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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
No stake too high 1 November 2019 It’s Monday morning and St Paul’s senior students are listening to a man talk about monetary policy in New Zealand, in particular the effect of the recent official cash rate drop. Read more
Taking her research international 17 October 2019 An opportunity to pursue doctoral research overseas has been granted to St Paul’s Collegian Emma Walker (Harington, 2013-2014). Read more
Returning to his Sargood roots 19 June 2019 When Guy Johnstone (Sargood 1990-1994) left his high school boarding home in the early nineties, he didn’t think he’d be back. Read more
Life’s work on the ice 19 June 2019 Professor Gary Wilson (Hamilton 1980-1984) has studied and worked at some of the world’s top universities, and last year returned to Hamilton for a three-month sabbatical at Waikato University. Read more
Wired for beer 19 June 2019 Venture past the big smoke to the Northland town of Warkworth and you’ll find a microbrewery producing a taste bud-popping array of hoppy IPAs, Saisons, Porters, Stouts and barrel aged beer. Read more
On the farm start-up for school friends 19 June 2019 Conversations that began ‘over a beer’ have evolved into an IT start-up venture for four St Paul’s Collegians. Read more
Collegian awarded forestry scholarship 20 March 2019 Collegian Thomas Brown is the recipient of a Ngā Karahipi Uru Rākau (Te Uru Rākau Forestry Scholarship). Read more
Corinthians put up good fight against Manukau United 14 February 2019 The St Paul's Corinthians football team commenced their 2019 pre-season with a game against the mighty Manukau United. Read more
Leading the way in motor vehicle innovation 12 December 2018 Collegian Dan Ammann (Sargood 1985-1989) is leading the way in self-driving motor vehicle innovation in the US. Read more
Taking his coaching international 15 November 2018 The whistle has just gone at Wembley Stadium in London, and 90,000 football fans file out of the stands and onto their trains. Read more
Going natural for animal healthcare 15 November 2018 Veterinary rehab nurse Sheree Smith (nee Elliott, Harington 1999-2000) is on a mission to educate those in the industry about managing pain among animals – the natural way. Read more
Sky’s the limit for entrepreneur 15 November 2018 Door-knocking has helped kick-start John Heskett’s (Williams 2005-2009) ambitious tourism venture. Read more
The little kiwi company that could 15 November 2018 It’s an age-old kiwi story. Read more
Double the determination 15 November 2018 Emotional resilience, mental stamina, focus and determination are what got two of New Zealand’s top athletes, Cameron French (Hall 2006-2010) and Owen Robinson (Hamilton 2005-2009), to where they are today. Read more
The man behind the music 6 June 2018 From managing some of the country’s top musicians to running some of the country’s biggest music festivals, Campbell Smith (Hamilton 1979-1983) lives and breathes music. Read more
High flier in the Air Force 6 June 2018 Joining the Air Force as a school leaver has opened many doors for Squadron Leader Melissa Axelrad (Harington 2000-2001). Read more
Trailblazer in New Zealand film 6 June 2018 A pioneering filmmaker in the 1970s, David Blyth (School 1969-1971), is now capturing tales of New Zealand’s war heroes. Read more
A bright future in the solar industry 6 June 2018 Andy Nyce (Sargood and School 2002-2005) is making his mark in the renewable energy sector in the United States. Read more
The lone mountie of Benneydale 6 June 2018 While most young boys growing up in the 60s and 70s spent their Saturday mornings watching Bonanza, Bill Eivers (Sargood 1976-1979) was busy living the real thing on his family’s 14,000ha station. Read more
Living the American football dream 6 June 2018 Six years ago, Elliot Collier (Hall 2011-2012) was lacing up his football boots to play in front of 20 people in the Waikato Secondary School Football league. Read more
Sir Edmund Hillary mural a gift from students 18 February 2018 A mural of Sir Edmund Hillary at St Paul’s was formally blessed and unveiled on Monday to students, staff and guests. Read more
Home beckons budding rugby player 15 November 2017 From St Paul’s to Super Rugby, Tom Franklin is making his mark in the rugby world. Read more