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Collegians news – 155 stories

Showcasing talent through art 15 November 2017 Enter the Hamilton home of John Loughnan (School 1971 – 1974) and the walls are lined with stunning paintings. Read more
People priority for new Western Waikato area commander 8 November 2017 Inspector Andrew Mortimore’s (Williams 1993 – 1997) police career was born out of tragedy. Read more
Insurance boss crowned EY Entrepreneur of the Year 12 October 2017 Insurance boss Peter Harris (School 1969 – 1972) has been crowned EY Entrepreneur Of The Year for 2017 and will represent New Zealand at a global competition in Monaco. Read more
Dedication to adventure recognised at NZOIA awards 25 September 2017 A Bay of Plenty man who has directed some of New Zealand’s most respected outdoor education centres, a Queenstown-based guide who spent a year on a sub-Antarctic island and an inspirational young instructor from the West Coast were among nine outstanding Kiwis recognised for excellence in outdoor leadership on Saturday. Read more
Maori All Black Franklin huge boost to Bay of Plenty 14 September 2017 In the modern, professional age players usually only shift away from a team they are successful with to either further their bank accounts or their chances of making higher honours – or both. Read more
Two of Waikato’s own finalists at 2017 New Zealand Tourism Awards 8 August 2017 One of Angus Stubbs' earliest caving memories is of being lowered down a hole as a five-year-old. Read more
Katie Trigg wins at the Waipa Awards 16 June 2017 The recently held Waipa Youth Awards celebrated achievement in academia, arts and culture, community service, leadership and sport. Read more
An eye for the next business opportunity 30 May 2017 An entrepreneurial spirit has seen 2013 head boy Lucas Martin (Hamilton 2009–13) pursue a number of business interests. Read more
It’s a family affair at Buccaneer 30 May 2017 Gerry Gerrand (Hamilton 1963–65) marks 41-years in business this year with his Hamilton boat building company Buccaneer boats. Read more
Growing grassroots rugby in Tonga 30 May 2017 Will Hafu owes his success to St Paul’s, and he’s not taking that for granted. Read more
Shot putter Ryan Ballantyne set to qualify for World Juniors 22 February 2017 Since leaving St Paul’s Collegiate School in 2016, shot putter Ryan Ballantyne (Fitchett 2012 – 2016) has ticked a few things of his list – including a throw of 19. Read more
Former league player coaching rugby in US 27 December 2016 When one door closes, another door opens. Read more
TV stardom completely unexpected 24 December 2016 New Zealand TV personality Erin Simpson (Harington) says she had a long road of self-discovery before finding her love for television and now she is living the dream. Read more
Flying the flag for rowing and boxing 20 December 2016 While boxing and rowing may seem poles apart, the skills required are surprisingly similar, says Ivan Pavich. Read more
Award recognises service to education 10 December 2016 Developing new Agribusiness achievement standards in NCEA Levels 2 and 3 was a bold move and not one many secondary schools take on due to the sheer volume of work required to get the idea off the ground and sitting with the Ministry of Education. Read more
Hospitality giant wasn’t a success overnight 7 December 2016 John Lawrenson (Hamilton 1991-1992) recently opened his seventeenth venue, The Roaming Giant, at the small cost of $5 million dollars. Read more
On the world stage with climate change 5 December 2016 Mark Storey (Sargood 1980-1984) has built his career around climate change, taking senior roles in New Zealand and overseas. Read more
Shneil Singh could be New Zealand’s first Indian 'All Black in the making' 29 November 2016 New Zealand’s first Indian 'All Black in the making' couldn't be more Kiwi after growing up on a farm in Waikato. Read more
Chris Wynn full circle 23 November 2016 While it may have seemed an ambitious goal at the time, it turns out dreams really can come true. Read more
Eight Waikato players make Craig Philpott’s first New Zealand under-20s squad 23 November 2016 Craig Philpott has picked the heartbeat of Waikato’s champion juniors in his first New Zealand under-20s squad named on Tuesday. Read more

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