Fred and Ben Coutts seen here in front of the Coutts Timber Merchants Sash and Door Factory premises, c. 1930.

Ben Maeva loading sand into a locomotive from a sand tower in the Palmerston North railway yards.

Archie Ben Gilbert Maunder (16 September, 1885 - 27 August, 1937), one of the first bus drivers in Palmerston North. He lived at 298 Grey Street (previously 144 Grey Street).

Ben Coutts at Lewis & Coutts Sawmill.

The annual Student procession or 'Procesh' was held at midday on the Monday of 'Capping Week' and was a highlight of 'Town and Gown' relations between Massey University and the City. Sometimes courting controversy with its 'student humour', the parade usually consisted of floats, clowns and trick cyclists. It attracted large crowds, stopping traffic along Broadway and around the Square and usually ended with a ceremonial ducking in the Butterfly pond after speeches by students representing 'Lord and Lady Massey' and the Mayor.

This float is advertising the capping week revue, a show written by Ross Grimmett specifically for performance in 1964. Titled 'Ben Hurcules', it was reviewed by the Evening Standard as 'sparkling with wit.' The show centred around Ben Hurcules' (John Sutton) five labours, which included a mail train robbery, retrieving the girdle of Mabel from the Amazons, and removing all the Bulls from the Manawatū.

Keith Roland Hamblyn was a photographer with the Palmerston North Hospital Board for many years. In a private capacity, he documented a wide variety of public events between 1958 and the early 1970s.

The Mataamua building was the first building constructed for the Teacher's Training College. It was subsequentially earthquake strengthened with a metal frame extending round the exterior. The building was scheduled for demolition when the campus was sold to the Wallace Development Company in 2016. For extensive information on the campus, search for Ben Foster's community uploads in Manawatū Heritage.

A view of Waimarama, 46 Alfred Street, taken from the driveway, 12 May 1918.

A view of Waimarama, 46 Alfred Street, Palmerston North from the front lawn. Woman thought to be Elizabeth Moore, wife of Thomas Moore.

Thomas R. Moore and his wife Elizabeth Gretchen Moore (nee Kuhtze) photographed on 3 December 1916 in front of their home Waimarama.

This was one of two of the AS@U (Association of Students @ Ucol) buildings (the other being a modern bungalow) and sat across from the main UCOL campus on Queen Street. The building was removed from it's original site sometime during 2017. The building ended up here on a building-sales yard on the corner of Tremaine and Shelley Street. The building was sold, and moved away in February 2019.

The building is now located near Napier along the Napier-Taupo road.

This memorial and reserve behind it commemorates local soldiers who lost their lives during World War Two. The memorial is located on Lawton Road, behind the old school on Milson Line between Feilding and Palmerston North.

The plaque reads:

1939 - 1945
To the glory of God and in honour of:
C.G Firth
D. Goffe
G.A Griffith
E.H Haythorne
A.P Lewis
T. Ruwhiu
T.A Sutherland
H.G Talbot
P.S Wevell

Pictured is the house at 31 Morris Street. It was demolished in the 48 hours following this photo. The house was built in the 1920s.

The front gate into Waimarama, 46 Alfred Street, about 1918.

Pictured is the Ruahine building at the former Hokowhitu Campus. Note the mural on the wall next to the entrance. A closer photo of this can be found on this website. 

The building will be torn down and replaced by a housing development before 2030.

~ Timeline of the campus:

Tertiary education came to Hokowhitu in 1959/1960 when the new Victoria University’s Palmerston North University College established an extramural centre at Caccia Birch. The homestead was used while the first campus buildings, notably Mataamua, were constructed.

In 1963, the college joined with Massey who eventually moved all extramural services to the Turitea campus across the river. In 1969, the Government decided that Mataamua and its outbuildings would be shared between the Manawatū Polytechnic and The Palmerston North Teachers College, which was previously on Princess Street. The institutions shared the campus during from the 70s until the 90s. 

The campus’ Marae, Te Kupenga o te Mātauranga Marae, was planned as early as 1974, and construction was finished in 1980. This was the first Marae on any tertiary campus in the country. It was built on the site of a former Rangitane settlement / Pā. 

