Victoria University established an extramural branch in Palmerston North, prior to the demise of the University of New Zealand in 1961 and the establishment of Massey University in 1964. It was based at the former Transit Camp site, on Centennial ...
Creator: Palmerston North City Council (probable)
Place: Centennial Drive, Palmerston North
Date: 1960
The Square Circular was Palmerston North City Council's monthly community publication, informing Palmerstonians of PNCC initiatives, activites, and events. This month's issue includes: Christmas in the Square; Awapuni Landfill; conservation; weed...
Creator: Palmerston North City Council
Place: Palmerston North
Date: November 2001
The 1982 prospectus for the Palmerston North Technical Institute. Information includes an overview of the institution, enrollment requirements and fees, course information for commerce, nursing and health studies, technician studies, and trades, a...
Creator: Palmerston North Technical Institute
Place: Corner of King Street and Princess Street, Palmerston North
Date: 1982
A summary of the results of public submissions on the proposal to establish the Manawatu Polytechnic campus on "Railway Land" in Palmerton North.
Creator: Connell Wagner LTD
Place: Main Street, Palmerston North
Date: March 1994
A brouchure outling secretarial courses offered at Palmerston North Technical Institute in 1983. In addition course outlings, also included is information on fees, accomodation, term dates, enrollment, tutorial staff, and an application form.
Creator: Palmerston North Technical Institute
Place: Corner of King Street and Princess Street, Palmerston North
Date: 1983
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This booklet provides information on the naming of the buildings that form the Universal College of Learning (UCOL) campus in Palmerston North. Also included is a bried history of the campus (in various forms as Palmerston North Technical School, ...
Creator: UCOL
Place: Corner of King Street and Princess Street, Palmerston North
Date: May 2005
Students in the Massey University concourse and a view of the science building.
Creator: C M Thompson
Place: Palmerston North
Date: 1970s
McHardy Hall was designed by the Public Works Department and built for the Army in 1941, to be used as accommodation for army officers during WWII. It was handed over to Massey Agricultural College (MAC) in 1943, and used as student accommodation....
Creator: Palmerston North City Council
Place: Massey University, Palmerston North
Date: November 4, 2010
The Business Studies Central Building, designed by Structon Architects & Consulting Engineers, was opened in 1988. It was built in the Post-Modernist style, blending with the colour, textures and architectural features of the original surrounding ...
Creator: Palmerston North City Council
Place: Massey University, Palmerston North
Date: November 4, 2010
The Refectory was designed by Roy A. Lippincott in the Spanish Mission / Mission Revival style. It was built in 1930 by Fletcher Construction, and opened in 1931. It was one of the original buildings on the Massey Agricultural College campus, alon...
Creator: Palmerston North City Council
Place: Massey University, Palmerston North
Date: November 4, 2010
This photograph shows the opening of Palmerston North Technical School on the 29th September 1909, corner of King Street and Duke (now Princess) Street. This building is now used by the Universal College of Learning (UCOL).
Creator: Unknown
Place: Princess Street, Palmerston North
Date: 1909
A photographic series prepared by the Prime Minister’s Department in 1947 to attract British migrants. The Evans family of 5 Mansford Place, Palmerston North were selected to show the living conditions of a typical New Zealand family. Massey Agric...
Creator: New Zealand Government
Place: Massey College, Palmerston North
Date: 1947
A photographic series prepared by the Prime Minister’s Department in 1947 to attract British migrants. The Evans family of 5 Mansford Place, Palmerston North were selected to show the living conditions of a typical New Zealand family. Jack Evans, ...
Creator: New Zealand Government
Place: Palmerston North
Date: 1947
The Sir Geoffrey Peren Building (named for the first principal of Massey Agricultural College, previously known as the Old Main Building and the Main Science Building) was designed by Roy A. Lippincott in the Spanish Mission / Mission Revival styl...
Creator: National Publicity Studios
Place: Massey College, Palmerston North
Date: circa 1950
A photographic series prepared by the Prime Minister’s Department in 1947 to attract British migrants. The Evans family of 5 Mansford Place, Palmerston North were selected to show the living conditions of a typical New Zealand family. Massey Agric...
Creator: New Zealand Government
Place: Massey College, Palmerston North
Date: 1947
The driveway leads up to the large 'Main Building' at centre, to the right of which can be seen the swimming pool in the trees. Behind the Main Building is the former 'Tiritea' homestead, the Principal's residence. Behind and to the left, can be s...
