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New hope for flood struck college
Chill air and a heavy frost heralded a new era for Tauhara College last week as the college’s first new block in a major rebuild opened with a dawn ceremony.
High School Musical treads Tauhara’s boards
The much-loved story of High School Musical will be top billing at Tauhara College in early June.
Student injured in crash
Police are trying to identify the rider and passenger on a trail bike following a serious crash on Monday afternoon that injured a Tauhara College student.
Learning with a twist
The opening of a new Northern Health School (Te Kura Awhina Ora o te Raki) classroom in Taupō marks a significant milestone for the local unit, says teacher and unit leader Maaike Clapcott.
Tauhara student leaders look ahead to 2026
Tauhara College’s head students for 2026, Maya Williams and Harrison Pool and deputies Angela Schur and Isaiah Apiti feel it is good to already have the support of students, evidenced by winning through the selection process.
Top students set sights on the future
Tauhara College dux for 2025 Mikayla Turley was “definitely surprised” to get the top student award.
College students take to the stage
Students from both Tauhara and Taupō-nui-a-Tia College will present pieces at the September midday concert.
A legacy of learning
Longtime Tauhara College staff member Jan Habib has been remembered as not just a teacher but an educator in the broadest sense – and someone who played a role in the founding years of both local colleges.
Triumph over adversity
Michael Brennan is dealing with a fair bit of adversity in his life at the moment but he continues to share his time to help others.
Sister act does well in local one act play festival
Student directed and acted play ‘I Know This For Sure’ has won through from the first round of Theatre New Zealand’s annual TheatreFest competition and will now compete at a regional competition.
Local music scene in good hands
Young Taupō musicians are celebrating after winning both the band and solo categories at the Rotorua Regional Smokefreerockquest final.
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