Pamela Russell is a Welsh New Zealander. She has lived in Auckland since 1959, and in Parnell since 1971. She has BA degree in Psychology and a Masters Honours degree in Anthropology (Prehistoric Archaeology). Her career has varied from Statistician to Flight Hostess to 30 years at the University of Auckland, working there in Public Relations and teaching courses in Archaeology and Travel for the Continuing Education department. She has been guiding tours of the University campus since 1971. Her interests include local history, choral singing, Celtic dancing and travel. She is married, and a grandmother.

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