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In This Issue 4 King’s Events 20 King’s Chapel 35 Investing in the Future Calendar of Events Chapel News KCOCA Bursaries 2016 5 King’s Headmaster 21 King’s Archives 36 Faith and Dedication Student Learning The College Bells F riendship, learning, faith and poignant memories 6 King’s Board 22 King’s Trips King’s Welcomes a New Head Non-Stop Adventure and Exploration 38 Mark Your Diary Introduction from Mr Simon Lamb Branch Dinners 23 King’s Sport Year Group Reunions 8 King’s Marketing Sports News Annual Reunion Dinner Matching Perception to Reality 24 King’s Culture 2016 ANZAC Day Service 10 King's Diversity Pacific Poet Principal Writer 39 Family Ties Endless Opportunities Offered What Does ‘Muzzled Voices’ Mean? Keeping it in the families Pride and Passion 12 King’s Results 40 MBA Students Wowed 2015 Academic Achievements 26 King’s Former Staff S tudents respond to Kiwi Jim Dickin can-do mentality 14 King’s Community Joy Leonard Deservedly Recognised Jim Frood 42 A Career for Young Women Talking up Tech 15 King’s Friends 28 Executive Update The Friends President’s Report 43 Old Collegian News Due recognition 16 King’s Leaders 29 M ajor Annual Presentations Senior Student Leadership Team Men’s national hockey squad Old Collegian Speakers Obituaries 17 King’s Staff 30 Actor and Producer Weddings King’s Welcomes New Employees Man of many parts Gaining recognition Passionate and committed 18 King’s Student Success 32 National Recognition Now head coach I nteresting and Rewarding Forum Old Collegians earn high honour Dreams Continue to Grow Student Support for United Nations 34 Recent Events Next Generation Leaders Programme Passionate supporters Annual golf match Whatever your property needs are - With Bayleys it’s made possiBle. Credits Need a bigger garden? Time to sell the family home? Or perhaps The King’s Courier is published three times a year by King’s Change of Address: Shiree Milligan. Phone: 09 276 0684. Huston, Terry Gould (Major, 1969-72), Robin Beckett College and the King’s College Old Collegians’ Association, Email: [email protected] (Marsden/Major, 1955-59), Kirsty Beckett. you’re looking for an investment property? It’s a world of possibilities PO Box 22012, Otahuhu, Auckland 1640. Design, layout, Contributing Writers: Michael Leach, Ross Green (Selwyn, Contributing Photographers: Simon Watts (BW Media out there, so it’s great to know that Bayleys can provide you with the print and production by Fuji Xerox. 1968-72), Simon Lamb, Adrian Staite, Philip Coombe, John Photography), Jessie Chester, Emily Bell, Saffron Huang If you have a potential story idea or article for consideration Bean, Warner Wilder, Rachael Mason, Nick Lloyd, Marcel Caroline Beaumont, Andrew Chong, George Li (Year 12, market knowledge, knowhow and support to get the result you want. for the King’s Courier, please contact Larissa Huston for Delport, Chris McLachlan, John Cummins, Jules Robson, Major), Michael Smith Photography. King’s College at [email protected] or Robin Jim Frood, Rebecca Buckley, Nathaniel Flacks (Year 13, Next issue: Deadline for copy for the Winter 2016 issue Beckett for KCOCA at [email protected]. Marsden), Oliver Cook (Year 12, School), Saurav Bansal # 136 is 15 June 2016. Find out hoW Bayleys maKes it possiBle at Bayleys.Co.nZ Advertising: Larissa Huston. Phone: 09 270 7889. (Year 13, Greenbank), Finnley Ross (Year 13, Greenbank), Email: [email protected] Michael Daya-Winterbottom (Year 13, Marsden), Larissa

