelson blocks was rebuilt to house the junior school Te Kura Teina years 9 and 10 as well as the Wharenui. The other Nelson block was demolished and replaced by new classrooms. Potential closure In early April 2008, a private meeting was held between the Ministry of Education, the Makoura College Board of Trustees chairperson and the Wairarapa College board chairperson. Since the meeting, the Makoura College Board has disclosed that it feels that the college should be merged with nearby Wairarapa College or closed. The board blamed the closure on a declining roll, which it suggested was the result of a declining population and "the socio-economic, racist and snobbish attitudes that have developed in Masterton around the so-called East/West divide". A public meeting was held to discuss the consultation, and submissions were invited to the Board of Trustees, with approximately 225 being received. College students initiated a petition in support of the school, which received approximately 7,512 signatures. Local Member of Parliament John Hayes came out in support of the school and suggested the replacement of the school's management. On 7 August 2009, the Board of Trustees announced its resignation The Board was replaced by commissioner Tim White. The Principal, Chris Scott, also resigned and was replaced in December 2008. Former pupil Jemaine Clement and Flight of the Conchords partner Bret McKenzie played a concert to an audience of 2,000 on 31 March 2009, raising 70,000 dollars for the school. In 2018, the college celebrated its 50th Anniversary Reunion. Principals Notable alumni Jemaine Clement – comedian, musician Andrew Judd – politician, activist References External links Official website Education Review Office (ERO) reports for Makoura College
Malaghan Institute of Medical Research

The Malaghan Institute of Medical Research is an independent biomedical research institute based in Wellington, New Zealand. The Malaghan Institute specialises in the immune system, and how it can be harnessed to improve human health. Its key areas of research and discovery are cancer, allergic and inflammatory diseases, and infectious disease. In 2019, the institute began New Zealand's first clinical trial of CAR T-cell therapy, trialling a third-generation CAR T-cell therapy. The concept of a Wellington-based, independent medical research institute was first proposed in the early 1960s. At that time, relatively little medical research was carried out in New Zealand due to a lack of facilities and support by hospital boards. Using funds from a trust established by the Wellington Medical Research Foundation and the Wellington Division of the Cancer Society, the Wellington Cancer and Medical Research Institute was opened on 26 July 1979, in rented premises in the Wellington School of Medicine. In 1986, the name of the Institute was changed to the Malaghan Institute of Medical Research in recognition of the generous support by Len Malaghan, the co-founder of Tip Top Ice Cream Ltd (later General Foods) and his wife Ann, whose gift of 100,000 shares in the company seeded the Institute. Len died of cancer in 1967 at the relatively young age of 61. The institute is a registered charity, relying on support from the community, the corporate sector and contestable grants. In 2004 the institute relocated to a purpose-built facility at Victoria University of Wellington. The founding director was Dr William Stehbens. Professor Graham Le Gros served as director from 1994 to 2024. The current director is Professor Kjesten Wiig, a neuroscientist whose career has spanned senior leadership roles in academia, industry and government, all with a focus on advancing science and innovation. The institute won the supreme The Dominion Post Gold Award for 2014, recognising its 30-year history of finding better treatments for cancer, asthma and allergies. Notable people connected to the Malaghan Kjesten Wiig Graham Le Gros Franca Ronchese Mike Berridge Len Malaghan Dame Patsy Reddy Sir Ashley Bloomfield Rebecca Grainger, professor of rheumatology at University of Otago References External links Award for Dr Le Gros, 2010 The Malaghan Institute Homepage
Mana railway station