Much of the remaining campus’ buildings were constructed in the 1970s, with the Tower Block opened in 1982. The teaching college moved into the Tower Block during this year, leaving only the Polytech in Mataamua. Both institutes shared other buildings. 

The complex behind the Marae, called Te Haonui, was completed 1990. This provided students with Māori education opportunities. 

In 1995, the Polytech began to move out of the campus due to the growing lack of space. They later become UCOL on Princess Street. Massey acquired the Teaching College in 1996, and renamed it the College of Education. The University refurbished the campus about this time. 

Between 2008 and 2012, Massey shifted staff and students out of the Campus to the Turitea Campus. The Hokowhitu buildings were deemed highly earthquake prone during this time. The University sold the campus in 2016 to Wallace Development, who are turning it into a housing subdivision. The remaining campus buildings will be demolished by stage 3 of this subdivision. 

Pictured is the former student centre and cafe at the Hokowhitu Campus. The building is a unique example of modernist brutalism in the city. Note the bronze-coloured handrails and window frames, textured concrete, and stained glass feature.

The building will be torn down and replaced by a housing development before 2030.

~ Timeline of the campus:

Tertiary education came to Hokowhitu in 1959/1960 when the new Victoria University’s Palmerston North University College established an extramural centre at Caccia Birch. The homestead was used while the first campus buildings, notably Mataamua, were constructed.

In 1963, the college joined with Massey who eventually moved all extramural services to the Turitea campus across the river. In 1969, the Government decided that Mataamua and its outbuildings would be shared between the Manawatū Polytechnic and The Palmerston North Teachers College, which was previously on Princess Street. The institutions shared the campus during from the 70s until the 90s. 

The campus’ Marae, Te Kupenga o te Mātauranga Marae, was planned as early as 1974, and construction was finished in 1980. This was the first Marae on any tertiary campus in the country. It was built on the site of a former Rangitane settlement / Pā. 

Much of the remaining campus’ buildings were constructed in the 1970s, with the Tower Block opened in 1982. The teaching college moved into the Tower Block during this year, leaving only the Polytech in Mataamua. Both institutes shared other buildings. 

The complex behind the Marae, called Te Haonui, was completed 1990. This provided students with Māori education opportunities. 

In 1995, the Polytech began to move out of the campus due to the growing lack of space. They later become UCOL on Princess Street. Massey acquired the Teaching College in 1996, and renamed it the College of Education. The University refurbished the campus about this time. 

Between 2008 and 2012, Massey shifted staff and students out of the Campus to the Turitea Campus. The Hokowhitu buildings were deemed highly earthquake prone during this time. The University sold the campus in 2016 to Wallace Development, who are turning it into a housing subdivision. The remaining campus buildings will be demolished by stage 3 of this subdivision. 

 Pictured is the former library at the Hokowhitu Campus. The building is a unique example of modernist brutalism in the city. Note the bronze-coloured handrails and window frames, and textured concrete.

The building will be torn down and replaced by a housing development before 2030.

~ Timeline of the campus:

Tertiary education came to Hokowhitu in 1959/1960 when the new Victoria University’s Palmerston North University College established an extramural centre at Caccia Birch. The homestead was used while the first campus buildings, notably Mataamua, were constructed.

In 1963, the college joined with Massey who eventually moved all extramural services to the Turitea campus across the river. In 1969, the Government decided that Mataamua and its outbuildings would be shared between the Manawatū Polytechnic and The Palmerston North Teachers College, which was previously on Princess Street. The institutions shared the campus during from the 70s until the 90s. 

The campus’ Marae, Te Kupenga o te Mātauranga Marae, was planned as early as 1974, and construction was finished in 1980. This was the first Marae on any tertiary campus in the country. It was built on the site of a former Rangitane settlement / Pā. 

Much of the remaining campus’ buildings were constructed in the 1970s, with the Tower Block opened in 1982. The teaching college moved into the Tower Block during this year, leaving only the Polytech in Mataamua. Both institutes shared other buildings. 

