Dinsdale, New Zealand
Dinsdale | |
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Dinsdale, Hamilton | |
| Coordinates: 37°47′45.42″S 175°14′33.28″E / 37.7959500°S 175.2425778°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| City | Hamilton, New Zealand |
| Local authority | Hamilton City Council |
| Electoral ward | West Ward |
| Established | 1962 |
| Area | |
| • Land | 285 ha (704 acres) |
| Population (June 2024) | |
• Total | 8,590 |
| Western Heights | Livingstone | Maeroa |
| Whatawhata |
Dinsdale
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Frankton |
| Stonebridge | Ngāhinapōuri | Melville |
Dinsdale is the westernmost suburb of Hamilton in New Zealand. Originally called Frankton West, it was renamed in July 1961 after Thomas Dinsdale. Dinsdale grew rapidly in the 1960s. It is located around a low ridge with some views westward to open farm land. It has a large sports ground and shopping complex with a supermarket, shops and Dinsdale Library, one of the branches of the Hamilton City Libraries. The community church of West Hamilton is located in the suburb.