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McHardy Hall

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Date of construction1941-1943Date of opening1943ArchitectPublic Works DepartmentDescription

McHardy Hall or Pink Hostel (referring to its original colour) was erected by the New Zealand Army between 1941 and 1943 to serve as the officers’ mess of the Army Staff College that was operating at the campus of Massey Agricultural College during World War II.

The building was apparently constructed on the direct order of PM Peter Fraser, who felt that Massey would need a hostel after the war.

The Army Staff College was opened by Prime Minister Peter Fraser on 3 November 1941.

McHardy Hall was handed over to Massey Agricultural College in March/April 1944 when the Army Staff College closed. The Agricultural College then used it as a residence for students.

From 1990 to circa 2001 it served as an office building and housed the Department of Accountancy.

After the Department of Accountancy vacated it, the building was again turned into a student residence.

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