The complex behind the Marae, called Te Haonui, was completed 1990. This provided students with Māori education opportunities. 

In 1995, the Polytech began to move out of the campus due to the growing lack of space. They later become UCOL on Princess Street. Massey acquired the Teaching College in 1996, and renamed it the College of Education. The University refurbished the campus about this time. 

Between 2008 and 2012, Massey shifted staff and students out of the Campus to the Turitea Campus. The Hokowhitu buildings were deemed highly earthquake prone during this time. The University sold the campus in 2016 to Wallace Development, who are turning it into a housing subdivision. The remaining campus buildings will be demolished by stage 3 of this subdivision. 

Pictured is the former student centre and cafe (left) and library (right) at the Hokowhitu Campus. These buildings are unique examples of modernist brutalism in the city. 

The buildings will be torn down and replaced by a housing development before 2030.

~ Timeline of the campus:

Tertiary education came to Hokowhitu in 1959/1960 when the new Victoria University’s Palmerston North University College established an extramural centre at Caccia Birch. The homestead was used while the first campus buildings, notably Mataamua, were constructed.

In 1963, the college joined with Massey who eventually moved all extramural services to the Turitea campus across the river. In 1969, the Government decided that Mataamua and its outbuildings would be shared between the Manawatū Polytechnic and The Palmerston North Teachers College, which was previously on Princess Street. The institutions shared the campus during from the 70s until the 90s. 

The campus’ Marae, Te Kupenga o te Mātauranga Marae, was planned as early as 1974, and construction was finished in 1980. This was the first Marae on any tertiary campus in the country. It was built on the site of a former Rangitane settlement / Pā. 

Much of the remaining campus’ buildings were constructed in the 1970s, with the Tower Block opened in 1982. The teaching college moved into the Tower Block during this year, leaving only the Polytech in Mataamua. Both institutes shared other buildings. 

The complex behind the Marae, called Te Haonui, was completed 1990. This provided students with Māori education opportunities. 

In 1995, the Polytech began to move out of the campus due to the growing lack of space. They later become UCOL on Princess Street. Massey acquired the Teaching College in 1996, and renamed it the College of Education. The University refurbished the campus about this time. 

Between 2008 and 2012, Massey shifted staff and students out of the Campus to the Turitea Campus. The Hokowhitu buildings were deemed highly earthquake prone during this time. The University sold the campus in 2016 to Wallace Development, who are turning it into a housing subdivision. The remaining campus buildings will be demolished by stage 3 of this subdivision. 

Pictured is the entrance between the auditorium building (left) and tower block (right) at the former Hokowhitu Campus. Note the blue, red, green stained glass feature next to the entrance, and the texture in the buildings' concrete faces.

The buildings will be torn down and replaced by a housing development before 2030.

~ Timeline of the campus:

Tertiary education came to Hokowhitu in 1959/1960 when the new Victoria University’s Palmerston North University College established an extramural centre at Caccia Birch. The homestead was used while the first campus buildings, notably Mataamua, were constructed.

In 1963, the college joined with Massey who eventually moved all extramural services to the Turitea campus across the river. In 1969, the Government decided that Mataamua and its outbuildings would be shared between the Manawatū Polytechnic and The Palmerston North Teachers College, which was previously on Princess Street. The institutions shared the campus during from the 70s until the 90s. 

The campus’ Marae, Te Kupenga o te Mātauranga Marae, was planned as early as 1974, and construction was finished in 1980. This was the first Marae on any tertiary campus in the country. It was built on the site of a former Rangitane settlement / Pā. 

Much of the remaining campus’ buildings were constructed in the 1970s, with the Tower Block opened in 1982. The teaching college moved into the Tower Block during this year, leaving only the Polytech in Mataamua. Both institutes shared other buildings. 

The complex behind the Marae, called Te Haonui, was completed 1990. This provided students with Māori education opportunities. 

In 1995, the Polytech began to move out of the campus due to the growing lack of space. They later become UCOL on Princess Street. Massey acquired the Teaching College in 1996, and renamed it the College of Education. The University refurbished the campus about this time. 

