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, 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 2023Hato Paora old boy is New Zealander of the Year (Retrieved 4 April 2023) Shannon Paku, professional rugby union player Kade Poki, professional rugby union player Morvin Simon, composer and kapa haka expert Archie John Te Atawhai Taiaroa (3 January 1937 – 21 September 2010), Māori leader
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External links Official Website