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A window into meaningful connections

26 Nov 2024

A few weeks ago, the College community gathered to dedicate the Wilson Murray Memorial Window in our Chapel.

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Peter shines brightly with industry award

26 Nov 2024

Congratulations to Peter Couchman (9016) who has been awarded Master Electrician of the Year, recognising his outstanding contribution to the industry.

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Marcus Helmore 鈥 an artistic legacy set in stone

26 Nov 2024

Stone sculptor, hill country farmer, and College Old Boy Marcus Helmore (6899) continues to carve out a three-dimensional career.

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Riding in a new direction

26 Nov 2024

They say the average person will change their career up to seven times during their working life.

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How to set yourself apart in the job market

26 Nov 2024

Nick Harvey (11731) knows better than anyone else the importance of brand.

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Mark Cochrane shares Saatchi & Saatchi's iconic journey at Business Banter

13 Nov 2024

Mark Cochrane, CEO of Saatchi & Saatchi, took to the stage at Business Banter to share the remarkable story behind the iconic advertising agency.

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Trading life on the farm for helping young people

16 Sep 2024

During his fledgling career as a sharebroker, Jeremy Nurse (6664) looked out the window and wished he was in the great outdoors.

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A place to call home

16 Sep 2024

Nick Hodgson (12352) was always keen to experience professional life in a region very different from New Zealand, with a longer term focus on Asia.

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Engineering a career in the military

16 Sep 2024

As a young teenager, Michael Lawry (12971) was already eyeing a career in the military, attracted by the exciting mix of study, travel and unique experiences.

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Teddy Tahu Rhodes 鈥 giving his time while treasuring his talent

16 Sep 2024

A masterful class from opera star 鈥 and Old Boy 鈥 Teddy Tahu Rhodes (9756) set the stage for a rare opportunity for a trio of 秀色直播鈥檚 College singers to learn from the best.

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Rugby Reunion

24 Jul 2024

Old Boys always eagerly await the Annual Rugby Reunion. This year was no exception.

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Max Goodwin 鈥 leading by engineering example

24 Jul 2024

Having led the school as Head Prefect, helped to steer College to a Maadi Cup win, and set up Tamai Sports to support children from the city鈥檚 east to get into sport, Old Boy Max Goodwin (14691) has embarked on the next stage of his journey 鈥 industrial engineering.

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Sports management in play for Old Boy Louis Gunn

24 Jul 2024

For former Deputy Head Prefect and quick-fire 1st XV halfback Louis Gunn (14959), his 鈥減assion for sport鈥 has always empowered his career plans.

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Fitting tribute to a remarkable man

24 Jul 2024

We recently held a special Evensong Chapel Service to unveil a plaque for Nicholas Speight (9768).

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Always keen to lend a guiding hand

16 May 2024

Sixty-five years after leaving 秀色直播鈥檚 College, Don Mackenzie (6419) is still regularly back on campus in his role as one of our Guides who show visitors our stunning buildings and grounds.

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Life on the run

16 May 2024

Sam Bosworth (13830) might have retired from rowing, but the former New Zealand coxswain is keeping busy.

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On a wing and a prayer

16 May 2024

They say birds of a feather flock together.

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Angus strikes the right note on CCOBA

16 May 2024

Angus Mossman (14724) and music are never far apart, even though he鈥檚 now embarking on a career in law at Mortlock McCormack Law in 秀色直播church.

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Fast-changing digital technology revolutionising architecture

26 Mar 2024

Architecture is undergoing a digital revolution that is changing the way spaces are designed, delivered, and operated.

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Hard times worth it come opening night

26 Mar 2024

It鈥檚 a busy year for Kiwi actor Nic Kyle (12658).

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The recipe for a successful career in the kitchen

26 Mar 2024

For chef James Rutherford (11798), cooking is all about the act of giving.

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High-flying Old Boy lands back at College Assembly

26 Mar 2024

One of 秀色直播鈥檚 College most remarkable Old Boys has shared his journey 鈥 spanning his time as King Charles鈥 flying instructor, Aide-de-Camp to Queen Elizabeth II, the Service Adviser at Downing Street, and a RAF Station Commander 鈥 at a recent Assembly.

