Christchurch, Canterbury
1. David Vaealiki (1980)
New Zealand Rugby Union Player
Fullback and center who played for New Zealand at the 2000 World Cup.
2. Joan Hammond (1912)
Australian Operatic Soprano And
Operatic singer who performed at the Royal Opera House, the Vienna State Opera, and the Elizabethan Theatre Trust.
3. Elliot Dixon (1989)
New Zealand Rugby Union Player
Professional rugby union player who became known while playing number 8 for the Highlanders.
4. Bic Runga (1976)
New Zealand Musician
New Zealand singer who released her debut album Drive in 1997. It debuted at number one on the New Zealand Top 40 Album charts.
5. Scott McLaughlin (1993)
Race Car Driver
Race car driver who came in 2nd at the Virgin Australia Supercars Championship in his 2017 season. That year he drove a Ford FG X Falcon for DJR Team Penske. He went...
6. Ian Athfield (1940)
New Zealand Architect
Former president of the New Zealand Institute of Architects. Known for such buildings as Telecom Towers, Civic Square and Wellington Library, and Jade Stadium.
7. Cal Wilson (1970)
New Zealand Comedian
Australian comedian who is best known for her appearance on Netflix's "Comedians of the World." She has also authored a children's book.
8. Mike Rudd (1945)
Australian Musician
Best known for his work with the 1970s Australian bands Ariel and Spectrum, this singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist is particularly famous for his 1971 chart-topping song, "I'll Be Gone." He...
9. Sophie Pascoe (1993)
Paralympic Swimmer
Paralympic swimmer who took home three gold medals at both the 2008 and 2012 Paralympic Games. In 2013 she won the Halberg Award for Disabled Sportsperson of the Year.
10. Brian Fairlie (1948)
Tennis Player
He won 12 pro singles titles and 4 career doubles titles, reaching the quarterfinals of the 1970 U.S. Open singles tournament.
11. Ray Comfort (1949)
Religious Leader
Author and evangelist known as the creator of Living Waters Publications and The Way of the Master ministries. This also included the long-running television series co-hosted with renowned actor Kirk...
12. Colin Slade (1987)
New Zealand Rugby Union Player
Rugby fly-half who played for the Highlanders in Super Rugby from 2011 to 2013.
13. Jeremy Brockie (1987)
Footballer
Midfielder who became a member of the New Zealand national team in 2006. He played for the Newcastle Jets from 2010 to 2012 before joining Wellington Phoenix in 2012.
14. Hoani Matenga (1987)
New Zealand Rugby Union Player
Kiwi rugby player who is famous for his international club career, including for Wellington of the Mitre 10 Cup. He also played stints for the Blues and the Highlanders of the...
15. David Kidwell (1977)
New Zealand Rugby League Player
Rugby coach and former player who has coached teams like the Wests Tigers and South Sydney Rabbitohs. He led New Zealand to their first-ever Rugby League World Cup and Tri-Nations...
16. Richard Hadlee (1951)
Cricketer
Former cricketer who played for the New Zealand national team from 1973 to 1990. He is regarded as one of the greatest all-rounders in cricket history and a great fast...
17. Elizabeth Hawthorne (1947)
Actress
Actress who is known for hear appearances in both feature films and television as well as for being a voice over artist for video games and other animated projects. She...
18. Emily Duncan (1995)
Fitness Instructor
Nationally qualified bikini competitor and personal trainer behind the brand Emily Duncan Fit. She has shared her fitness journey on her popular YouTube channel Em Dunc, which has more than...
19. Rob Hall (1961)
New Zealand Mountain Climber
Mount Everest climber who had reached the summit of the formidable mountain five times before he passed away during a 1996 expedition to the same peak.
20. Courtney McGregor (1998)
Gymnast
New Zealand gymnast and Olympian who competed at the 2016 Olympics in Rio. She got a full ride for gymnastics at Boise State University.
21. Debbie Hockley (1962)
Cricketer
Storied international player who represented New Zealand in 19 tests, and 119 One Day International matches.
22. Mark Hammett (1972)
New Zealand Rugby Union Player A
Former rugby player and coach that played professionally for 11 years. During his playing career, he won a National Provincial Championship and a Tri Nations Championship.
23. Nela Zisser (1992)
New Zealand Model
Model and competitive eater who is widely known for her eponymous YouTube channel. She has gained more than 38 million channel views for her massive eating challenges, including "5 lbs...
24. Aaron Gilmore (1973)
Politician
New Zealand National Party politician who served in his country's Parliament from 2008 to 2011. He served again briefly in early 2013.
25. Shaun Wallace (1960)
Beitish Television Personality
British television show host who is known as a barrister and Chaser in the ITV quiz show The Chase.
