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People from the Wellington Region
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The list People from the Wellington Region includes
Emily Travers, Joey Matenga Ashton, Derek Leask, Robin Leamy (bishop) and Chris Jannides.
The list consists of 16 members
and 12 sublists.
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Wellington Region
Region of New Zealand
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Joey Matenga Ashton
Moriori, Ngati Mamoe and Ngati Kahungunu; railway worker, sportsman, dance band leaderOverview: Joey Matenga Ashton (3 June 1907–8 November 1993) was a New Zealand railway worker, sportsman, dance band leader. Of Moriori and Māori descent, he identified with the Ngati Kahungunu and Ngati Mamoe ...Date of birth: 3 June 1907Date of death: 8 November 1993Age: 86 (age at death)Nationality: New ZealanderOccupation: Musician
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Emily Travers
New Zealand cricketerOverview: Emily Anne Travers (born 29 July 1978) is a New Zealand cricketer. She played for the Central Districts Hinds and Canterbury Magicians in the State League as well as for her national team, the White Ferns ... 0
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Derek Leask
New Zealand diplomat
Overview: Derek Leask (born 1948) is a New Zealand diplomat, since March 2008 the High Commissioner from New Zealand to the United Kingdom, and concurrently accredited as Ambassador to Ireland and High Commissioner ... 0
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Stuart O'Connell
Roman Catholic bishopOverview: Stuart France O'Connell (11 May 1935 – 2 August 2019) was the fifth Catholic Bishop of Rarotonga (1996–2011).Date of birth: 11 May 1935Date of death: 2 August 2019Age: 84 (age at death)Nationality: New ZealanderGender: Male 0
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Robin Leamy (bishop)
Roman Catholic bishopOverview: Robin Walsh Leamy SM (27 July 1934 – 1 January 2022) was a New Zealand Roman Catholic prelate.Date of birth: 27 July 1934Date of death: 1 January 2022Age: 87 (age at death)Nationality: New Zealander 0
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Chris Jannides
New Zealand dancer
Overview: Chris Jannides (born 1954 in Wellington, New Zealand) is a founding dancer, choreographer and artistic director of Limbs Dance Company in Auckland, New Zealand. 0
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Chris Hipkins
Prime Minister of New Zealand in 2023
Overview: Christopher John Hipkins (born 5 September 1978) is a New Zealand politician and member of the Labour Party. He has served as the Member of Parliament for Remutaka since 2008. As a member of Cabinet for ...Date of birth: 5 September 1978Age: 46Nationality: New ZealanderOccupation: PoliticianGender: Male 0
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John Atcherley Dew
Roman Catholic archbishop (born 1948)
Overview: John Atcherley Dew (born 5 May 1948) is a Roman Catholic bishop. He is the sixth Roman Catholic Archbishop of Wellington and the Metropolitan of New Zealand, serving since 2005. He was also created a ... 0
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Jay Nieuwland
New Zealand poetOverview: Jay Nieuwland (born 1990) is a New Zealand poet, editor and co-founder of the publishing house We Are Babies. Her 2021 publication I Am a Human Being won the best first book award (poetry) at the Ockham ...Date of birth: 1990Age: 34 0
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Kate Fitzharris
Potter in New ZealandOverview: Kate Fitzharris (born 1974) is a New Zealand ceramicist. She is mostly known for her doll-like figures, and although working primarily in ceramics, also incorporates found materials. She has won three ...Date of birth: 1974Age: 50 0
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John Rodgers (New Zealand bishop)
Roman Catholic bishopOverview: John Hubert Macey Rodgers, CMG, SM (9 October 1915 – 10 January 1997) was a Missionary bishop. He was Vicar Apostolic of Tonga and Niue (1953-1966) Bishop of Tonga (1966-1973) then Bishop of Rarotonga ... 0
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Francis Douglas (priest)
PriestOverview: Vernon Francis Douglas (1910-1943) was a priest of the Missionary Society of St. Columban who was killed in the Philippines by Japanese soldiers in 1943. He was born in Johnsonville, near Wellington, New ... 0
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Dave Hiscock
New Zealand speedway riderOverview: David Hiscock (born 25 May 1953 in Stokes Valley) is a New Zealand motorcycle rider. 0
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Dorothy Wall
New Zealand writer
Overview: Dorothy Wall (12 January 1894 – 21 January 1942) was a New Zealand-born author and illustrator of children's fiction books. She is most famous for creating Blinky Bill, an anthropomorphic koala who was ...Date of birth: 12 January 1894Date of death: 21 January 1942Age: 48 (age at death)Nationality: AustralianOccupation: WriterGender: Female 0
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Stephanie de Montalk
New Zealand poetOverview: Stephanie de Montalk (born 1945) is a poet and biographer from New Zealand. 0
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John Rod
New Zealander businessman from England
Overview: In 1876, John William Rod (1856–1920) migrated from England to New Zealand and embarked upon a successful business career. He became a well-respected New Zealander, noted for his contributions to industry ... 0
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