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Calendar of Events Student Learning May June Tuesday 3 8.45am Pōwhiri for New Headmaster and Beginning of Term Wednesday 1 7.00pm Music Soloist Competition (Lecture Theatre) The focus of our classrooms. Service and Assembly (Great Hall) Saturday 4 SAT Tests (Great Hall) CIE Mid-Year Examinations begin (to 22 June) Monday 6 Mid-Term Exeat for Queen’s Birthday Great teachers are the heart of the very best so they can be successful in an increasingly Saturday 7 SAT Tests (Great Hall) Wednesday 8 Chamber Music Competitions (to 12 June) schools. They inspire students with their own competitive global marketplace. Students go 2.30pm Rugby: First XV v Kelston Boys’ High School (Home) Saturday 11 2.30pm Rugby: First XV v Sacred Heart College (Away) passion for their disciplines. They help through a number of significant developmental Sunday 8 Mothers Day Sunday 12 10.00am Family Service (Middlemore, Taylor and Parents) 9.00am Holy Communion Monday 13 RBNZ Monetory Policy Competition (to 20 June) students to acquire the skills and knowledge changes during their time at high school that Monday 9 4.30pm Year 13 Parent/Teacher Meeting (Great Hall) Tuesday 14 Big Sing (Auckland Regionals) to become confident, independent learners may impact on their achievement. The Tuesday 10 7.30am Senior and School Prefect Meetings (Lecture Theatre) Thursday 16 Year 9 Examinations (to 17 June) who then pride themselves on their influences of culture, families and teachers Thursday 12 9.30am Campus Tour 9.00am Clay Target: Matamata School Shoot (Taupo Gun Club) understanding and expertise. Great teachers should never be underestimated on students Friday 13 1.30pm Small House Music (Great Hall) Auckland Skiing/Snowboarding Championships enable their students to experiment, make and their achievement. 7.00pm Rowing Awards Dinner (Dining Hall) Saturday 18 2.30pm Rugby: First XV v Auckland Grammar School (Home) mistakes, inquire and question, and develop Saturday 14 Auckland Maths Olympiad Competition Sunday 19 10.00am Family Service (St John’s, Parnell, Averill and Parents) Great teachers continually build their the skills and disposition of original thinking. 2.30pm Rugby: First XV v Otahuhu College/Liston College Tuesday 21 7.00pm Senior Drama Performance (Great Hall) pedagogical capacity, their repertoire of Sunday 15 10.00am Family Service (Peart, Greenbank and Parents) Wednesday 22 7.00pm Senior Drama Performance (Great Hall) Michael Leach 12.00pm Peart Musicale (Great Hall) Thursday 23 7.00pm Senior Drama Performance (Great Hall) The purpose of education in our classrooms teaching strategies and their ability to form Tuesday 17 4.30pm Year 12 Parent/Teacher Meeting (Great Hall) Friday 24 12.15pm Round Square Political Debate is to provide a rich academic pathway and partnerships with students in mastering Friday 20 7.30pm Big House Music (Vector Arena) (Lecture Theatre) (to 1.25pm) to prepare young people for life after school; the process of learning. Saturday 21 2.30pm Rugby: First XV v St Peter’s College (Away) Concert Band Camp (to 26 June) helping them build up their mental, emotional, The digital era changes what is possible to guide this process. The classroom Sunday 22 10.00am Family Service (Marsden, Major and Parents) Saturday 25 2.30pm Rugby: First XV v Dilworth School (Away) social and strategic resources so they enjoy Thursday 26 4.30pm Year 10 Parent/Teacher Meeting (Great Hall) Tuesday 28 7.00pm Mid-Winter Music Showcase (Great Hall) for students to do as technology enables partnership allows students to build on their the challenges and cope well with uncertainty Friday 27 9.00am Year 12 Exchange with Otahuhu College Wednesday 29 7.00pm Rock Bands (Tuning Fork) each to discover, create and use knowledge strengths and interests or aspirations. The and complexity. We help them discover the (to 1.30pm) (Great Hall) Thursday 30 10.05am Year 9 Exam Order and Year 9/Year 10 in the real world faster, cheaper and with goals in an environment like this will be rich Choir Camp (Kapella and Chapel Choir) (to 29 May) Term Orders published things they are good at and then strengthen authentic audiences. and challenging with clear learning intentions Design Photography and Painting Trip to Sydney 1.10pm Year 11 to Year 13 Term Orders published their will and desire to pursue them. and success criteria so students will know (to 29 May) Confidence, capability and passion can Our teachers know they have a curriculum Saturday 28 2.30pm Rugby: First XV v Tangaroa College/Onehunga High July when they have met the expectations. Vital School (Home) be developed as real world intelligences, to deliver where high stakes assessments are Friday 1 1.00pm Term Two ends in these experiences will be high quality Sunday 29 7.00pm Evening Service (School, Selwyn and Parents) especially when students are to think for the culmination of this extended learning, but Saturday 2 2.30pm Rugby: First XV v Saint Kentigern College (Away) feedback from their teachers and peers, and Monday 30 6.00pm Tertiary Study Options Evening (Lecture Theatre) themselves, to dialogue with their teachers they are also bound by the expectations where those student characteristics of perseverance, and peers, and to engage in interesting the focus is now on the learning process. persistence, reflection and work ethic will and demanding coursework. Developing students’ ability to lead their own always be valued. learning and understand that when a teacher Design Our real emphasis on adolescent academic Build ‘opens the door’ for the experiences that build Feedback from students to their teachers Maintain achievement helps develop young people and scaffold learning opportunities, it will be about what works and what does not work their responsibility to take up the challenges is a critical learning tool for teachers as they Timeless and focus their growing intellect on are trying to always make things better for maximising their academic outcomes. each student. A student-centred classroom Students want to does not mean student autonomy, but rather Teachers become partners in these classrooms design a working relationship with the teacher where be actively engaged and where deep learning tasks are characterised personalised programmes are co-engineered. should determine their by exploration, connectivity and broader unparalleled real-world purposes. The learning journey for a student begins own learning pathway. in Year 9 where many students need direct A lot is expected of each student guidance from their teacher, but they become as they build their confidence service. more independent in their middle years at high through personal feedback and school and so culminate as interdependent encouragement; with the aim learners when they leave. The skills and to not only gather the skills to abilities of teachers to adapt to the individual use that knowledge they build, learning journey becomes critical and we but to make themselves aware need our parents to be a part of the continual of their own potential. We feedback and improvement cycle to make sure We’re proudly shaping the next generation of leaders. should never forget here that no student is missed. their potential is only bound At Fuji Xerox we’re fostering sustainability and leadership, so that by their mindsets. Michael Leach we see more young Kiwis making big waves in the future. For Headmaster more information about our investment in youth phone 0800 Students want to be actively FUJI XEROX or visit fujixerox.co.nz engaged and should determine their own learning pathway. They build those trusting humphreyslandscaping.co.nz relationships with teachers, peers and use good mentors

