Dr Donald William MCKENZIE (1924 – 1988)
Name
Dr Donald William McKenzieGender
MaleBirthdate
1924Birthplace
ManawatuMarriage(s)
1968
Date of death
1988Place of death
Te Haroto, HastingsParents
- William Handel McKenzie (12/2/1897-21/10/1961)
- Maggie Isabel Olive McKenzie, nee McLeod (6/12/1901-30/9/1977)
Partner(s)
- Joy McKenzie
Biography
Doctor of Science
Worked as a scientist for the DSIR (Department of Scientific and Industrial Research)
Founding member of the New Zealand Tree Crops Association
Contributed to New Zealand’s fruit growing industry, especially breeding new varieties of apples
Involved with Hastings’ sister city, Guilin, China 1977 and the Osmanthus garden in Cornwall Park, Hastings
Accession number
645074Supporters and sponsors
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