Hato Paora College

Hato Paora 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. Former students of Hato Paora include Maori leaders Sir Archie Taiaroa, composer and kapa haka expert Morvin Simon, the Executive Chairman of Aotearoa Fisheries Ltd Robin Hapi, rugby player Shannon Paku and youth leader Areti Metuamate. Former student, Max Takuira Matthew Mariu SM (1952-2005), Auxiliary Bishop of Hamilton (1988-2005) was the first Māori Catholic bishop.