4 Autumn 2016 | King’s Courier Autumn 2016 | King’s Courier 5 KING’S BOARD KING’S BOARD

King’s Welcomes for the first time can be a fairly daunting The new year has got off to a roaring start. Year 9 Te Pūtake Lodge is proving to be a a New Head experience. I know it was for me when I arrived Our roll is at an all-time high and with the great success and will allow these young as a young boarder a very long time ago. Mike addition of the new Year 11 intake we now have men to develop some wonderful and lasting tells me it is actually no different for a newly more girls on campus than ever in the history friendships right across their year group. Enthusiastic and committed about the opportunity arrived Headmaster. The fact that we are of King’s. From all accounts, they are already Virtus Pollet to lead King’s College. a small community in an era of increasingly making their presence felt. One of the large and sometimes impersonal learning outcomes of the Board’s review of pastoral Ross GREEN (Selwyn, 1968-72) I have spoken and written often enough on the in New Zealand. We think this is important environments, I think, is one of our great care in the College was the need for our Chairman of the King’s College theme of change over the past couple of years because the independent schools sector strengths, along with our willingness to make boarding to be ‘fit for purpose’ in terms of the Board of Governors since I came into this role at King’s College, but in New Zealand has been steadily contracting newcomers feel welcomed and valued. So needs of our community in 2016. It is still very I acknowledge that the unexpected resignation in recent years, to the point where we now I encourage you to introduce yourself, if the early days, but the very supportive and of our Head at the end of last year may have represent less than three percent of the total occasion arises, and to please make Simon nurturing environment established under felt like it was taking us into unchartered waters. educational sector. In Australia, by comparison, Ross Green and Catherine feel welcome at King’s. Mr Daniel Mitchell’s leadership in the new that number is well over 30 percent. During this challenging period, the Board endeavoured to keep our community fully Even as a leading independent school, I do mid-2014, the Board was in a position where informed and at the same time, to balance not think we can afford to be isolated from Introduction from we felt we were able to move quickly. At the the needs of our students and the obvious the changes and the sometimes important conclusion of that search process there was need to respect Mr Mike Leach’s reasons for developments in education that will naturally a full consensus that we had two appointable Mr Simon Lamb leaving King’s after a relatively short tenure. come out of a much bigger educational candidates; that we had two people who we environment. We want to attract the best and We appreciate that good communication with felt would make very good King’s Headmasters. I very much look forward to leading King’s Education, I started teaching English, the brightest teachers at King’s. Aside from our various stakeholders is fundamental and Of course, in the end, we had to make a choice College. I would like to thank Chairman Ross Mathematics and Music at Rangitoto College. recruiting from overseas, if we are limited to can often come in different forms. To that end, and it was a difficult one to make. Green and the Board for the appointment I departed Rangitoto College after 11 years, just three percent of the market, that will not we propose to schedule some ‘at home’ sessions and the very warm welcome they have each the last four as Head of Department English, be the case. We were fortunate that less than 18 months where Board members will be available for extended to me. I also acknowledge serving the 2,500 students enrolled in the later in November last year, Mr Simon Lamb informal discussion on any subject of interest The Board received the recent news of Headmaster Mike Leach who has also been English Department programmes. was still available and as enthusiastic and very welcoming and has made an open or concern to parents. The first of these will Mike’s resignation with a great deal of regret In 2000 I was appointed Deputy Principal at committed as ever about the opportunity to invitation for me to regularly visit the school be held early in the second term. and disappointment. While we respect and Mahurangi College where I was responsible lead King’s College. I know some of you have this term prior to my actual arrival at the Simon Lamb understand his decision, we are saddened for the pastoral and academic systems of the For me, the appointment of Mike, a very already met Simon at the Headmaster’s beginning of Term Two. This has enabled that the good work he has started at King’s school. I have just completed a 12 year tenure experienced and highly regarded Principal Garden Party and some of you will probably me to meet with many staff, students and will have to continue without the benefit of as Principal at Takapuna Grammar School, I am very impressed with what I have already from the state sector, was a vital step in already have seen him around the College. members of the parent community over the his guidance and deep educational experience. characterised by the implementation of an learned of King’s College. I can already account building a bridge to mainstream education We are very fortunate that Simon has been past few weeks, which is already proving His tenure at King’s has been brief but I am explicit teaching and learning philosophy, a for the quality and ability of the students and able to make time available to become a invaluable. I was particularly delighted to meet confident that his legacy will be remembered. site-based leadership development programme, understand, completely, the responsibility regular visitor at King's during Term One where the many parents and students who attended the addition of many specialist programmes we hold for their development, care and Mike has a humility that allows him to connect he has been meeting with staff and even the recent Headmaster’s Garden Party. I feel (including an Elite Sport Institute and Business progression. I look forward to advancing the Mr Mike Leach’s tenure with people in a way that is empowering. He getting to know some of our students. Since privileged to be leading a school where such School), the internationalisation of the curriculum school, paying full recognition and respect has taught us that education is a collaborative the start of the year he has also been attending support and energy is palpable in the student, at King’s has been and the implementation of a mentoring for a deep history of quality teaching and process, that no one has a monopoly on best Board meetings and numerous Board Sub- parent and staff community. brief but I am confident practice and that everyone has got something Committee meetings, as well as conducting programme for every student in the school. learning. I have an enthusiasm for the craft By way of background, I attended a very of teaching and learning, based on to contribute to the debate. He is highly interviews for Year 9 students next year. In recent years, I have been educationally that his legacy will similar school; a faith based independent pedagogical philosophies informed by respected as an educationalist and his interest involved as the Chairperson for the North The Board would like to record our boarding school. As a consequence, I appreciate developments in neuroscience. be remembered. in the development of his students and his Harbour Principals’ Association, a member appreciation to Mike for the manner in which the qualities of King’s College and look forward passion for teaching and learning of the Auckland University Consultation Group, I recognise the necessity to be instilling in our he has assisted and facilitated Simon’s very to leading a school that, in many ways, feels are readily apparent to even the as well as on the International Baccalaureate young people the qualities of a traditional faith smooth introduction to the College. very similar to the one in which I was raised. most casual observer. Heads’ Caucus. I have also been an active based school, as well as demonstrating the skill Simon will be joined in the Headmaster’s I value the significance of the Chapel, for In a short time, Mike has become member of many educational organisations sets required for them to succeed in a very Residence by his lovely wife Catherine and example, at the heart of the school; its position a man of King’s. He has served such as ASSHA, the governing body for vibrant and dynamic future. In establishing this their four children. They are also expecting physically demonstrating all that this building the College with distinction and College Sport Auckland, and have regularly future for King’s College, I look forward to a new baby, which may coincide with their stands for. will be sadly missed by students presented at many international conferences engaging you all: students, parents, staff, Old arrival at the College in time for the start of and staff, and by all who consider I have a Bachelor’s degree with English on the topic of pedagogy. Collegians and community alike. Term Two. I know you will all join me Literature, Statistics and Calculus at Stage III, themselves part of the wider My wife Catherine and I look forward to joining The first important step is to meet you all. in congratulating Simon and Catherine on this along with a LTCL in Trumpet/Cornet. I am King’s community. the King’s College community and contributing I thank all of those whom I have met already new addition to the King’s family. passionate about sport and understand the to it significantly. We have four children, for the warmth and depth of your welcome. Having undertaken a fairly role physical activity plays in academic and As many Year 9 boys and Year 11 and Year 12 Matthew, Kyle, Holly and Sam, and we also exhaustive search process leading physical development. After completing my Simon Lamb girls will attest, coming to King’s as an outsider expect a new arrival in May. up to Mike’s appointment in teaching diploma at the Auckland College of Incoming Headmaster

6 Autumn 2016 | King’s Courier Autumn 2016 | King’s Courier 7 KING’S MARKETING

The King’s College ‘Elevator-Pitch’ King’s College recognises, develops and realises the potential in each and every individual student in our care. We provide a wide range of opportunities in a supportive and empowering environment to ensure that each and every student succeeds – becoming truly the ‘best that they can be’ – at school and in their future lives, in achievements and in character. Matching Perception to Reality

New marketing strategy to raise visibility and understanding of the 'King’s difference’.

