Notable Residents
- Hilda Hewlett - pioneer aviator
- Phil Rudd - drummer for AC/DC
- Richard O'Brien - author of The Rocky Horror Show (spent his formative years here)
- Les Munro - Dambusters veteran.
- Bob Clarkson - former Member of Parliament and successful property developer and landlord
- Mahé Drysdale - Olympic rower
- Andrew (Herb) Stevenson - Olympic rower, Double World Champion Rower, NZ 1982 Sportsman of the Year
- Tim Balme - actor, director
- Moss Burmester - Olympic swimmer
- Simon Bridges - politician
- John Bracewell - International Cricketer
- Dame Susan Devoy - former World Squash Champion
- Tony Lochhead - footballer
- Kane Williamson - International Cricketer
- Tony Christiansen - Former Paralympics, FESPIC Games & World Games multi-medalist, Professional Speaker & Tauranga City Councillor
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