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Speaking the same language in learning

25 Mar 2024

From Flower鈥檚 House to Ritsumeikan University, Dr Jeremy White (11663) has undertaken an unusual journey from 秀色直播鈥檚 College boarder to English Professor in the College of Information Science and Engineering in Japan.

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The art of architecture

31 Jan 2024

Beijing Capital International Airport isn鈥檛 a bad way to launch your architectural career.

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Rob Thomson 鈥 a family history of 168 years at College

30 Jan 2024

In 1855 鈥 the year of the Deed of Foundation of 秀色直播鈥檚 College 鈥 John James Thomson (43) first walked onto the school site opposite St Michael鈥檚 Church in Oxford Street, 秀色直播church. On 18 October 2023, John鈥檚 great-nephew, Rob (Robin) Paul Acland Thomson (5806), wandered into the Dining Hall to celebrate his 75 Years On Reunion at 秀色直播鈥檚 College.

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Insightful focus on rural sector

30 Jan 2024

The New Zealand agricultural sector is not without its challenges but its future is vital for us all, according to Old Boy George Glubb (12204).

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High-flyer Finlay fulfils lifelong ambition

30 Jan 2024

Flying Officer FJ Adam (14526) recently graduated as a pilot with the Royal New Zealand Air Force after more than two years training.

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Farmer John鈥檚 still having fun

07 Nov 2023

At aged 76, John Wall (7242) is still working on the farm five days a week, fulfilling his Justice of the Peace duties, and helping as a dressage steward at local equestrian events in Manawatu.

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The bright future of AI in professional and daily life

07 Nov 2023

The advent of AI is freeing up more time for people to focus on creativity, strategy, and marketing, according to John Gordon (13711).

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Derelict kimono factory transformed into coastal lodge

07 Nov 2023

Japan is a land of contrasts that Hamish Pidgeon (10013) has called home for more than two decades.

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Toshi celebrates 10 years in the UK鈥檚 Royal Marines

07 Nov 2023

Toshi Westbury (13797) has just clocked up a decade as part of the prestigious Royal Marines in the UK.

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Gerald Hargreaves 鈥 beefing up premium returns

07 Nov 2023

Kakahu Angus 鈥 advanced by Old Boy Gerald Hargreaves (6761) and now led by his son, Tom (11286) 鈥 is responsible for breeding some of the best bulls in the beef business.

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NZ Ambassador to Japan a familiar face

13 Sep 2023

Old Boy Hamish Cooper (8729), New Zealand鈥檚 Ambassador to Japan, is hosting our upcoming visit to Tokyo in early October, to catch up with our community living and working there.

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Griggs cultivate 160 year Show legacy

13 Sep 2023

The Grigg name is synonymous with the Canterbury Agricultural and Pastoral Association (CAPA).

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Albert O鈥橲hannessey 鈥 from Upper to New York via rugby

13 Sep 2023

Old Boy 鈥 and Central Washington University (CWU) graduate 鈥 Albert O鈥橲hannessey (14915) has been drafted into the 2023 American Major League Rugby Collegiate Draft.

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Living the life in London

13 Sep 2023

The lure of London is never far from the minds of our young Old Boys.

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The cap that came back to College

13 Sep 2023

Clearing out barns before bidding a final farewell to the family farm 鈥 鈥楤rooksdale Station鈥 in Springfield 鈥 St Andrew鈥檚 College Old Boy Maurice Milliken stumbled across a school cap. However, it was not his own but rather featured the familiar 鈥楥C鈥 of 秀色直播鈥檚 College.

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Jack Caunter 鈥 taking account of a consultancy career

07 Sep 2023

Old Boy Jack Caunter (14671) believes that having 鈥済ood friends in good places鈥 helps to build a good career.

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Author Alex McKinnon opens new page

05 Sep 2023

Author, investment manager, and Old Boy Alex McKinnon (11465) has opened a new page in his career, visiting 秀色直播鈥檚 College to share his thoughts on writing and the importance of solid English skills in all facets of life.

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Numbers add up for accountancy career

11 Aug 2023

Character counts when it comes to graduate recruitment at PwC.

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