King’s College offers an excellent educational marketing activity to lift their visibility and educational experience we offer is indeed less • We recognise the individual – and support Creatively, our advertising campaign modern and contemporary tone. In doing experience for its students. It provides the position themselves in the best possible light. recognised, understood and valued by those flexible learning pathways to allow each communicates our message through the so however, the design team has been sensitive facilities, resources, expertise and support to without direct exposure to its benefits. and every student to develop their own most credible and compelling means, As such, in early 2015, the King’s College to the heritage of the Coat of Arms and the guide, challenge and develop students on their Furthermore, this mismatch of perception and unique strengths. namely the ‘real-life’ examples of six King’s Board of Governors, in conjunction with the updated shield remains true to the various journey to becoming successful and well- reality is actively serving to reduce our appeal College students. Whilst they may appear Advancement Office, established a project • We provide a wide variety of opportunities versions that the College has used since its rounded contributors to tomorrow’s society. to prospective parents and students in the exceptional, the truth is that there are, of to raise our own visibility and ensure that the – covering academic subjects, sporting, inception. It should be noted that this revised current environment. course, many similar examples of excellence shield is only for use in our communications We all know this. To those of us who interact external perception of the College more clearly cultural and co-curricular activities – and at the College. activity, and the traditional King’s Coat of Arms with the College each and every day – as matched the reality of the experience and Moreover, it is clear that King’s is truly offering support them with a depth of resources, will still be retained for more formal uses. students, parents or staff – this is not ‘new results that King’s offers. what they want, but they simply do not realise facilities, expertise and commitment. The choice of these particular six students news’. For those without this consistent it. In particular, our proven ability to ‘bring out • We prepare our students for success stemmed directly from the desire to showcase This project has involved – and thanks are This project – the design, campaign and the reinforcement however, perceptions of King’s the best in our students’ or, more specifically, – at school, at university and in later life. the extent and diversity of achievements therefore due to – a great many people in strategic development work from which it are left to be shaped by anecdotal hearsay, to ’recognise, develop and realise the potential that King’s can help its students attain. We the King’s community including Board of • We develop students of ‘fine character’ stems – represents another positive advance often from people with outdated views or of each and every individual student, wherever would therefore like to extend our gratitude Governors members and educational experts; – grounded, well-rounded, socially aware, for the College. It will provide further clarity subjective opinions, or by stories in our media. it may lie’ is a primary benefit of the to Benjamin MORGAN (Selwyn, 2014-15), staff, students and parents (both past, confident, proud and passionate. around exactly what King’s stands for and give The result, in short, is that external perception individualistic King’s approach that is both Amanda NGO (Taylor, 2014-15), Zander current and prospective); and strategic Moral leaders with a strong sense of the College substantial visibility in what is of the College may not necessarily match highly compelling to our students and parents, Fraser (Year 13, Averill), Liam Carroll (Year 13, research, marketing, advertising and media community and camaraderie – operating becoming a crowded market. the reality as experienced by those who know and also a key advantage over other schools Parnell), Isabella JORGENSEN (Middlemore, professionals. The result has been the in an environment of diversity and Perhaps more importantly however, it gives the truth. with larger class sizes and an increasing 2014-15)and Emerson DEVERELL development of a clear strategy for King’s mutual respect. the King’s community a rallying cry around ‘conveyor belt’ mentality. This sentiment (Middlemore, 2014-15) – and their parents Now, this may not sound like an area of future marketing activity, perhaps most visible • We offer a safe, caring and supportive which we can all unite, and serves ultimately encapsulates the benefits of the ‘King’s – for their willingness to be featured in our substantial concern. However, when it starts in the adoption of a new ‘design language’ for environment – through our ethos to reduce the critical gap between who we difference’ and has therefore been adopted campaign and for giving up their valuable time to influence the expectations of prospective our communications, and the new advertising and policies, our House and tutor are, and who people think we are. as our primary communications message – for the photography shoot. students and parents, or indeed those of campaign launched in December last year and group structures, peer and mentor brought to life in our campaign by the promise Just like our students, we too have truly ‘found prospective employers of our emerging set to continue rolling out over targeted print, relationships, religious affiliation and You may also have noticed that all of our to ‘Find Yourself at King’s’. ourselves at King’s’. alumni, it makes sense to take action to billboard and digital media during 2016. parental partnerships. communications now carry a revision of the remedy any misunderstanding. Furthermore, Underneath this, six key factors were King’s College shield as part of the new logo. A key conclusion of the initial background • We place a focus on ‘positive challenges’ Adrian Staite ensuring people have a clear and positive identified that serve to expand upon, and This shield has been redeveloped as a core work was that, yes, whilst King’s enjoys a – actively encouraging students to Project Marketing Director understanding of the College becomes provide credibility for, this over-arching part of the College’s new ‘design language’. strong reputation for its academic and explore and grow, stepping outside of even more important when other schools – promise. These will therefore continue to be It now both meets the needs of digital sporting excellence, heritage and traditions, their comfort zone to test and extend both independent and state – are actively at the forefront of both our day-to-day ethos reproduction and, more importantly, reflects the unique nature of the contemporary their perceived limitations. undertaking unprecedented levels of and our communications. the desire for the College to adopt a more

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Endless Opportunities Offered