Mana railway station on the Kāpiti Line section of the North Island Main Trunk Railway (NIMT) in the locality of Mana in the Paremata suburb of the city of Porirua, New Zealand is part of Wellington's Metlink suburban rail network. It is double tracked with a platform each side and a subway between them. Services Mana is the second station north of Porirua on the Kāpiti Line for commuter trains operated by Transdev Wellington under the Metlink brand contracted to the Greater Wellington Regional Council. Services between Wellington and Porirua or Waikanae are operated by electric multiple units of the FT/FP class (Matangi). Two diesel-hauled carriage trains, the Capital Connection and the Northern Explorer, pass through the station but do not stop. KiwiRail Scenic carriage trains and diesel hauled KiwiRail freight trains pass by the station but do not stop. Travel times by train are thirty-three minutes to Waikanae, six minutes to Porirua, twenty-seven minutes to Wellington for trains stopping at all stations, and twenty-three minutes for express trains that do not stop between Porirua and Wellington. Trains run every twenty minutes during daytime off-peak hours, more frequently during peak periods, and less frequently at night. Before July 2018, off-peak passenger train services between Wellington and Waikanae ran every thirty minutes but were increased to one every twenty minutes from 15 July 2018. Off-peak trains stop at all stations between Wellington and Waikanae. During peak periods, some trains from Wellington that stop at all stations may terminate at Porirua and return to Wellington while a number of peak services run express or non-stop between Wellington and Porirua before stopping at all stations from Porirua to Waikanae. Facilities There are two shelters for passengers waiting for their train, one on the northern side towards Waikanae (terminus of the Kāpiti Line) and one on the southern side towards Wellington CBD History The single platform halt was opened on 5 September 1949, when the first of the new DM/D class Electric Multiple Units (EMUs) ordered for the Hutt Valley Line were available. For traffic reasons only EMUs could stop there, although initially only 5 of the 13 trains each way on weekdays were operated by EMUs. The halt (along with the locality) was initially called Dolly Varden, but was changed to Mana in 1960 as many local residents did not like the name (from Dickens's Barnaby Rudge). Double tracking north to Mana was opened on 7 November 1960. Mana station was built to fit into the duplication project: and the two platforms were ready some time before … As the new line was on a different alignment to the old, a temporary wooden platform was built to fit in the gap between the old track and the new platforms. This gave the station the appearance of an aircraft carrier flight deck. The passenger shelters at Mana station were replaced with new shelters in the year ending June 2015. References
Aeroportul Te Anau

Aeroportul Te Anau (IATA: TEU, ICAO: NZMO) este un aeroport din Murihiku⁠(d), Noua Zeelandă. Situat la o altitudine de 209 m, aeroportul dispune de o singură pistă. Este operat de Murihiku⁠(d). Infrastructură Piste Terminale Note Vezi și
Mandeville Sports Centre

Mandeville Sports Centre is a sports ground and community park in Mandeville North, Canterbury, New Zealand. The park is home to 13 clubs facilitating archery, equestrian events, netball, rugby, tennis, cricket, dog clubs, bowls and squash. The ground held a single List A match in the 1990/91 Shell Cup when Canterbury played Wellington, which resulted in a 19 run victory for Wellington. A number of other sports are played at the complex. References External links Mandeville Sports Centre at ESPNcricinfo Mandeville Sports Centre at CricketArchive
Maniaiti Marae (Wallace Pā)

Maniaiti Marae or Wallace Pā is a marae in Manunui, 8 km south-east from the outskirts of Taumarunui, in the central North Island of New Zealand. Members of the marae are mostly the descendants of Nehuora and Te Wakatahurangi Te Warahi (née Chadwick), the latter being better known as "Nanny Maraea". Nanny Maraea was a staunch and well-respected matriarch, and was responsible for much of the marae's development. Nehuora was also greatly respected and performed the duty of delivering the family's children. It is thought he may have delivered over a hundred children during his lifetime, possibly many more as it was not restricted to just his family. The marae is also known as Wallace Pā, as "Warahi" was transliterated to "Wallace" during the time when Māori people were being encouraged to take European names. The Wharenui, meeting house was Nanny Marea's own family house. The house was moved from up above on her farm and placed as part of Maniaiti Marae. Maniaiti translates to small flats, Now though many descendants of Warahi, and Chadwick and many family or whānau have other names, including Chadwick, Roderick, and Te Wano. Tribal affiliation The iwi (tribe) most affiliated with the marae is Ngāti Tuwharetoa, although Ngāti Kahungunu (the tribe of Nanny Maraea) are also closely associated. Most descendants associate with both iwi. Through Ngāti Tuwharetoa, the whānau claim Ngāti Manunui as their hapū (subtribe), and Taupō-nui-a-Tia as their moana (lake). It is important in Māori culture to be able to show where lineage and rohe (area of origin) are located. An example is shown below of a common Ngāti Tuwharetoa pepeha (speech of introduction) or statement reflecting this: Environment The region of Ngapuke is a rural forestry area. The Pungapunga River runs to the back of the marae and is used for swimming and catching eel in hinaki (net catchments). Future In 2012, the marae received funding for a new wharepaku (bathroom and toilet block). Some family members still live on the marae, but many live in other parts of New Zealand and Australia. Family members have been trying to raise funds to ensure the legacy of the Marae, and meeting notices are posted for gatherings to rebuild the Pā. On 21 July 2012, the Wharepuni at Maniati was demolished by controlled burn, and will be replaced by new buildings. A wharekai (dining hall) was moved and installed on the site in 2015. In October 2020, the Government committed $1,560,379 from the Provincial Growth Fund to upgrade the marae and 7 other nearby marae, creating 156 jobs. References
Maniototo Area School

