Hato Paora College is a Catholic, Māori Boys' Boarding school located near Cheltenham,

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. 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 Aroha Edward Awarau (born Hāwera, New Zealand) is a journalist and playwright. He won the 2008 New Zealand Magazine Journalist of the Year (Mass Market) at the annual Magazine Publisher's Association Award. He was a finalist again for the same ...

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, former New Zealand Kiwi Rugby League Player, * Max Takuira Matthew Mariu SM (1952–2005), Auxiliary Bishop of Hamilton (1988–2005), first Māori Catholic bishop. * Shannon Paku, professional rugby union player * Morvin Simon, composer and kapa haka expert * Archie John Te Atawhai Taiaroa (3 January 1937 – 21 September 2010),

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leader * Otere Black, professional rugby union player

References

External links

School website
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