a high expectation of success academically, which is responsible for the smooth transition as it opens the doors for them to develop which they continue to carry with them in the of every international student into the College, a global awareness, foster a level of next step of their lives. as well as a support network throughout their tolerance, form inter-cultural friendships time at King’s. For those international students and international understanding. Taylor Parnell Housemaster Harry Wichman believes who wish not to board, a homestay option is Housemaster Gina Adams believes it is a good the boys also thrive on the cultural awareness now an available alternative. way of providing education in a different way. within the House. “International students bring “I think it’s a terrific opportunity as it adds a their flavour, they bring their enthusiasm for Year 12 student Katharina Fischer (Taylor) nice, new element. We shouldn’t assume that learning, and they bring their obedience.” from Austria is currently residing with a all students are avid travellers, so this opens In particular, he noted the way in which they homestay family. Revelling in her experience the gates to rub shoulders with someone from embrace our culture, and more specifically, so far, Katharina says, “The King’s community a different walk of life.” their love for the haka. “Without question the was so welcoming when I first arrived, which haka is something that international students made me feel so inclusive. King’s offers so Considered a top New Zealand independent treasure; they’ve heard it, they’ve seen it, and many wonderful opportunities that vary school, having overseas students attend the then they get to come to King’s and perform from culture to community service. I am a College gives King’s international exposure. it themselves.” member of three choirs at the College, which “It helps us to broaden our outlook in terms English as a second language and a dedicated of the education we provide, as these students pastoral care programme are all in place, King’s is a place that certainly widens the I really enjoy.” from around the world are looking to us and further drawing overseas families to King’s. horizons of students from overseas. So much All international students are integrated are confident that what we are offering is a International students bring enormous so, that in 2011 Head of Learning Support David into school classes. Katharina comments, good package, which is appealing not only amounts of pleasure to the Houses, to the Ward, along with the Admissions Department, “I have found it great that I have the choice domestically, but internationally,” explains Gina. created the opportunity for international to study the subjects I want to further excel in, classrooms, and to King’s College overall, students to gain insight into the country they as this prepares me well for university and my What the College provides in return is a safe and long may it continue. were residing in, as New Zealand is such an future career.” and secure environment that ensures every integral part of the King’s curriculum. The student’s wellbeing is a top priority. Services King’s College values the cultural dimension that reality was, however, that what they were Overseas students attending the College is such as counselling, careers advice, a medical also beneficial for their New Zealand peers, centre, an ESOL Department to assist with students from other countries around the world bring learning in the classroom, they were not experiencing. So, the idea arose for trips of a to our community. We have a record of success with small size to take place over a mid-term break weekend, which would involve ticky touring students from different ethnic backgrounds and around the different corners of New Zealand. the opportunities offered at King’s for international As the years went on, the groups grew and the number of places visited around the students are paramount. country increased. The list is long, but includes must-see cities and towns such as Our inaugural overseas students were from it was the arrival of Kawin NUALKHAIR (St Wellington, Taupo, Rotorua, Napier, Hawke’s the Pacific Islands, mainly Fiji, Samoa and John’s, 1989-90) that started this relationship. Bay, Christchurch, Kaikoura and Otago; all Tonga, and attended King’s from the 1950s; Attending King’s for Year 12 and Year 13, Kawin with a purpose to expand their knowledge, We’ve seen an exciting start to 2016 with new Dick COOK (Parnell, 1955-59), John EDWARDS thoroughly enjoyed the well-rounded life of BMW i3 AND i8 BMW 7 SERIES try something different, have fun, gain vehicle launches across three brands within our (Parnell, 1973-77), Sunia SOAKAI (St John’s, education in New Zealand. “You can choose Auckland City BMW Ltd group, including the BMW LEADING THE CHARGE DRIVING LUXURY HAS ARRIVED independence, make new friends and see 1979-83), Mailefihi TUKU’AHO (Selwyn, 1972- to excel in anything but you still need to know 7 Series with ground-breaking technology, the Our BMW i3 and i8 electric vehicles took centre stage The new BMW 7 Series – flagship of the BMW range – the New Zealand countryside. sophisticated stylish MINI Clubman, and elegant in Seccombes St, Newmarket recently at the official is now here! This stunning combination of sheer 76) and Prince Alaivahamamao’ TUKU’AHO and participate in all events. King’s taught open-top Rolls-Royce Dawn. opening of Auckland’s newest rapid-charging station luxury and cutting-edge technology was welcomed to (Selwyn, 1973) (later King George Tupou V). me the positive mentality and the confidence “We wanted to do something above and for electric vehicles. Transport and Energy Minister the dealership with an exclusive dinner prepared by At a community level, we’re delighted to continue A change in government policy in 1990 relaxed to try everything. I would recommend to all beyond what is offered within the grounds Hon Simon Bridges led an illustrious delegation of Josh Emett and inspired by his Queenstown our support for King’s College Premier Sports and VIPs attending the event, which in turn attracted a large restaurant, Rata. the rules for overseas students to enter New international students to be molded by the of King’s, and it truly has been an amazing the Fine Art Sale. This is an association that we media contingency, with the i8 enjoying primetime TV Zealand, which saw the number of families King’s atmosphere where, not only are you thing to do. That’s how people come together, value greatly, and are looking forward to working One News coverage. Guests heard an overview of revolutionary new features with the team for a mutually successful tenure. which include BMW Gesture Control, whereby volume applying to attend the College increase pushed for academic achievements, but also by doing an activity, especially boys, and Sales for both BMW i3 and BMW i8 have continued adjustments are made by a small rotation of the dramatically. Today, King’s hosts international social skills and sports.” they support each other. They’ve also had If there’s anything I can assist you with personally to increase, as the motoring public embraces electric driver’s index finger, and the Remote Control Parking regarding your motoring needs, please feel free to students from a diverse range of countries the chance to meet up with peers from other vehicle technology. In addition, BMW i3 recently function which parks the vehicle while the driver stands It is true that international students who phone me on my direct dial 968-7808 – or call in to became the first-ever electric car to win the prestigious alongside and activates the Display Key. Other features including Austria, China, Fiji, France, Hong countries, and when you look at it from a our showroom next time you’re in Newmarket. attend King’s College get more than just a AA New Zealand Motoring Writers Guild Car of the Year include the BMW Touch Command tablet with 7” Kong, Italy, Papua New Guinea, Russia, Serbia, global perspective, some of them will maintain Ian Gibson title for 2015 - joining 2014 World Car Design of the display, where everything from air conditioning to seat first-rate education. They become immersed Year award also for BMW i3, and Top Gear Car of the heating, ambient light settings and all entertainment South Korea, Thailand, Tonga, United Arab this contact long after they’ve left King’s which Managing Director in an English speaking boarding school Year for BMW i8. functions can be controlled. Emirates and the United Kingdom. is very, very positive,” says David. and their own competency in the language For a considerable amount of time, King’s rapidly improves. They also build confidence, With the ever-growing interest in applications Auckland City BMW 7–15 Great South Road, Newmarket, Auckland. 09 524 3300. has had a particularly strong connection overcome challenges and form lasting from international students, this year King’s www.aucklandcitybmw.com | www.MINI.co.nz | www.rolls-roycemotorcars-auckland.co.nz with the Thai community. Some would say friendships. An excellent work ethic, they bring has established an International Department

