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Topic: Rotorua Notable People and Local Heroes (G-L)
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Past and Present residents of Rotorua who became famous or notable in their contribution to the Rotorua community and New Zealand
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| Garrood, Claire | Cricketer: Played for Northern Districts Women |
| Gartner, Ken | Kapa Haka & teacher Rotorua Intermediate 1970s |
| Gathergood, Ailsa | Lakes District Health Board 2010-present |
| Gilbert, Jane | District Librarian 1995-Present Day 2013; Petanque: Represented NZ at Oceania Championships in Noumea 2002 (Selected for NZ Team in 2003 to China but the tournament was called off due to safety concerns for the teams) |
| Gilbert, Andy | Petanque: Represented NZ at Oceania Championships in Noumea 2002 |
| Gordon, Tony (Tank) | Rugby : Played for Bay of Plenty, then switched to Rugby League and played for NZ Kiwis World Cup team 1975 and Coach of NZ Kiwis 1988 World Cup team |
| Gould, Mark | Councillor 2004-2007, 2010-present |
| Grant, June | June Northcroft, Meter Maid in the 1960s, Artist and Gallery owner awarded ONZM in 2010 for services to Maori and Maori Art, won the Black Pearl award, Author of biography of Makereti (Guide Maggie) that features on the Dictionary of New Zealand Biography |
| Grant, Lyonel | Master Carver: Ngati Pikiao, Ngati Rangiwewehi |
| Gray, Bill (William Ngataiawhio) |
Rugby: played for Bay of Plenty 1950-1966, NZ Maori 1954-58; All Blacks 1955-1957 played against Fiji 1954, the South African Springboks in 1956, and the Lions in Rotorua 1959. Tennis : New Zealand Maori Junior Title 1950. |
| Guy, Edward Grace |
Awarded OBE in New Years Honours 1960. |
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| Hague, Robert |
Artist, Sculptor |
| Hall, Graham |
County Councillor 1977-1979, District Councillor & Mayor of Rotorua 1992-2004 |
| Hamon, Rei |
New Zealand artist well known for his flora and fauna of NZ prints done by hand in the Pointilism style and received a CBE in 1981. Lived in Rotorua 1994- Owned the Hamon Art Gallery along with son Awanui Hamon |
| Hari, Bevan |
Hockey : played for NZ Black Sticks at Commonwealth Games 1998, 2002, 2006 and Olympics 2004 also played in NZ Maori Mens team 2007 |
| Hartley, Dylan |
Rugby : played for English Team Northampton Saints and for England |
| Hato, Ana (Mrs Pahau Ratoni) |
Opera singer, classical music : sang with cousin Deane Waretini on Radio NZ, Concerts and at the opening of the Rotorua Radio Station IYZ on 24.04.1949, she also sang at the reception for the Duke and Duchess of York in 1927. She and Deane produced records in 1930s with HMV and Parlophone. Ana was also part of the Taiporutu Concert Party |
| Haupapa, Rotohiko Tangonui |
Rotorua Maori Choir, Played Rugby and became a Rugby Referee. |
| Hay, Greg |
Cricket: plays for Central Districts Stags 2006-2009, back in team 2013- |
| Hay, Sydney Hartley |
Long serving medical practitioner in Rotorua from 1910-1966, one of only two doctors in Rotorua in 1910. Awarded M.B.E. for service during the war, 1919. British Medical Corp 1914-, New Zealand Medical Corp, -1919. |
| Hinerangi, Sophia |
Guide Sophia a well-known tourist guide to the Hot Lakes region, and Pink and White Terraces pre-eruption of Mt Tarawera in 1886, moved to Rotorua in 1870 and stayed until her death in 1911 |
| Hogan, Patrick |
Horse racing – Breeder and Trainer owner of Cambridge Stud : Sir Patrick received a Knighthood in the New Year's Honours in 2000 in recognition for his services to bloodstock breeding and thoroughbred racing. He also received a CBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours several years earlier |
| Hohneck, Sean |
Rugby: Played for NZ Maori 2004, 2005, Super 14 Chiefs 2004-2006, Waikato 2001-2006, -2013-, from 2006 moved to Bristol and Leeds Carnegie and also played for Viadana Italy |
| Hollister, Brett |
Rowing cox, rowed In 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles with a coxed four team winning Bronze, CEO for North Harbour Rugby |
| Hunt, Karen |
Councillor 2007-present |
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| Jackson, Thomas |
Rotorua Mayor 1929-1941 |
| James, Naomi |
Sailor : Round-the-World Solo in 1978, awarded DBE in 1979. |
| Jameson, Taini |
Netball : played for Rotorua 1949-1959 and Coach for Rotorua Netball 1962-1969 |
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| Keaney, John E |
Borough Councillor 1974-1979, Rotorua Mayor 1979-1993, award QSO and CBE, Ngakuru Farmer 1959-2009 |
| Kennedy, Kemara |
Kapa Haka and part of Moana & the Tribe band |
| Kenny, Pam |
Athlete : High Jump National Title holder 1960s & 70s ; Won 2 Gold medals in the World Veteran Games in 1987 |
| Kent, Rob |
Councillor 2013- |
| Kereopa, Elliot |
Rugby League : played for NZ Kiwi’s in the 1970 World Cup |
| Kershaw, Lawrence |
Te Mātārae I Ōrehu Kapa Haka & part of Moana & the Tribe band |
| Khan, Jan |
Lawn Bowls: played for New Zealand in the 2002 & 2006 Commonwealth Games |
| Kidman, Fiona |
Author, awarded OBE in the New Year’s Honours 1988, and awarded an DNZM in 1998, worked as a librarian at Rotorua Public Library after leaving School |
| King, Solomon |
Rugby : played for NZ Under 21s in 2006, Bay of Plenty 2006-2007, North Harbour in 2010 and NZ Sevens 2006-2008, 2011- |
| Kingi, Noel |
Member of the Howard Morrison Quartet |
| Kirby, Georgina Kamiria |
DBE, QSO for services to Maori, JP: ‘Maori Women’s Development Inc’., Director of Te Ohu Kaimoana |
| Kosoof, David |
Hockey: played for NZ Black Sticks, Olympic team 2004 & 2008, Commonwealth Games 2002 where the team won a Silver medal |
| Kusabs, Prentice A. |
Mayor of Rotorua 1942-1947, Local Business owner 'K' Motors until 1937 |
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| La Grouw, Johannes |
Businessman: Lockwood Homes, founder. Awarded |
| Ladbrook, Geoff |
Water Skiing, NZ Champion 1960s |
| Ladd, Captain Fred |
Pilot for the Rotorua Aero Club commercial arm ; Part Owner of Geyserland Airways Ltd 1968 - 1970 and Volcanic Wunderflights 1971 -1976. Awarded an MBE in 1963. For a full biography go to Te Ara Encyclopedia online. |
| Lee, Danny |
Golf won Masters Tournament, played in PGA Tour after turning Pro in 2009 |
| Lepper, John W J (Johnny) |
Business owner, Councillor 1980-2002, Chairman of R.E.C.T and Deputy Mayor for 16 Years. |
| Linton, Alister Murray |
Borough Councillor 1947-1953 and Rotorua Mayor 1953-1971. Awarded an CBE in 1965. Linton Park Rose Gardens on Ward Avenue, Fenton Park was named in remembrance of him. |
| List, Dennis |
Poet and author |
| Love, Jim |
Rugby : played for NZ Maori – 1978-1982, Coach for NZ Maori, Tongan World Cup team and Arix Viadana, Director/Founder of NZ Sports Academy |
