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Collegians news – 139 stories

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
Shore crew for Team NZ a career pinnacle 22 June 2021 Boatbuilder Davin Whittaker (Clark 1998-2001) has been part of a sea change. Read more
Mutu revolutionises asset ownership 22 June 2021 Why buy when you can borrow? The concept of a new renting platform named Mutu, brainchild of Collegian Toby Skilton (Fitchett 2013), connects the owners of under-utilised assets and spaces with people who prefer access over ownership. Read more
Moana, rising through the ranks of men’s rugby 11 November 2020 Fa’Amoana (Moana) Leilua (Harington 1996) started out as a player and is now managing men’s professional rugby teams. Read more
Kiwi professor a leading voice on Australia’s Covid-19 response 11 November 2020 Professor Tony Blakely (Hamilton 1980-84), a recent arrival in Melbourne, has emerged as one of Australia’s leading experts on the Covid-19 pandemic. Read more
How we got happy 11 November 2020 Jonathan Nabbs (School 2004-2008) struggle with depression in his early twenties gave him an insight into the lack of information available for people going through a similar journey. Earlier this year, he created a resource to help those who find themselves on the same pathway to find health, hope and happiness. Read more
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