10 Autumn 2016 | King’s Courier Autumn 2016 | King’s Courier 11 KING’S RESULTS KING’S RESULTS

2015 Academic Achievements

The 2015 academic year saw the students of King’s Thirty-one students gained a Merit endorsement, which is significantly higher Academic Awards College once again attain a university entrance rate than the fifteen students in 2014. of over 90%, an improved performance at Scholarship Cambridge International CIE Awards level and NCEA Level Three, as well as a significant Examinations (CIE) TOP IN THE WORLD – NOVEMBER 2015 IGCSE number of tertiary scholarships awarded from a wide Rohith Vinod: IGCSE English Language Eighteen students gained 4 or more ‘A*’ range of providers. grades, qualifying them for Academic Half TOP IN NEW ZEALAND – NOVEMBER 2015 Colours. This compares with twelve students Joshua Grant: IGCSE Economics Seven students gained an Excellence in 2014. National Certificate of Danuja Thilakarathne: IGCSE Foreign endorsement, qualifying them for Full Educational Achievement These students were Timothy Dunshea Language French Academic Colours, compared with twelve (NCEA) (Major), Liam Elley (Greenbank), Benjamin Christian Withy: IGCSE Business Studies students in 2014. These students were Flacks (Marsden), Marcus Gerbich-Pais NCEA LEVEL 1 Charlotte Horton, Bella Mitchell, Tegan Evans (Averill), Joshua Grant (Marsden), Newton HIGH ACHIEVEMENT – JUNE 2015 (Taylor), Mira Simunic (Taylor), Amelia Ferrier Thirty-nine Year 11 students sat NCEA Level 1 King (Selwyn), George Li (Major), Jasper Ng (Taylor), Maryann Panoho (Middlemore) and Maxwell Hardy: IGCSE Latin (4 or more subjects) in 2015, compared with (Peart), Liam Reilly (Peart), Christopher Henry Syme (Greenbank). Amelia Gunson: AS Level Global forty-three in 2014. Twenty-four students Scholtens (Parnell), Saksorn (Best) Perspectives and Research gained their Level 1 Certificates, which is a Thirty-four students gained a Merit Sespattanachai (Selwyn), Daniel Sewell 2015 King’s College Top Scholars at the Cambridge Awards Dinner in Auckland on Thursday, 18 February 2016 Lewis Herd: AS Level Media Studies success rate of 61.5%. This is significantly endorsement, which is higher than the (Marsden), Michael Smith (Major), Jonathan Ta Stephanie Tan: AS Level Marine Science lower than in previous years. twenty-four students in 2014. This is our (Peart), Danuja Thilakarathne (Marsden), were Amay Aggarwal (Peart), Andy Bao Martin Luk gained six ‘A*’ grades, averaging William Wang: AS Level General Paper Eleven students gained at least 100 NCEA best result since endorsements were Rohith Vinod (Averill), Christian Withy (Major), Oliver Gilbertson (Greenbank), 94%. Victor Chen gained four ‘A*’ grades and Timothy Youn: AS Level Thinking Skills Level 1 credits. This represents 28.2% of the introduced. (Averill) and Cuyu (Robert) Zheng (Peart). Hye-Song Goo (Taylor), Maxwell Hardy one ‘A’ grade, having gained one ‘A*’ grade in Martin Luk: A Level Further Mathematics cohort, which is well down on last year’s result Jasper Ng gained 6 ‘A*’ grades, having (Peart), Samuel Milne (Greenbank), 2014, averaging 93%. Chanat (Bun) Pansubkul Amanda Ngo: A Level French of 53.5%. The highest credit scores were NCEA LEVEL 3 previously gained 1 ‘A*’ grade in 2014, plus an Alexander Qu (Greenbank), Keith Spencer- gained four ‘A*’ grades and one ‘A*’ grade in William Shen: A Level Computing attained by Hayes Okesene (Peart) (121 One hundred and one Year 13 students sat ‘A’ grade in AS Mathematics. Christopher Edgar (Major), William Wang (Greenbank) 2014, averaging 92%. Amanda Ngo gained William Wang: A Level Music credits), Joshua Little (Greenbank) (121), NCEA Level 3 (4 or more subjects) in 2015, Scholtens gained 5 ‘A*’ grades, having and Harrison Zhang (Averill). four ‘A*’grades, averaging 93%. Catherine Fu (Selwyn) (121) and Nicholas Wright compared with ninety-three in 2014. Ninety previously gained 1 ‘A*’ grade in June and gained three ‘A*’ grades and one ‘A’ grade, (Greenbank) (118). The best performances were by William Wang NCEA Scholarship Awards Theodore Goldie students gained their Level 3 Certificates, 1 ‘A*’ grade in 2014, plus an ‘A’ grade in AS having gained one ‘A’ grade in 2013, averaging with 6 ‘A’ grades in AS Levels plus 2 ‘A*’ grades Out of one hundred and twenty Scholarship Hayes Okesene gained a Level 1 Excellence which is a success rate of 89.1%. This is higher Mathematics. Joshua Grant gained 6 ‘A*’ 90%. Nicolas Yan gained two ‘A*’ grades and in A Levels, Amay Aggarwal with 4 ‘A’ grades endorsement, qualifying him for Academic than 83.9% in 2014. grades plus an ‘A’ grade in AS Mathematics. two ‘A’ grades, averaging 91%. Taehoon entries, a total of fifty-three Scholarships in AS Levels plus 3 ‘A’ grades in June, plus 1 ‘A*’ Half Colours. Seven students gained a Merit Liam Elley gained 5 ‘A*’ grades, having (Daniel) Kim gained four ‘A*’ grades and one and six Outstanding awards were attained. Twenty-seven students gained at least 100 and 1 ‘A’ grade in A Levels and Andy Bao with endorsement, which is much lower than the previously gained 1 ‘A*’ grade in 2014, plus ‘A’ grade in 2014, averaging 88%. Stephen Lun NCEA Level 3 credits, compared with eleven 6 ‘A’ grades in AS Levels plus 1 ‘A’ grade in Martin Luk gained seven Scholarships, fourteen who achieved this in 2014. an ‘A’ grade in AS Mathematics. Jonathan Ta gained four ‘A*’ grades and one ‘A’ grade in in 2014. This represents 26.7% of candidates A Levels. including four at the Outstanding level, compared with 11.8% in 2014. gained 4 ‘A*’ grades, having previously gained 2014, averaging 88%. William Shen gained and is a New Zealand Premier Scholar. NCEA LEVEL 2 1 ‘A*’ grade in June and 1 ‘A*’ grade in 2014, four ‘A*’ grades and one ‘A’ grade, having A LEVELS The highest credit scores were attained by plus an ‘A’ grade in AS Mathematics. scored an ‘A’ grade in 2014, averaging 89%. Catherine Fu gained six Scholarships. Eighty-six Year 12 students sat NCEA Level 2 Hugh Wallis (St John’s) (133 credits), Lucy Twenty-one students gained at least three Antony Shaw gained one ‘A*’ grade and two (4 or more subjects) in 2015. This is less than Amanda Ngo gained four Scholarships, Currey (Middlemore) (127 credits), Sapati AS LEVELS A Level ‘A*’ or ‘A’ grades compared with ‘A’ grades, having gained one ‘A*’ grade in the total of one hundred and one that took 4 including one at the Outstanding level. Apa-Fepulea’i (Taylor) (121 credits) and twenty-six in 2014. In some cases, some of 2014, averaging 88%. or more NCEA subjects in 2014. Seventy-two Eight students gained three ‘A’ grades in AS Courtney Varney (Middlemore) (118 credits). these grades were gained in 2014. These Simon Li and William Wang each gained gained their Level 2 Certificates, which is a (and A2) examinations, qualifying them for students were Zi Yi (Angel) Chen (Middlemore), UNIVERSITY ENTRANCE four Scholarships. success rate of 83.7%. Fifteen students gained a Level 3 Excellence Academic Half Colours. This compares with Victor Chen (Major), Catherine Fu (Middlemore), endorsement, which is well up on the one eleven students in 2014. These students The university entrance rate for school Jake McConnell, Anthony Shaw and Thirty-three students gained at least 100 Taehoon (Daniel) Kim (Parnell), Annabel Lane student in 2014. These students were Sapati were Michael Daya-Winterbottom (Marsden), leavers for NCEA students was 90.1%. The Nicolas Yan each gained three Scholarships. NCEA Level 2 (and in some cases Level 3) (Middlemore), Simon Li (Peart), Martin Luk Apa-Fepulea’i, Lucy Currey, Emerson Nathaniel Flacks (Marsden), Lewis Herd corresponding rate for CIE students was credits, compared with forty-one in 2014. (Marsden), Stephen Lun (Marsden), Jake Deverell (Middlemore), Olivia Dunn (Taylor), (Marsden), Luke Hindmarsh (Peart), Charles 98.4%. The overall College university entrance This represents 38.4% of candidates compared McConnell (Greenbank), Amanda Ngo Isabella Jorgensen (Middlemore), India Howe (Selwyn), Canice McElroy (Middlemore), rate, combined NCEA and CIE, was 94.2% (Taylor), (Parnell), with 40.1% in 2014 and 14.7% in 2013. Ludbrook (Taylor), Ella Marr (Taylor), Leela Soane Ramanlal (St John’s) and Haoran Chanat (Bun) Pansubkul Joshua Parker (Marsden), Menake Ratnayake Philip Coombe The highest credit scores were attained McElroy (Middlemore), Emma Murphy (Taylor), Wen (Averill). (Marsden), Andrew Reeves (School), Antony Director of Studies by Charlotte Horton (Taylor) (123 credits), Mitchell Nash (Marsden), Alanna O’Riley Ten students gained 4 or more ‘A’ grades in Shaw (Greenbank), William Shen (Major), Kristina Frith (Taylor) (123 credits), (Middlemore), Molly Troute (Taylor), Hugh AS or A Level examinations, qualifying them Apisit (Geoffrey) Sirikientong (Parnell), Euwin Alana Sherman (Taylor) (123 credits) Wallis, Alexandra White (Middlemore) and for Academic Full Colours. This compares Tan (Greenbank), Harry Wynne (Greenbank), and Bella Mitchell (Taylor) (122 credits). Brittany Wilcock (Taylor). with eighteen students in 2014. These students Peter Xu (Peart) and Nicolas Yan (Peart).

