Hato Paora College

Integrated boys' secondary, years 9–13 school

40°09′04″S 175°39′36″E / 40.1511°S 175.6601°E / -40.1511; 175.6601InformationTypeIntegrated boys' secondary, years 9–13MottoWhāia te Tika
to always do what is right^[1]Established1947; 77 years ago^[2]Ministry of Education Institution no.199PrincipalDr. Nathan MatthewsSchool roll77^[3] (February 2024)Socio-economic decile4J^[4]Websitewww.hatopaora.school.nz

Hato Paora College is a Catholic, Māori Boys' Boarding school located near Cheltenham, Feilding, New Zealand. It was founded in 1947 under the leadership of Marist Priest, Isaac J Gupwell. It is the largest Boys' Maori Boarding Secondary School in New Zealand.

Notable alumni

Aroha Awarau, journalist, editor, playwright
Morvin Edwards, former New Zealand Kiwi Rugby League Player,^[5]
Rangi Mātāmua, indigenous studies and Māori cultural astronomy academic; Professor of Mātauranga Māori; New Zealander of the Year 2023^[6]
Max Takuira Matthew Mariu SM (1952–2005), Auxiliary Bishop of Hamilton (1988–2005), first Māori Catholic bishop.
Shannon Paku, professional rugby union player
Morvin Simon, composer and kapa haka expert
Archie John Te Atawhai Taiaroa KNZM (3 January 1937 – 21 September 2010), Māori leader
Otere Black, professional rugby union player

References

^ "A tour of the school". Archived from the original on 9 October 2007.
^ "Society of Mary – Marist Fathers and Brothers – New Zealand". Retrieved 28 September 2009.
^ "New Zealand Schools Directory". New Zealand Ministry of Education. Retrieved 14 March 2024.
^ "Decile Change 2014 to 2015 for State & State Integrated Schools". Ministry of Education. 29 November 2013. Retrieved 12 February 2015.
^ "HPC-OBA = Official Website =". parorangi.maori.nz. Archived from the original on 8 February 2013.
^ Hato Paora old boy is New Zealander of the Year (Retrieved 4 April 2023)