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Collegians news – 148 stories

The origin story of All Whites 'boy wonder' Chris Wood 19 September 2022 Next Sunday Newcastle United striker Chris Wood (School 2005-2008) will play his first match here in almost five years. Read more
St Paul’s Collegiate School teacher Ryan McCarthy and his sporting journey 14 September 2022 St Paul’s Collegiate School physical education teacher and former North Otago rugby halfback Ryan McCarthy (Sargood 1997-1997), 43, has travelled New Zealand and the world through his sport. Read more
Give with a living hand 30 May 2022 John Oliver is a St Paul’s Collegiate School Fellow, past parent, grandparent, and now member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for his services to philanthropy. Read more
Engineering a path to success 30 May 2022 If you ask Tiaki Rhodes (Williams 2017-2020) to sum up his time at St Paul’s Collegiate School with one word, he will tell you it was "transformational". Read more
23 year tenure for Neil Muirhead 30 May 2022 There are not many people who can manage 85 teenage boys in a boarding school environment 24 hours a day, seven days a week for 15 years, but Neil Muirhead is one of those rare people. Read more
Collegians return to St Paul’s as new teachers 30 May 2022 St Paul’s unique and supportive culture was a big drawcard for both Robert Torrance (School 2005-2008) and Savannah Patterson (Harington 2013-2014) as they returned to school as teachers this year. Read more
Lucas Martin at helm of new dealership 30 May 2022 Former Head Boy Lucas Martin (Hamilton 2009-2013) has risen through the career ranks in record time. Read more
Halter recruits only the best 30 May 2022 Being part of the Halter movement is a journey Collegians Steve Crowhurst (Williams 1996-2000) and James Hunt (Hall 2009-2013) are incredibly proud to share. Read more
Ryan and Kat Dippie launch Fife Lane restaurant 30 May 2022 Collegian Ryan Dippie (Clark 1996-2000) is passionate about people and service. Read more
Libby Main takes on Westland 5 November 2021 Libby Main (Harington 2012-2014) spends her her days four-wheeling across the Hokitika River in Westland taking water samples, or speaking with local iwi, councils or the Department of Conservation and Fish and Game. Read more
Smashing goals on the CrossFit world stage 4 November 2021 Collegian and physical education teacher Ryan McCarthy (Sargood 1993-1997) competed in the World CrossFit Games in the United States in July. Read more
Strong culture wins Plate to Pasture Award 4 November 2021 Serving nine for lunch is all part of a day’s work for Allen (Williams 1984-1988) and Jo Johnstone. Read more
Trading London life for the family farm 4 November 2021 After a successful corporate career in London, Anna Wildman (Harington 1994) returned home to the King Country family farm and in 2016 took over managing the property. Read more
Candlestand completes Chapel 4 November 2021 The school has been gifted a candlestand with origins dating back 300 years. Read more
Pioneer students of Agribusiness enter the workforce 4 November 2021 Maggie Powell (Harington 2015-2017) came from the high rises of Hong Kong to Auckland as a four year old when her parents moved to New Zealand’s largest city. Read more
Quick call-up a dream come true for Samisoni 3 November 2021 Samisoni Tauke'aho (Soni) became the school's third All Black with a surprise call up in July, making his debut at Waikato Stadium against Fiji. Read more
Soni’s first VX coach reflects on his remarkable story 3 November 2021 Andrew Gibbs was Soni Tauke'aho’s first rugby coach at St Paul’s and has watched him mature from a shy Tongan school boy, to an All Black. Read more
Lander leaves behind his legacy 22 June 2021 After 40 years as an educator and 11 years as the Headmaster at St Paul’s Collegiate School, Grant Lander hangs up his academic gown to enjoy a life of retirement, travel and spending time with family. Read more
Matron thanked for ‘sensational service’ over 50 years 22 June 2021 Gloria Thompson has retired after half a century working at St Paul’s – the past 37 years as Matron of Williams House. Read more
From the biology lab to sports field – Roger Bell’s legacy 22 June 2021 "It’s been a blast," is how Roger Bell describes the last 18 years at St Paul’s as he retired from the school in December 2020. Read more