12 Autumn 2016 | King’s Courier Autumn 2016 | King’s Courier 13 KING’S COMMUNITY KING’S FRIENDS

Deservedly Recognised The Friends New Year Honour Headmaster’s

John Stuart Taylor, former Headmaster of Garden Party King's College from 1988 to 2002, received On Wednesday, 24 February The Friends the honour of Member of the New Zealand hosted another hugely successful, annual Order of Merit (MNZM) in the 2016 New Year Headmaster’s Garden Party. With over 450 Honours’ List for his services to education. guests attending, it was a fabulous night and John was appointed to succeed Iain a great opportunity for parents to meet and Campbell, who also served as Headmaster listen to our incoming Headmaster, Simon Old Collegian for 15 years. John had been Headmaster at Lamb. We were once again privileged to be Inspires Rowers Rathkeale College in Masterton after serving able to hold it in the Chapel Close, which was as Housemaster at Christ’s College in a perfect location for parents to mix and mingle John Taylor On Friday, 12 February, the eve of the Head Christchurch, as well as teaching for two along with many staff, Student Leaders, Board of the Harbour Regatta, the King’s College years in Kent in the United Kingdom. members, and Simon and his wife, Catherine. Rowing Community gathered in the Old Prior to John’s appointment, Iain had remarked that would be safe and caring and, most Our thanks go to the student performers, The Collegians’ Pavilion in support of the Rolf Porter that it was time that ‘someone take over to importantly, provide a well-balanced String Orchestra and Late Night Jazz, and our Fund. Head of Rowing Nick Lloyd launched the give King’s a good shake-up!’ John certainly education, opportunities for leadership generous sponsors, Clevedon Coast Oysters. evening before welcoming Headmaster did this in broadening the College’s horizons and be well-equipped for a successful Michael Leach to speak on the role of sport President of The Friends Sue Caddie welcomed and taking it into educational fields outside post-College career. in the school’s curriculum and the benefits guests and thanked the parent community for the school. of rowing in particular. When it was his time to step down he their continued support. Deputy Headmaster John had been a very successful Headmaster became actively involved, still in educational John Payne introduced the Student Leaders for Nick then provided an update of where the of Rathkeale where he brought ‘zest and matters, at Auckland University where he was 2016. Board member Lachie Johnstone thanked Rowing Club was at in terms of the strategic enthusiasm to the task, he knew every boy appointed Senior Advancement Consultant Chairman Ross Green for his contribution and Friends’ Support in 2015 plan he had articulated one year earlier, after and exercised a Housemaster’s pastoral care’. in the Alumni Relations and Development welcomed Simon to the King’s community. The Friends has been able to support hockey turf, continued support for the which he outlined three key groups in the The same could be said for his time at King’s. Department – fields that involved both Guests were delighted to hear Simon give a King’s College in many ways over the past Artists-in-Residence Programme, plus the King’s Rowing Programme – the senior rowers, His welcoming interviews for families applying fundraising and friendraising; areas that brief synopsis of his career and family life, and 12 months. A new initiative for 2015 was a purchase of frames for displaying student the coaches and the Committee. to send their sons to the College made Old came naturally to our Headmaster Emeritus. The Friends presented him with a cheque for one-off donation of $5,000 to each House art around the College, and support for new He then introduced the keynote speaker, Collegians feel relaxed and ‘at home’; those $155,000, representing their donation to the to be used on items that will directly benefit instruments and equipment for the Burtones John Bean Rob WADDELL (School, 1988-91). Rob’s making a new contact with King’s felt they College in 2015. all students in that House. This was very and The Rock Band Programme. Archivist resume is extremely impressive; an Olympic were sending their sons to an environment gratefully received and the requests have With assistance from The Friends, the and two-time World Champion in the been many and varied. Technology Department was also able to Men’s Single Scull, and three-time winner We were also able to support many other organise two seminars as part of a programme of the Halberg Award. On top of his business areas across the school including music stand to introduce technology students to ‘real’ interests, he is the Chef de Mission for the banners and matching screens, educational designers. These were held on Wednesday, New Zealand Games Team. His key message, Cricket Legends Dinner reports for learning support, a new, larger 17 and Wednesday, 24 February with a expertly targeted at the rowers and kiln for the Technology Department, new wonderful line-up of designers including wonderfully phrased, centered on the qualities equipment for cycling, mobile cricket nets for Shayne Irving, Sarah Walker-Holt, James and attributes that define a champion. Eden Park Wednesday, 8 June cricket, a new equipment and catering trailer McNab, David Trubridge, Nathan Goldsworthy 6.30pm: Opening Ball On behalf of the Committee, current parent Hall of Legends for rowing, an electronic scoreboard for the and Mike Jensen. David Caddie wrapped up the evening with Hosted by Hamish McKay a humorous pitch for support of the Rolf Banter from the Boundary with Tim Southee, Kyle Mills, Daniel Vettori Porter Fund. The Pavilion Café To book your tickets please contact Head of Events, Katie Milner by phone on It was great to see a number of Old Collegians 09 276 0635 or email [email protected]. The Friends would like to thank all those • King’s College vs Auckland Grammar School in attendance, in particular Murray who assisted and supported the students at First XV match – Saturday, 18 June $1,750 for a table of ten or $175 per person Athletics Day on Friday, 26 February. Once MACDONALD (School, 1954-59) who was • House Cross Country – Monday, 22 August Head Boy in his final year at the College and Upcoming Events again, the barbequed sausages were a huge • King’s Prep Athletics Day – Friday, a member of one of only three King’s crews hit and not surprisingly, given the wonderful “Whilst watching First XI games, the idea was formed Big House Music: Friday, 20 May 11 November to have won the Maadi Cup. Murray received weather, the queue for drinks and ice creams to establish a cricket committee which would support The Ladies’ Lunch: Friday, 26 August a personalised King’s rowing blanket, seemed never-ending! Please contact Sue Caddie on 021 186 8007 and develop cricket at King's. I am pleased to be able Blokes Night: Saturday, 27 August presented to him by current parent and or at [email protected] if you are to support parents' endeavours to raise funds for King’s Fine Art Sale: Friday, 4 to Sunday, 6 November The Café will be open every Saturday Committee member Vikki Maclean. cricket. This will be a great evening so please come morning during term time from 7 May while interested in helping out. along and enjoy.” – Sir Roger Douglas Nick Lloyd winter sports teams are playing, and Head of Rowing for the following special one-off events:

