Dinsdale, New Zealand

Dinsdale

Dinsdale, Hamilton
Basic information
Local authority Hamilton, New Zealand
Electoral ward Hamilton West
Date established 1962
Population 7773 (2006 Census)
Facilities
Surrounds
North Livingstone
Northeast Frankton
Southeast Melville
Southwest Stonebridge
Northwest Western Heights

Dinsdale is the westernmost suburb of Hamilton in New Zealand. Originally called Frankton West, it was renamed on July 1961 after Thomas Dinsdale. Dinsdale grew rapidly in the 1960s.[1] It is located around a low ridge with some views westward to open farm land.It has some large sports grounds and shoping complex with a supermarket ,library,garage and some 25 shops.Its nearest secondary school is Hamilton's Fraser High School a large co-educational, mid decile school just to the north of Dinsdale.

See also

References

  1. ^ Dinsdale — Where Town Meets Country.