This image was published in the May 7th, 1978, edition of the Tribune weekly newspaper with the caption “Mr Fraser (centre) inspects Massey's alcohol research unit with Professor Batt (right) and Dr Stowell.
An excerpt from the article read: “The...
Creator: The Tribune
Place: Massey University, Palmerston North
Date: May 7, 1978
This image was taken for the June 18th 1978, edition of the Tribune weekly newspaper, and was published with the caption: “Mr Jones”
An excerpt from the article read: “University students are "wasting their time" getting further education, and th...
Creator: The Tribune
Place: Palmerston North
Date: June 18, 1978
These images were taken for the April 9th 1978, edition of the Tribune weekly newspaper, the first of which was published with the caption “Students and public listen to the speeches in the Lion's Den.”
The short article read: “Another orgy of ma...
Creator: The Tribune
Place: Te Marae o Hine - The Square, Palmerston North
Date: April 9, 1978
Broadcast on Manawatu People's Radio, 3rd September 2024. Part 5 of 5. On returning from overseas was probably suffering chronic depression and lost all her confidence. Worked in library at Victoria University, Wellington. Struck up a friendshi...
Creator: Vicki-Marie Buchanan
Place: Linton
Date: September 3, 2024
Pictured is a group of Massey Students enjoying the Palmy sun.
The house, which was next to the Cathedral and behind a Restaurant / Doctors, was demolished prior to 2009
Creator: Unkown
Place: 203 Broadway Ave
Date: 1987
From the Griffiths collection. Sir Geoffrey Peren building postcard, Massey University.
Creator: P.P.L. Hastings
Place: Tiritea Road, Massey University, Palmerston North
Date: unknown
Pictured are two students (David Foster, Paul Burns) riding a Vespa through Massey University's Turitea campus. A halls of residence can be seen behind the hill. Several students at Massey had vespas at the time, and a group of riders was forme...
Creator: Unkown
Place: Massey University
Date: 1986
Pictured is a group of students enjoying a BBQ party. The caption for the photo reads:
"A nice hot barbecue which got so hot the oven tray melted and the tree turned brown and died (oh dear)"
The house, which was next to the Cathe...
Creator: Unkown
Place: 203 Broadway Ave
Date: 1988
Pictured is a group of students enjoying a BBQ. The caption for the photo reads:
"A nice hot barbecue which got so hot the oven tray melted and the tree turned brown and died (oh dear)"
The house, which was next to the Cathe...
Creator: David Foster
Place: 203 Broadway Ave
Date: 1988
Pictured is what might be a typical student flat... both for 1980s and modern standards.
The image on the far wall can be found at the link https://manawatuheritage.pncc.govt.nz/item/e2473bab-286c-47b2-9fb1-b47367d979df // ID COMM1...
Creator: David Foster
Place: 203 Broadway Ave
Date: 1987
Pictured is a photo of "Danny" (surname unkown) playing a Stratocaster guitar in the student flat at 199 / 203 Broadway Ave.
The house sat next to the Cathedral and behind a building used as a Restaurant / Doctors. The house was de...
Creator: David Foster
Place: 203 Broadway Ave
Date: 1988
Pictured is the seven tenants of this student flat, including David Foster (green shirt) and Danny (foremost - surname unkown). The building was bought by the Massey University Student Association, which removed it in c.2013. The house was repl...
Creator: Unkown
Place: 32 Morris Street, Palmerston North
Date: 1989
Broadcast on Manawatu People's Radio, 21st July 2020. Part 5 of 6. Massey University, name changes. The Old Hostel building. Changes as developed as a university. Extramural teaching, more mature students. Massey Printery. Meals in the Re...
Creator: Stuart Birks
Place: Palmerston North
Date: July 21, 2020
Broadcast on Manawatu People's Radio 14th July 2020. Part 4 of 6. Joined Massey Agricultural College staff in 1958. Limited teaching resources. Importance of valuation training. Prominent students and staff. The Perendale. John Hamilton T...
Creator: Stuart Birks
Place: Palmerston North
Date: July 14, 2020
Broadcast on Manawatu People's Radio, 28th July 2020. Part 6 of 6. Massey class reunions, classmates. Alumni Association. Graduates networking. Changes in Palmerston North – railway through the Square. Bought a house nearby. Became ...
Creator: Stuart Birks
Place: Palmerston North
Date: July 28, 2020
Broadcast on Manawatu People's Radio, 7th April 2020. Part 1 of 6. Student at Massey Agricultural College in 1949. Milk testing. Student life, hostels, returned servicemen. Female students, C J Monro’s house. Hostel raids. Capping week. A...
Creator: Stuart Birks
Place: Palmerston North
Date: April 7, 2020
This marae was built in 1979. It was opened a year later. This marae will be removed in way for the new housing development.
The Auditorium is directly behind the photographer, and the main tower behind that. The carpark is behind the trees on th...
Creator: Benjamin Foster
Place: Hokowhitu, Palmerston North
Date: March 19, 2020
This tower is currently being used as offices. It will be removed and replaced by houses sometime in the near future.
It is a rare example of brutalist architecture in the city
Creator: Benjamin Foster
Place: Hokowhitu Campus
Date: August 2020
Pictured is a close-up of the tower at the Hokowhitu campus showing detail of the rugged concrete on the curve and the windows. The tower is a key example of brutalist architecture in the city
The building is being used as offices ...
Creator: Benjamin Foster
Place: Hokowhitu Campus
Date: August 2020
This image shows the gymnasium at Massey University's former teaching college. The building has been abandoned with some time, and there are signs saying "No access" plastered on all its doors. Graffiti is present on the outside walls facing th...
Creator: Benjamin Foster
Place: Hokowhitu Campus
Date: February 23, 2020
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 developm...
Creator: Ben Foster
Date: December 2021
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...
Creator: Ben Foster
Date: December 2021
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 hou...
Creator: Ben Foster
Date: December 2021
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 an...
Creator: Ben Foster
Date: December 2021
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.
...
Creator: Ben Foster
Place: 40°22'13.0"S 175°37'51.1"E
Date: December 2021
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 de...
Creator: Ben Foster
Place: 40°22'11.0"S 175°37'51.3"E
Date: December 2021
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 dow...
Creator: Ben Foster
Place: 40°22'11.0"S 175°37'51.3"E
Date: December 2021
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.
...Creator: Ben Foster
Place: 40°22'12.0"S 175°37'51.4"E
Date: December 2021
Broadcast on Manawatu People's Radio, 23rd September 2025. Part 2 of 2. Husband Neil had established a veterinary practice in New Zealand. He was awarded a scholarship from the new veterinary faculty at Massey University. They went to Gla...
Creator: Vicki-Marie Buchanan
Place: Palmerston North
Date: September 23, 2025
Broadcast on Manawatu People's Radio, 16th September 2025. Part 1 of 2. Born in Sydney but lived in a small town about 250km from Sydney then lived in Parkes. Attended secondary school in Sydney. Her brother joined the Royal Australian Navy and...
Creator: Vicki-Marie Buchanan
Place: Palmerston North
Date: September 16, 2025