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Dan Hutchinson 04/12/2025 Dan Hutchinson 04/12/2025

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.

Dan Hutchinson 04/12/2025 Dan Hutchinson 04/12/2025

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.

Dan Hutchinson 13/11/2025 Dan Hutchinson 13/11/2025

Top students set sights on the future

Tauhara College dux for 2025 Mikayla Turley was “definitely surprised” to get the top student award.

Kim Manunui 28/08/2025 Kim Manunui 28/08/2025

College students take to the stage

Students from both Tauhara and Taupō-nui-a-Tia College will present pieces at the September midday concert.

Kim Manunui 20/08/2025 Kim Manunui 20/08/2025

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.

Dan Hutchinson 14/08/2025 Dan Hutchinson 14/08/2025

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.

Dan Hutchinson 13/08/2025 Dan Hutchinson 13/08/2025

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.