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,[1]
- 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[2]
- 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
- 1."HPC-OBA = Official Website =". parorangi.maori.nz. Archived from the original on 8 February 2013.
- 2.Hato Paora old boy is New Zealander of the Year (Retrieved 4 April 2023)