Maniototo Area School is an area school in Ranfurly, Central Otago, New Zealand, serving students aged 5–18. Founded in 1879, it has 139 students as of March 2026. The school has a strong sporting tradition and an academic programme bolstered by video conferencing lessons and the OtagoNet project. It is located near a winter sports centre and the Otago Central Rail Trail. Enrolment As of March 2026, the school has roll of 139 students, of which 36 (25.9%) identify as Māori. As of 2026, the school has an Equity Index of 470, placing it amongst schools whose students have above average socioeconomic barriers to achievement (roughly equivalent to deciles 5 and 6 under the former socio-economic decile system). Notable alumni Sean Becker – curler Tania Murray – high jumper and triple jumper Warren Dobson – curler Andrew Hore – rugby union player Tony Kreft – rugby union player Peter Petherick – cricketer References External links Official site
Manurewa Central School

Manurewa Central School is a Primary School (years 1–6) in Manurewa, a suburb of South Auckland, New Zealand. Manurewa Central has celebrated its 100-year school reunion on October 20–22, 2006. History The school began operating from the mid-1850 in Wiri, then known by the name Woodside. The Woodside School operated from the Methodist church, until school buildings were built on the corner of Kerrs Road and Great South Road in 1873. In 1875, the Manurewa railway station opened, causing the township of Woodside to slowly decline while Manurewa grew. After years of debate, the school moved to its current site, and opened on 8 September 1906. Originally opening with 63 pupils, this had grown to 250 by 1920, and 500 students by 1930. As Manurewa was primarily a rural area, many students rode to school on horseback. A long-serving teacher, Mr. McNaughton, planted a grove of native trees along the school's north-western boundary. An oak tree was planted at the school in the early 1920s, which became a major feature of Manurewa Central School. An explosion in growth in Manurewa led to the addition of prefabricated classrooms in the 1940s and 1950s, and the school's swimming pool was opened in 1940. By the 1950s and 1960s, growth in the area led to the opening of many new schools in Manurewa to ease the pressure on Manurewa Central School. School policies Manurewa Central is a Duffy Books in Homes school which provides five or more free books to students annually. Each year, eight year 6 students are chosen to be 'School Councillors'. These school councillors help run the school and organize fun activities for other students to do like; Funtime Lunchtime, Wheels Day, Black out day etc. They support the students in their learning, sports and their future. Notes External links Manurewa Central School Website
Manurewa East School

Manurewa East School is a primary school (years 1–6) in Manurewa, a suburb of Auckland, New Zealand. History The school opened on 5 February 1962, opening with a roll of 182 pupils. The school started with four teachers, including Olive Wilson, who was the wife of the school's first principal, William Wilson. Principals 1999–2017 - Phil Palfrey 2017–Present - Mary Takatainga References
Manurewa Intermediate

Manurewa Intermediate School is a multicultural school, located in central Manurewa, a suburb of Auckland's Manukau City, New Zealand. History Manurewa Intermediate School opened in February 1961, and was the first intermediate school in the Manurewa area. The school won the Prime Minister's Education Excellence Awards in the Leadership Team category in 2017. Culture The school draws from a large range of cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. This has led to the formation of several cultural groups within the school. The Music Technology complex was opened in October 2000 by The Prime Minister of New Zealand Helen Clark. Manurewa Intermediate also has a Morning Live school News, called MITV. It has useful information for students at the school (for example: fitness, meetings, and trips). It is hosted and mainly run by students of the school. Notable alumni Stephen Berry (born 1983), politician and political commentator Notes