Hato Paora College
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Hato Paora 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.
and youth leader Areti Metuamate. Former student, Max Takuira Matthew Mariu SM
(1952-2005), Auxiliary Bishop of Hamilton (1988-2005) was the first Māori Catholic bishop.
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
. It was founded in 1947 under the leadership of Marist Priest, Isaac J Gupwell.
Notable Alumni
Former students of Hato Paora include Maori leaders Sir Archie Taiaroa, composer and kapa haka expert Morvin Simon, the Executive Chairman of Aotearoa Fisheries Ltd Robin Hapi, rugby player Shannon PakuShannon Paku
Shannon Paku is a New Zealand rugby union player, who has played for the Hurricanes in the Super 14 competition, and for the Vodafone Wellington Lions who play in the Air New Zealand Cup....
and youth leader Areti Metuamate. Former student, Max Takuira Matthew Mariu SM
Max Mariu
Max Takuira Matthew Mariu SM was the Auxiliary Bishop of Hamilton, New Zealand . He was the first Māori to be ordained a Catholic bishop.-Early life:...
(1952-2005), Auxiliary Bishop of Hamilton (1988-2005) was the first Māori Catholic bishop.