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When was Masterton Hospital built?

When was Masterton Hospital built?

The faint smell of hospital food still lingers in the kitchens where 100,000s of meals were prepared over the decades. This part of the old Masterton Hospital was built in 1963.

Who was Masterton named after?

Joseph Masters
Each year the town hosts the international shearing competition, the Golden Shears. Masterton was founded in 1854 by the Small Farms Association. The association was led by Joseph Masters – after whom the town was named – and aimed to settle working people in villages and on the land.

How many beds does Masterton Hospital have?

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Premises name Wairarapa Hospital
Address 20 Te Ore Ore Road Lansdowne Masterton 5910
Total beds 89
Service types Psychiatric, Childrens health, Maternity, Surgical, Medical

Who owns Masterton?

Jim Masterton
Jim Masterton, our founder, is a true Australian innovator. He transformed the home building market with the introduction of pre-assembled trusses and frames, pioneered the use of concrete slabs and kick-started the trend of Knock Down Rebuild (KDR).

What DHB is Masterton?

Wairarapa DHB
Wairarapa DHB is based in Masterton, and covers an area from the Rimutaka and Tararua ranges in the west, to the south and east coasts, and north to Mauriceville. It has a population of 48,480 people (2020/21 projection).

Who is the CEO of Masterton Homes?

Jim Masterton, our founder, is a true Australian innovator. He transformed the home building market with the introduction of pre-assembled trusses and frames, pioneered the use of concrete slabs and kick-started the trend of Knock Down Rebuild (KDR).

Who was the doctor in the old Masterton Hospital?

Masterton doctor Owen Prior, 92, had fond memories of the old hospital but said it was good that they were finally getting around to pulling it down. “I’ve had a lot of fun in it, but now it’s taking up a lot of space that could be better used for something else.”

Is there a hospital in Masterton New Zealand?

Masterton Hospital is located on Te Ore Ore Road, in Masterton. While commonly referred to as Masterton Hospital the correct name is Wairarapa Hospital. The hospital serves the entire Wairarapa region from Mount Bruce in the North to Featherston, Greytown and Martinborough. If looking for a local health clinic please see the Masterton Medical page.

How did the town of Masterton get its name?

The town functions as the headquarters of the annual Golden Shears sheep-shearing competition. Masterton suburbs include: Masterton was founded in 1854 by the Small Farms Association. The association was led by Joseph Masters – after whom the town was named – and aimed to settle working people in villages and on the land.

When was the first Hospital in New Zealand built?

The original Masterton Hospital was one of the earliest hospitals in New Zealand. Originally built in 1907, the hospital has recently been rebuilt and extended on adjacent land. The hospital is the primary provider of hospital care in the Wairarapa region.

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Ruth Doyle