Hato Pāora College
| Hato Pāora College | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 40°09′04″S 175°39′36″E / 40.1511°S 175.6601°E |
| Information | |
| Type | Integrated boys' secondary, years 9–13 |
| Motto | Whāia te Tika To Pursue What is Right[1] |
| Established | 1947; 79 years ago[2] |
| Ministry of Education Institution no. | 199 |
| Principal | Wiremu Paniora (acting) |
| Enrollment | 117[3] (October 2025) |
| Socio-economic decile | 4J[4] |
| Website | www |
Hato Pāora 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
- Otere Black, professional rugby union player
- Nikora Broughton, professional rugby union player
- Morvin Edwards, former New Zealand Kiwi Rugby League Player,[5]
- Max Takuira Matthew Mariu SM (1952–2005), Auxiliary Bishop of Hamilton (1988–2005), first Māori Catholic bishop.
- Lewis Marshall, professional rugby union player
- Rangi Mātāmua, indigenous studies and Māori cultural astronomy academic; Professor of Mātauranga Māori; New Zealander of the Year 2023[6]
- Shannon Paku, professional rugby union player
- Kade Poki, 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
References
- ^ "Hato Pāora College Handbook" (PDF). p. 36.
- ^ "Society of Mary – Marist Fathers and Brothers – New Zealand". Retrieved 28 September 2009.
- ^ "New Zealand Schools Directory". New Zealand Ministry of Education. Retrieved 1 October 2025.
- ^ "Decile Change 2014 to 2015 for State & State Integrated Schools". Ministry of Education. 29 November 2013. Archived from the original on 24 January 2015. 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)