Notable People
- Sir Peter Buck (Te Rangi Hīroa) of Ngāti Mutunga – Māori scholar, born in Urenui
- Michael Campbell – golfer
- William Douglas Cook (New Plymouth, 1884 – Gisborne, 1967) – founder of Eastwoodhill Arboretum, Ngatapa, Gisborne and of Pukeiti, world famous rhododendron garden, New Plymouth.
- Grant Fox – Former All Black fly-half, born in New Plymouth
- Paige Hareb – professional surfer
- Graham Kirk – artist
- Len Lye – artist, filmmaker Born in Christchurch, collection only housed in New Plymouth.
- Melanie Lynskey – actress
- Luke McAlister – New Zealand All Blacks
- Graham Mourie – former All Black captain
- William Malone – First World War officer
- Darcy Nicholas – artist
- Conrad Smith – Current All Black centre, born in Hawera and went to Francis Douglas Memorial College
- Michael Smither – artist
- Peter Snell – Gold medal winning athlete, born in Opunake
- Ronald Syme – scholar of ancient history
- Isaac Luke – South Sydney Rabbitohs and New Zealand rugby league international
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