5 Facts about Famous New Zealanders
Actors and Directors
Artists
Authors
Canterbury Heroes
See also Canterbury people in our Heritage section.
Composers
Singers and musicians
See also our local musician profiles in our music section.
Dancers
Scientists and inventors
Sportspeople
Athletes
Climbers
Cricket players
- Nathan Astle
- Chris Cairns
- Catherine Campbell
- Emily Drumm
- Stephen Fleming
- Debbie Hockley
- Dick Motz
- Daniel Vettori
- Team profiles - The Black Caps
- Team profiles - The White Ferns
Cyclists
Golfers
Hockey players
Netball players
Riders
Rowers
Rugby players
- Todd Blackadder
- Dan Carter
- Don Clarke
- Grant Fox
- Jonah Lomu
- Brian Lochore
- Richie McCaw
- Colin Meads
- Andrew Mehrtens
- George Nepia
Soccer Players
Tennis Players
More Information Online
Try these links for more information
- Dictionary of New Zealand Biography
- NZ Sports Hall of Fame - Inductees
- Te Ara Encyclopedia of New Zealand
Sources we used
- Bateman New Zealand encyclopedia, 5th edition
- Dictionary of New Zealand biography
- New Zealand who's who
- Palenski, Ron. Champions: New Zealand sports greats of the 20th century
- Who's who in New Zealand, 12th edition edited by Max Lambert
- Children's information files. Centre for the Child, Christchurch City Libraries
- NZHistory.net - from the Ministry for Culture and Heritage