The Pixies are an American alternative rock band formed in 1986 in Boston, Massachusetts. The original line-up was composed of Black Francis, Joey Santiago, Kim Deal and David Lovering (drums). The band disbanded acrimoniously in 1993, but reunited in 2004. After Deal left in 2013, the Pixies hired Kim Shattuck as a touring bassist; she was replaced the same year by Paz Lenchantin, who became a permanent member in 2016.
Christine Elizabeth Fletcher is a New Zealand politician. Currently an Auckland Council councillor, she was previously a National Party Member of Parliament from 1993 to 1999, and served one term as Mayor of Auckland City between 1998 and 2001. In October 2010 she became the co-leader of the Auckland local body ticket Citizens & Ratepayers after winning the Albert-Eden-Roskill ward on the new Auckland Council.
Fletcher Challenge is a now defunct multinational corporation from New Zealand, formed in 1981 by the merger of Fletcher Holdings, Challenge Corporation and Tasman Pulp and Paper. It was formerly the largest company in New Zealand, with holdings in construction, forestry, building, and energy, initially within New Zealand and then internationally.
"Swing" is the lead single from Savage's debut solo album, Moonshine. It was released in January 2005 and went on to reach number one in the New Zealand singles chart. In 2008, it was released as a single in the United States with a re-done version featuring Soulja Boy, as well as an additional version featuring Pitbull. Both remixes are featured on the rapper's second studio album Savage Island. There are also covers of this song by metalcore bands Drop Dead, Gorgeous and Miss May I.
John Macfarlane "Dutch" Holland was a New Zealand athlete who competed mainly in hurdles events. His greatest international success was in the 400 metre/440 yards hurdles.
Fletcher Building Limited is one of the largest listed companies in New Zealand, with a market capitalisation of over NZ$4 billion. The company was split from Fletcher Challenge in 2001, formerly New Zealand's largest business and multinational.
Sir James Muir Cameron Fletcher ONZ, often known as Jim or JCJunior, was a New Zealand industrialist known for heading Fletcher Construction, one of the country's largest firms. His father, Sir James Fletcher (Senior), founded the company in 1908.
Harry Ernest Wilson was a New Zealand hurdler who competed at the 1920 Summer Olympics in Antwerp and at the 1919 Inter-Allied Games in Paris. In 1920 he finished fourth in the 110 metre hurdles competition. He was the Olympic flag bearer for New Zealand in 1920.
James Mortimer is a New Zealand hurdler. He competed at the 2006 Commonwealth Games, where he was a member of the New Zealand 4 × 100 m relay team. He is the national record holder over the 100m hurdles.
Victoria Louise "Pixie" Lott is an English singer, songwriter, and actress. Her debut single, "Mama Do ", was released in June 2009 and went straight to number one in the UK Singles Chart. Her second single, "Boys and Girls", also topped the UK Singles Chart in September 2009.
Derek Guy Steward was a New Zealand sprinter and hurdler who won a bronze medal representing his country at the 1950 British Empire Games.
Arthur Richard Paton Eustace was a New Zealand sprinter, athletics coach, and national and International track and field administrator.
Avis McIntosh is a former New Zealand hurdler and sprinter.
Andrea Helen Hams is a New Zealand representative weightlifter and former hurdler.
Noeline Brokenshire is a former New Zealand sportswoman, who represented her country in field hockey, and as a hurdler at the 1950 British Empire Games. Later she was a gallery owner and noted woodturner, and the founder and publisher of New Zealand's first woodworking magazine, Touch Wood.
Fletcher Hoporona Tabuteau is a New Zealand politician who was elected to the New Zealand parliament at the 2014 general election as a representative of New Zealand First. On 27 February 2018, he became the party's deputy leader.
Philip Francis Sharpley was a New Zealand track and field athlete who represented his country at the 1938 British Empire Games.
Lynnette Kay Grime is a New Zealand hurdler.
The New Zealand Athletics Championships is an annual outdoor track and field competition organised by Athletics New Zealand, which serves as the national championship for the sport in New Zealand. It usually takes place over a three-day period from Friday to Sunday. Typically organised in the Southern Hemisphere summer months of February or March, the competition was inaugurated in 1887 as a men-only event, with women's events being added to the programme from 1926 onwards. National championship events were held twice in 1973 and 1989, with the 1974 and 1990 championships brought forward and not being held that year.
Lionel Robert Smith is a former New Zealand hurdler, who represented his country at the 1950 British Empire Games.