Between 2008 and 2012, Massey shifted staff and students out of the Campus to the Turitea Campus. The Hokowhitu buildings were deemed highly earthquake prone during this time. The University sold the campus in 2016 to Wallace Development, who are turning it into a housing subdivision. The remaining campus buildings will be demolished by stage 3 of this subdivision. 

Pictured is the former Awanui building (left), student centre and cafe (centre) and library (right) at the Hokowhitu Campus. These buildings are unique examples of modernist brutalism in the city. 

The buildings will be torn down and replaced by a housing development before 2030.

~ Timeline of the campus:

Tertiary education came to Hokowhitu in 1959/1960 when the new Victoria University’s Palmerston North University College established an extramural centre at Caccia Birch. The homestead was used while the first campus buildings, notably Mataamua, were constructed.

In 1963, the college joined with Massey who eventually moved all extramural services to the Turitea campus across the river. In 1969, the Government decided that Mataamua and its outbuildings would be shared between the Manawatū Polytechnic and The Palmerston North Teachers College, which was previously on Princess Street. The institutions shared the campus during from the 70s until the 90s. 

The campus’ Marae, Te Kupenga o te Mātauranga Marae, was planned as early as 1974, and construction was finished in 1980. This was the first Marae on any tertiary campus in the country. It was built on the site of a former Rangitane settlement / Pā. 

Much of the remaining campus’ buildings were constructed in the 1970s, with the Tower Block opened in 1982. The teaching college moved into the Tower Block during this year, leaving only the Polytech in Mataamua. Both institutes shared other buildings. 

The complex behind the Marae, called Te Haonui, was completed 1990. This provided students with Māori education opportunities. 

In 1995, the Polytech began to move out of the campus due to the growing lack of space. They later become UCOL on Princess Street. Massey acquired the Teaching College in 1996, and renamed it the College of Education. The University refurbished the campus about this time. 

Between 2008 and 2012, Massey shifted staff and students out of the Campus to the Turitea Campus. The Hokowhitu buildings were deemed highly earthquake prone during this time. The University sold the campus in 2016 to Wallace Development, who are turning it into a housing subdivision. The remaining campus buildings will be demolished by stage 3 of this subdivision. 

Pictured is the former Biology Court building (left) and Awanui building (right) at the Hokowhitu Campus. These buildings are unique examples of modernist brutalism in the city. 

The buildings will be torn down and replaced by a housing development before 2030.

~ Timeline of the campus:

Tertiary education came to Hokowhitu in 1959/1960 when the new Victoria University’s Palmerston North University College established an extramural centre at Caccia Birch. The homestead was used while the first campus buildings, notably Mataamua, were constructed.

In 1963, the college joined with Massey who eventually moved all extramural services to the Turitea campus across the river. In 1969, the Government decided that Mataamua and its outbuildings would be shared between the Manawatū Polytechnic and The Palmerston North Teachers College, which was previously on Princess Street. The institutions shared the campus during from the 70s until the 90s. 

The campus’ Marae, Te Kupenga o te Mātauranga Marae, was planned as early as 1974, and construction was finished in 1980. This was the first Marae on any tertiary campus in the country. It was built on the site of a former Rangitane settlement / Pā. 

Much of the remaining campus’ buildings were constructed in the 1970s, with the Tower Block opened in 1982. The teaching college moved into the Tower Block during this year, leaving only the Polytech in Mataamua. Both institutes shared other buildings. 

The complex behind the Marae, called Te Haonui, was completed 1990. This provided students with Māori education opportunities. 

In 1995, the Polytech began to move out of the campus due to the growing lack of space. They later become UCOL on Princess Street. Massey acquired the Teaching College in 1996, and renamed it the College of Education. The University refurbished the campus about this time. 

Between 2008 and 2012, Massey shifted staff and students out of the Campus to the Turitea Campus. The Hokowhitu buildings were deemed highly earthquake prone during this time. The University sold the campus in 2016 to Wallace Development, who are turning it into a housing subdivision. The remaining campus buildings will be demolished by stage 3 of this subdivision. 

Pictured is the Mataamua building at the former Hokowhitu Campus. This was the first building constructed in the campus. It has since been earthquake strengthened (metal frame around the exterior).

