Erwin Leonard Guy Abel

Erwin Leonard Guy Abel (23 October 1911 – 1 May 1995) was a New Zealand grocer, businessman, athlete and racehorse owner. He was born in Ohakune, Ruapehu District, New Zealand on 23 October 1911.[1] Abel opened New Zealand's first shopping mall, The Big A Plaza, at Glenview, Hamilton in October 1969.[2]

  1. ^ Williams, Lynette J. "Erwin Leonard Guy Abel". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved 23 April 2017.
  2. ^ "Object 41793 Detail". National Library of New Zealand. Retrieved 28 June 2018.