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Collegians news – 123 stories

Kiwi brings German train station back to life 9 July 2020 The magnificent restoration of a train station in Germany has been a labour of love for retired Auckland lawyer Peter Macky (School 1966-68) Read more
Tristram boats – an icon of the Kiwi summer 9 July 2020 The Fink brothers have combined their talents to develop and grow the family business, Tristram Marine. Read more
Lockdown reduces international play 9 July 2020 Signing on for six months with Old Glory DC rugby club, based in Washington DC, was a dream come true for Gordon Fullerton (Sargood 2011-2015). Read more
The Home and Away Life of a Top Art Director 1 November 2019 One of Alistair Kay’s (Williams 1975-1979) first jobs was designing a set for the hit 1980s New Zealand game show ‘It’s in the Bag.’ Read more
No stake too high 1 November 2019 It’s Monday morning and St Paul’s senior students are listening to a man talk about monetary policy in New Zealand, in particular the effect of the recent official cash rate drop. Read more
Taking her research international 17 October 2019 An opportunity to pursue doctoral research overseas has been granted to St Paul’s Collegian Emma Walker (Harington, 2013-2014). Read more
Returning to his Sargood roots 19 June 2019 When Guy Johnstone (Sargood 1990-1994) left his high school boarding home in the early nineties, he didn’t think he’d be back. Read more
Life’s work on the ice 19 June 2019 Professor Gary Wilson (Hamilton 1980-1984) has studied and worked at some of the world’s top universities, and last year returned to Hamilton for a three-month sabbatical at Waikato University. Read more
Wired for beer 19 June 2019 Venture past the big smoke to the Northland town of Warkworth and you’ll find a microbrewery producing a taste bud-popping array of hoppy IPAs, Saisons, Porters, Stouts and barrel aged beer. Read more
On the farm start-up for school friends 19 June 2019 Conversations that began ‘over a beer’ have evolved into an IT start-up venture for four St Paul’s Collegians. Read more
Collegian awarded forestry scholarship 20 March 2019 Collegian Thomas Brown is the recipient of a Ngā Karahipi Uru Rākau (Te Uru Rākau Forestry Scholarship). Read more
Corinthians put up good fight against Manukau United 14 February 2019 The St Paul's Corinthians football team commenced their 2019 pre-season with a game against the mighty Manukau United. Read more
Leading the way in motor vehicle innovation 12 December 2018 Collegian Dan Ammann (Sargood 1985-1989) is leading the way in self-driving motor vehicle innovation in the US. Read more
Taking his coaching international 15 November 2018 The whistle has just gone at Wembley Stadium in London, and 90,000 football fans file out of the stands and onto their trains. Read more
Going natural for animal healthcare 15 November 2018 Veterinary rehab nurse Sheree Smith (nee Elliott, Harington 1999-2000) is on a mission to educate those in the industry about managing pain among animals – the natural way. Read more
Sky’s the limit for entrepreneur 15 November 2018 Door-knocking has helped kick-start John Heskett’s (Williams 2005-2009) ambitious tourism venture. Read more
The little kiwi company that could 15 November 2018 It’s an age-old kiwi story. Read more
Double the determination 15 November 2018 Emotional resilience, mental stamina, focus and determination are what got two of New Zealand’s top athletes, Cameron French (Hall 2006-2010) and Owen Robinson (Hamilton 2005-2009), to where they are today. Read more
The man behind the music 6 June 2018 From managing some of the country’s top musicians to running some of the country’s biggest music festivals, Campbell Smith (Hamilton 1979-1983) lives and breathes music. Read more
High flier in the Air Force 6 June 2018 Joining the Air Force as a school leaver has opened many doors for Squadron Leader Melissa Axelrad (Harington 2000-2001). Read more