This face of the building overlooks the Marae.

The building will be torn down and replaced by a housing development before 2030.

~ Timeline of the campus:

Tertiary education came to Hokowhitu in 1959/1960 when the new Victoria University’s Palmerston North University College established an extramural centre at Caccia Birch. The homestead was used while the first campus buildings, notably Mataamua, were constructed.

In 1963, the college joined with Massey who eventually moved all extramural services to the Turitea campus across the river. In 1969, the Government decided that Mataamua and its outbuildings would be shared between the Manawatū Polytechnic and The Palmerston North Teachers College, which was previously on Princess Street. The institutions shared the campus during from the 70s until the 90s. 

The campus’ Marae, Te Kupenga o te Mātauranga Marae, was planned as early as 1974, and construction was finished in 1980. This was the first Marae on any tertiary campus in the country. It was built on the site of a former Rangitane settlement / Pā. 

Much of the remaining campus’ buildings were constructed in the 1970s, with the Tower Block opened in 1982. The teaching college moved into the Tower Block during this year, leaving only the Polytech in Mataamua. Both institutes shared other buildings. 

The complex behind the Marae, called Te Haonui, was completed 1990. This provided students with Māori education opportunities. 

In 1995, the Polytech began to move out of the campus due to the growing lack of space. They later become UCOL on Princess Street. Massey acquired the Teaching College in 1996, and renamed it the College of Education. The University refurbished the campus about this time. 

Between 2008 and 2012, Massey shifted staff and students out of the Campus to the Turitea Campus. The Hokowhitu buildings were deemed highly earthquake prone during this time. The University sold the campus in 2016 to Wallace Development, who are turning it into a housing subdivision. The remaining campus buildings will be demolished by stage 3 of this subdivision. 

Pictured is the former and Awanui building at the Hokowhitu Campus. The building is a unique example of modernism in the city. 

This building was formerly used by the CED and the MUSAC. Signs and footpath of the new housing development can be seen on the lower left.

The building will be torn down and replaced by a housing development before 2030.

~ Timeline of the campus:

Tertiary education came to Hokowhitu in 1959/1960 when the new Victoria University’s Palmerston North University College established an extramural centre at Caccia Birch. The homestead was used while the first campus buildings, notably Mataamua, were constructed.

In 1963, the college joined with Massey who eventually moved all extramural services to the Turitea campus across the river. In 1969, the Government decided that Mataamua and its outbuildings would be shared between the Manawatū Polytechnic and The Palmerston North Teachers College, which was previously on Princess Street. The institutions shared the campus during from the 70s until the 90s. 

The campus’ Marae, Te Kupenga o te Mātauranga Marae, was planned as early as 1974, and construction was finished in 1980. This was the first Marae on any tertiary campus in the country. It was built on the site of a former Rangitane settlement / Pā. 

Much of the remaining campus’ buildings were constructed in the 1970s, with the Tower Block opened in 1982. The teaching college moved into the Tower Block during this year, leaving only the Polytech in Mataamua. Both institutes shared other buildings. 

The complex behind the Marae, called Te Haonui, was completed 1990. This provided students with Māori education opportunities. 

In 1995, the Polytech began to move out of the campus due to the growing lack of space. They later become UCOL on Princess Street. Massey acquired the Teaching College in 1996, and renamed it the College of Education. The University refurbished the campus about this time. 

Between 2008 and 2012, Massey shifted staff and students out of the Campus to the Turitea Campus. The Hokowhitu buildings were deemed highly earthquake prone during this time. The University sold the campus in 2016 to Wallace Development, who are turning it into a housing subdivision. The remaining campus buildings will be demolished by stage 3 of this subdivision. 

Pictured is the demolition of Kura Awa / Manukura School (foreground) and the gymnasium (background) at the former Massey Hokowhitu Campus / Teachers College. They are being replaced by a housing subdivision. 

The gym was noted to be state of the art during its time. Martial arts classes were run from it before demolition. 

