Famous People of Whangarei

2. Founder of the Engineering firm that built most of Marsden Point Refinery.
5. Country singer now living in USA, and has been an American Idol Judge for 4 years.
9. First european settler in Whangarei, originally from Scotland.
10. Prime Minister of New Zealand for most of 1972.
11. current mayor of Whangarei.
12. Owned a large block of land north of Whangarei centre which later became known as Mairtown.

1. Fast bowler in cricket who has played 46 tests and 99 one-day internationals for the Black Caps.
3. First european to develop widespread farming in the Whangarei area.
4. Opened a jewellery shop in Whangarei, and started a jewellery company that is famous throughout the world.
6. Leader of the New Zealand First Political Party, and current MP for the Northland electorate.
7. Famous comedian who went to Whangarei Boys High School.
8. Played 79 tests for the All Blacks and now works for SkyTV.