26. Ben Stokes (1991)
Cricketer
English cricketer all-rounder who made his Test debut during the 2013 Ashes. He set a Test record in 2016 by scoring 250 runs on only 196 balls.
27. Ryan Nelsen (1977)
New Zealand Association Football
MLS coach who debuted in 2013 as a manager for Toronto FC. He managed New Zealand's national team at the 2008 and 2012 Olympics.
28. Ellen Barry (1989)
Tennis Player
Right-handed player who first cracked the top-300 rankings in 2008.
29. Bradley Shaw (1983)
New Zealand Field Hockey Player
New Zealander field hockey player who is recognized for having competed for his native country in both the 2008 and 2012 Summer Olympic games.
30. Michelle Ang (1983)
New Zealand Actor
Actress who is known for her work in the New Zealand TV and film industries. She has notably appeared in the films Naming Number Two, My Wedding and Other Secrets,...
31. Brooke Williams (1984)
New Zealand Actor
New Zealand actress who became known for her role as Jennsen Rahl in Legend of the Seeker and as Aurelia in Spartacus: Blood and Sand.
32. Stephen Fleming (1973)
New Zealand Cricketer
New Zealand's most successful Test captain, he led the team to 28 victories. He retired with a Black Caps-record 7,172 Test runs scored in 111 appearances.
33. Bernard Fanning (1969)
Rock Musician
Acoustic folk artist who won the APRA Songwriter of the Year Award in 2004 and 2006 while fronting the band Powderfinger.
34. Andrew Caddick (1968)
English Cricketer
Bowler for England from 1993 to 2003 who won 4 Man of the Match awards in international cricket, and played for Somerset from 1991 to 2009.
35. Julia Deans (1974)
New Zealand Musician
Julia Deans is a New Zealand singer-songwriter best known as the lead singer of rock band Fur Patrol. In the early '90s Deans joined Wellington-based celtic rock band Banshee Reel....
36. Johan Asiata (1985)
Player Of American Football
Johan Asiata is a gridiron football offensive lineman for the Los Angeles Kiss of the Arena Football League. He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Chicago Bears...
37. Mark Hastings (1968)
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38. Zarnia Cogle (1976)
unknow
Zarnia Cogle 10 May 1976 in Christchurch New Zealand) is an association football player who represented New Zealand at international level. Cogle made her Football Ferns in a 1-2 loss...
39. Darren Broom (1985)
New Zealand Cricketer
Darren John Broom is a New Zealand cricketer. Known as Dazza Broom is a right-handed batsman and very occasional right-arm medium bowler. Brother of Neil Broom he has played Twenty20...
40. Heiden Bedwell-Curtis (1991)
New Zealand Rugby Union Player
Heiden Kahira Bedwell-Curtis is a New Zealand rugby union player. He plays in the flanker position for Manawatu. Bedwell-Curtis played 2 matches for Taranaki in 2012 before shifting south to...
41. Sean Romans (1985)
New Zealand Rugby Union Player
Sean Romans is a rugby union player who plays at scrum-half for Nottingham. He previously played for the Highlanders and Otago.
42. Blake Skjellerup (1985)
New Zealand Speed Skater
Blake Skjellerup is a short track speed skater who competed for New Zealand at the 2010 Winter Olympics; finishing sixteenth.
43. Peter Borlase (1985)
New Zealand Rugby Union Player
Peter Borlase is a rugby union player for Hawke's Bay.
44. Adrian Clarke (footballer) (1974)
Football (soccer) Player Journal
Adrian James Clarke is a former English footballer who last played for Welling United. He was a midfielder who played seven Premier League games at Arsenal. After he retired he...
45. Ben Yock (1975)
New Zealand Cricketer
Benjamin Arthur Yock is a former New Zealand cricketer who played two first-class matches for the Canterbury Wizards in 1997. He was a wicketkeeper. In 2002 during a strike by...
46. Lisa Walton (1975)
New Zeaalnd Field Hockey Player
Lisa Mary Walton is a retired female field hockey player from New Zealand. She won the bronze medal with the women's national team at the 1998 Commonwealth Games. She also...
47. Sarah Cook (rower) (1985)
Olympic Rower
Sarah Ann Patricia Cook is an Australian rower.
48. Sara Clapham (1985)
Association Footballer
Sara Clapham is a former association football player who represented New Zealand at international level. Clapham made her Football Ferns début in a 0-2 loss to Australia on 18 February...
49. Rebecca Steele (1985)
Female Cricketer
Rebecca Jayne Steele is a former cricketer who played women's international cricket for New Zealand between 2003 and 2005. She is one of thirteen cricketers to have taken a five-wicket...
50. Matt McIlwrick (1991)
Rugby League Player
Matt McIlwrick is a New Zealand rugby league player who plays professionally for the Canberra Raiders in the National Rugby League.