The Kura Awa school complex was used by the teachers’ college for training purposes, administration, and storage. Manukura School operated there before demolition, which successfully offered a Māori model of teaching. 

This field was often used by the Cancer Society’s Relay for Life fundraiser. 

~ 

Tertiary education came to Hokowhitu in 1959/1960 when the new Victoria University’s Palmerston North University College established an extramural centre at Caccia Birch. The homestead was used while the first campus buildings, notably Mataamua, were constructed.

In 1963, the college joined with Massey who eventually moved all extramural services to the Turitea campus across the river. In 1969, the Government decided that Mataamua and its outbuildings would be shared between the Manawatū Polytechnic and The Palmerston North Teachers College, which was previously on Princess Street. The institutions shared the campus during from the 70s until the 90s. 

The campus’ Marae, Te Kupenga o te Mātauranga Marae, was planned as early as 1974, and construction was finished in 1980. This was the first Marae on any tertiary campus in the country. It was built on the site of a former Rangitane settlement / Pā. 

Much of the remaining campus’ buildings were constructed in the 1970s, with the Tower Block opened in 1982. The teaching college moved into the Tower Block during this year, leaving only the Polytech in Mataamua. Both institutes shared other buildings. 

The complex behind the Marae, called Te Haonui, was completed 1990. This provided students with Māori education opportunities. 

In 1995, the Polytech began to move out of the campus due to the growing lack of space. They later become UCOL on Princess Street. Massey acquired the Teaching College in 1996, and renamed it the College of Education. The University refurbished the campus about this time. 

Between 2008 and 2012, Massey shifted staff and students out of the Campus to the Turitea Campus. The Hokowhitu buildings were deemed highly earthquake prone during this time. The University sold the campus in 2016 to Wallace Development, who are turning it into a housing subdivision. The remaining campus buildings will be demolished by stage 3 of this subdivision.    

Pictured is the campus' auditorium building (left) and the KA North Lecture Theatre building (right) which form the entrance to the campus' courtyard area. They are unique examples of modernist brutalism in the city; note the different concrete textures on the buildings.

The auditorium is currently used by a production / theatre company.

These buildings will be torn down and replaced by a housing development before 2030.

 ~ Timeline of the campus:

Tertiary education came to Hokowhitu in 1959/1960 when the new Victoria University’s Palmerston North University College established an extramural centre at Caccia Birch. The homestead was used while the first campus buildings, notably Mataamua, were constructed.

In 1963, the college joined with Massey who eventually moved all extramural services to the Turitea campus across the river. In 1969, the Government decided that Mataamua and its outbuildings would be shared between the Manawatū Polytechnic and The Palmerston North Teachers College, which was previously on Princess Street. The institutions shared the campus during from the 70s until the 90s. 

The campus’ Marae, Te Kupenga o te Mātauranga Marae, was planned as early as 1974, and construction was finished in 1980. This was the first Marae on any tertiary campus in the country. It was built on the site of a former Rangitane settlement / Pā. 

Much of the remaining campus’ buildings were constructed in the 1970s, with the Tower Block opened in 1982. The teaching college moved into the Tower Block during this year, leaving only the Polytech in Mataamua. Both institutes shared other buildings. 

The complex behind the Marae, called Te Haonui, was completed 1990. This provided students with Māori education opportunities. 

In 1995, the Polytech began to move out of the campus due to the growing lack of space. They later become UCOL on Princess Street. Massey acquired the Teaching College in 1996, and renamed it the College of Education. The University refurbished the campus about this time. 

Between 2008 and 2012, Massey shifted staff and students out of the Campus to the Turitea Campus. The Hokowhitu buildings were deemed highly earthquake prone during this time. The University sold the campus in 2016 to Wallace Development, who are turning it into a housing subdivision. The remaining campus buildings will be demolished by stage 3 of this subdivision. 

Pictured is the campus' auditorium building (left) and the Tower Block (right) with the campus' courtyard in front of it. 

These buildings will be torn down and replaced by a housing development before 2030.

~ Timeline of the campus:

Tertiary education came to Hokowhitu in 1959/1960 when the new Victoria University’s Palmerston North University College established an extramural centre at Caccia Birch. The homestead was used while the first campus buildings, notably Mataamua, were constructed.