Creator: Unknown
Place: Massey College, Palmerston North
Date: circa 1945 to circa 1955
The Agricultural Science building dominates the Massey Agricultural College campus, with student facilities and training farm behind. In the foreground can be seen 'Wharerata', the Russell homestead, which was acquired by the College in 1951. Mass...
Creator: Bruce Watt Photography
Place: Massey College, Palmerston North
Date: circa 1960
What became known as the 'Pink Hostel' was originally built as a staff hostel for the army who were in residence during World War Two. It was handed over to the College in 1944 for use as a student hostel. It was later called the McHardy Hostel.
Creator: J T
Place: Massey College, Palmerston North
Date: 1950
Craiglockhart, home of the Monro family, was purchased by Massey Agricultural College with a bequest from Mrs Moginie. It was renamed Moginie House and opened as a women's hostel in 1944. The rose gardens as seen, were a featureof the grounds. The...
Creator: Unknown
Place: Moginie Road, Massey College, Palmerston North
Date: circa 1945
The Sir Geoffrey Peren Building (named for the first principal of Massey Agricultural College, previously known as the Old Main Building and the Main Science Building) was designed by Roy A. Lippincott in the Spanish Mission / Mission Revival styl...
Creator: National Publicity Studios
Place: Massey College, Palmerston North
Date: circa 1950
The Sir Geoffrey Peren Building (named for the first principal of Massey Agricultural College, previously known as the Old Main Building and the Main Science Building) was designed by Roy A. Lippincott in the Spanish Mission / Mission Revival styl...
Creator: Unknown
Place: Massey College, Palmerston North
Date: circa 1945
The King Street building was constructed in 1928, for the Royal New Zealand Plunket Society, formed in Palmerston North in 1917. The rooms were designed by the architect Ernst West and officially opened 1929. This building is now a part of the UCO...
Creator: Unknown
Place: Corner of King and Princess Street, Palmerston North
Date: 1995
Photograph shows part of the Ring Road surrounding the campus of Massey University. Massey University began as Massey Agricultural College in 1928, and became Massey University in 1964. The large building being constructed on the centre right of t...
Creator: Manawatu Evening Standard
Place: Massey University, Palmerston North
Date: February 26, 1973
Massey University presented the degree to Sir Alan Hellaby, of Auckland, in recognition of his contributions to he meat industry. He is Managing Director of R and W Hellaby and a founding member of the Massey University Agricultural Research Found...
Creator: Manawatu Evening Standard
Place: Massey University, Palmerston North
Date: 1982
Construction of the new water tower built in 1974. The head of the new tower held 50,000 gallons pumped up from a million gallon reservoir. Beside it can be seen the old water tower.
Creator: Manawatu Evening Standard
Place: Massey University, Palmerston North
Date: November 19, 1974
This photograph shows the Massey Agricultural College Procession working its way down Broadway Avenue towards The Square, watched by local citizens. 'Procesh' was an annual event, around the time of graduation. Massey Agricultural College became a...
Creator: Manawatu Evening Standard
Place: The Square, Palmerston North
Date: April 4, 1960
The Old Main building, the original teaching block of Massey Agricultural College, was restored in 1980 at a cost of $700,000. The major lecture theatre was converted into a auditorium theatre and attention was paid to restoring the original char...
Creator: Manawatu Evening Standard
Place: Massey University, Palmerston North
Date: November 10, 1979
Fitzherbert House was moved from its site near the observatory at Anzac Park, to a new location near Walter Dyer Hostel, on the Massey University campus. The 1906 home had to be moved in three stages. It was originally built for the Freeman Jacks...
Creator: Manawatu Evening Standard
Place: Massey University, Palmerston North
Date: February 13, 1981
The Old Main Building of Massey Universtiy was the first major teaching and administrative block built for Massey Agricultural College, opening in 1929. In 1980 it underwent a restoration project, for which the Palmerston North architects, Walker,...
Creator: Manawatu Evening Standard
Place: Massey University, Palmerston North
Date: April 24, 1981
Business Studies lecturer Sid Narraway is shown lecturing students on management accounting. The figure inset on the right is Dr John Dawick, senior lecturer in English.
Creator: Manawatu Evening Standard
Place: Masey University, Palmerston North
Date: 1980