A cache celebrating this outstanding building. The Historic Places Manawatu-Horowhenua description states, “The building has historical importance as a symbol of the recognition and acceptance of the role of research in the development of the agriculture industry and is architecturally noteworthy as one of three founding buildings of the Massey Agricultural College [later Massey University] designed by noted architect Roy Lippincott”. It has had an eventful history in several roles supporting ground-breaking research. Today the building hosts a co-working community workspace designed for those working in or supporting research and innovation.
Ample safe parking is available near the Factory building. Please don’t go on to private property – everything you need to find the cache coordinates can be seen from the public road.
The cache itself is located some distance from the Factory and you may prefer to use wheeled transport. Walking or cycling is required to access the final itself. The final is near a drain, which you don't need to climb into; please keep an especially close eye on minicachers.
The cache is at coordinates South 40 AA.BBC, East 175 D.CEF
A = The year the building was built, third digit.
B = The year of insolation of bacteriophages in New Zealand cheese starters, third digit plus 1.
C = The year of vacuum pasteurisation of cream, last digit.
D = The number of square “stylised Maori motifs” on the front of the building that match the one shown on the information board, plus 1.
E = “Milk for schools” photo caption, third digit plus 3.
F = The number of glass panels in the exterior door on the front of the building, South-Eastern end.
Check Sum A + B + C + D + E + F = 52.
Congratulations PJMacNZ, FTF! And searchSteve, 2TF!