In 1963, the college joined with Massey who eventually moved all extramural services to the Turitea campus across the river. In 1969, the Government decided that Mataamua and its outbuildings would be shared between the Manawatū Polytechnic and The Palmerston North Teachers College, which was previously on Princess Street. The institutions shared the campus during from the 70s until the 90s. 

The campus’ Marae, Te Kupenga o te Mātauranga Marae, was planned as early as 1974, and construction was finished in 1980. This was the first Marae on any tertiary campus in the country. It was built on the site of a former Rangitane settlement / Pā. 

Much of the remaining campus’ buildings were constructed in the 1970s, with the Tower Block opened in 1982. The teaching college moved into the Tower Block during this year, leaving only the Polytech in Mataamua. Both institutes shared other buildings. 

The complex behind the Marae, called Te Haonui, was completed 1990. This provided students with Māori education opportunities. 

In 1995, the Polytech began to move out of the campus due to the growing lack of space. They later become UCOL on Princess Street. Massey acquired the Teaching College in 1996, and renamed it the College of Education. The University refurbished the campus about this time. 

Between 2008 and 2012, Massey shifted staff and students out of the Campus to the Turitea Campus. The Hokowhitu buildings were deemed highly earthquake prone during this time. The University sold the campus in 2016 to Wallace Development, who are turning it into a housing subdivision. The remaining campus buildings will be demolished by stage 3 of this subdivision. 

 Pictured is the demolition of the gymnasium and playing courts at the former Massey Hokowhitu Campus / Teachers College. They are being replaced by a housing subdivision. 

The gym was noted to be state of the art during its time. Martial arts classes were run from it before demolition.  

~ 

Tertiary education came to Hokowhitu in 1959/1960 when the new Victoria University’s Palmerston North University College established an extramural centre at Caccia Birch. The homestead was used while the first campus buildings, notably Mataamua, were constructed.

In 1963, the college joined with Massey who eventually moved all extramural services to the Turitea campus across the river. In 1969, the Government decided that Mataamua and its outbuildings would be shared between the Manawatū Polytechnic and The Palmerston North Teachers College, which was previously on Princess Street. The institutions shared the campus during from the 70s until the 90s. 

The campus’ Marae, Te Kupenga o te Mātauranga Marae, was planned as early as 1974, and construction was finished in 1980. This was the first Marae on any tertiary campus in the country. It was built on the site of a former Rangitane settlement / Pā. 

Much of the remaining campus’ buildings were constructed in the 1970s, with the Tower Block opened in 1982. The teaching college moved into the Tower Block during this year, leaving only the Polytech in Mataamua. Both institutes shared other buildings. 

The complex behind the Marae, called Te Haonui, was completed 1990. This provided students with Māori education opportunities. 

In 1995, the Polytech began to move out of the campus due to the growing lack of space. They later become UCOL on Princess Street. Massey acquired the Teaching College in 1996, and renamed it the College of Education. The University refurbished the campus about this time. 

Between 2008 and 2012, Massey shifted staff and students out of the Campus to the Turitea Campus. The Hokowhitu buildings were deemed highly earthquake prone during this time. The University sold the campus in 2016 to Wallace Development, who are turning it into a housing subdivision. The remaining campus buildings will be demolished by stage 3 of this subdivision.    

This slide is labelled "Massey University - Arts Etc building" and has been identified as the Mataamua building - the first building constructed for the Teacher's Training College. It was subsequentially earthquake strengthened with a metal frame extending round the exterior. The building was scheduled for demolition when the campus was sold to the Wallace Development Company in 2016. For extensive information on the campus, search for Ben Foster's community uploads in Manawatū Heritage.

Lewis and Coutts Sash and Door Factory was on Church Street. The person carving is thought to be Ben Coutts.

Ben and Fred Coutts seen here in front of Charles and Lillian Coutt's house, 9 McGiffert Street, c. 1920.

Waimarama billiard room around 1925. Ben Coutts (left) and T. R. (Tommy) Moore (right) playing game of "chinaman."