14 Autumn 2016 | King’s Courier Autumn 2016 | King’s Courier 15 KING’S LEADERS KING’S STAFF

Senior Student Leadership Team King's Welcomes New Employees

Congratulations to the following students who are the King’s College Senior Prefects for 2016. Staff members join the College across support, teaching and pastoral care services. Below are their goals for the year ahead in their leadership roles at the College. The beginning of the 2016 school year has seen a number of new staff join King's College across support, teaching and pastoral Senior Prefects care services. SAMUEL MILNE HYE-SONG GOO SAURAV BANSAL Our new support and teaching staff, and the departments in which Head Boy Deputy Head Prefect Deputy Head Prefect they will be working, are: King’s is a place of To lead is to inspire others Audentes fortuna iuvat, Lily Rolfe – Biology opportunity. I want every to dream more, learn more fortune favours the bold. Rosemary Wheeler – Digital Technologies and Computer Science student within King’s to seize and become more. I want Every single person has the Jeanette Paine – Director of Marketing and Development these opportunities and to motivate, empower and potential to be something Karensa Robertson – English and Media realise their full potential in develop students to become great; I want to help them Jasmine Johnson – English all aspects of the College. passionate and authentic unlock their greatness. Sarah Currie – English and Drama individuals. Kait Slagter – English Department Administrator Morgana Ouin – French Assistant KATE PREBBLE BENJAMIN GOODWIN CIARAHN MATOE Katie Milner – Head of Events (maternity leave cover) Head Girl Deputy Head Prefect Deputy Head Prefect Alexandra Smith – Head of Physical Education and Health I aim to contribute to making King’s College is a place of Leadership is action, not Anne McNabb – Health and Safety Manager the school a place which unending opportunities and I position – that’s why in 2016 Libby Calder – International Students Homestay Coordinator encourages participation from would like to see people give I aim to be a role model to Sujata Prakash – Laboratory Technician Biology all. In this way, King’s can be everything a go and push my fellow Collegians and Logan Lee – Mathematics Top from left: Jasmine Johnson, Logan Lee, Libby Calder well integrated between boys, themselves to be the best they lead by example. Robyn Wright – Mathematics Bottom from left: Lily Rolfe, Sujata Prakash, Daniel Rattray girls and different year groups. can be and achieve what they Dale Kington – Outdoor Education Specialist didn’t think they could. Mallory Bish – Physical Education Daniel Rattray – Physical Education and Health; House Mentor, St John’s House SAMUEL NATHAN – Parnell JAMES STANNERS – Major John Bennet – Physics Additional Senior My vision for 2016 is to restore the culture Ensure all members of the House feel safe Maria Ruiz-Martin – Spanish Assistant Prefects and relationships formed between the boys and valued in order for them achieve the best in the Boarding House, which I believe has results in all areas of school activity. Pastoral care services see the addition of a 24/7 awake medical service ROSE TAPPER been lost due to the increased use of which Sarah Hardy will lead as Charge Nurse, complemented by the NATHAN STANNERS – Major This year I wish to ensure that all students technological devices. addition of new House Managers who will join the current team of Julie My goal is to create a safe and positive are given the opportunity to learn and Richardson in Selwyn House and Caroline Pritchard in Parnell House. OLIVER MACLEAN – Selwyn atmosphere to which individuals of all grow through the Chapel, and to give back Our current nurses, Briar Chalmers and Prue Gardner, will remain My aim is to work on the overall status of backgrounds and capabilities can strive to the community. affiliated with King’s as on call, casual staff. Selwyn and to work on the four pillars within towards success. the House – Academic, Sport, Culture and Our new pastoral care staff, and the Houses they will be associated CLAUDIA WILLIAMS KATE GATFIELD-JEFFERIES – Middlemore Service. Per Fidem Fortis. with (if applicable), are: To encourage students to get involved in the This year in Middlemore I aim to create an school and wider community by embracing the HARRISON ZHANG – Averill environment that nurtures and encourages Onosai Auva’a – Chaplains’ Assistant concept, ‘you get out of King’s College what I aim to motivate the House to make the most girls at King’s to be the best they can be – Evelyn Probert – House Manager, Middlemore House you put into it’. out of King’s and to strive towards success in individually and collectively. Marilyn Nething – House Manager, School House every activity. Maria Knight – House Manager, St John’s House TOM WEATHERALL – Greenbank Sheree Anderson – House Manager, Te Pūtake Lodge NATHANIEL FLACKS – Marsden I want to build on Greenbank’s House spirit, Heads of House Sam Kettle – House Assistant, Parnell House “A house is made from bricks and beams, making it a House in which all members LIAM BAKER-SMITH – School Scott McLaren – House Assistant, St John’s House a home is made from cheer and dreams.” This feel safe and supported. I want every Create a comfortable environment for Sarah Hardy – Charge Nurse year, I want to ensure that everyone can dream Greenbankian to have the confidence to students within the House so that a platform Amanda Best – Registered Nurse big and achieve highly in Marsden. express themselves and try new things is set where they can make the most of their Brigid Dervan – Registered Nurse throughout the year. given opportunities. ADAM DRAKE – Peart Jennifer Landsbergen – Registered Nurse Proudly supporting KING’S COLLEGE I want to instil a sense of family and belonging CHARLOTTE HORTON – Taylor Belinda Lee – Registered Nurse SOANE RAMANLAL – St John’s to each and every Peartonian, so that we In this inaugural year of Year 11s at King’s, I aim Denis Smith – Registered Nurse I vision St John’s to understand that though have the same unified goal of success and to unite all three years of girls and create a real Emma Wilkins – Registered Nurse there may be darkness, there is no reason to high standards. passion for Taylor House, with each and every Clyde Ypil – Registered Nurse give in. There is an answer that will open the one of us realising our full potential. door. One great idea can win someone over. These new additions will add valuable resources to the overall programme for King’s College.

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Interesting and Rewarding Forum Student Support for United Nations

Inspired, motivated and ready to pursue dreams. Deeper understanding gained by attendees.

During the recent summer holidays, I was Much of the experience is funded by Rotary Two Year 13 students, Hye-Song Goo (Taylor) 17 other King’s College students, attended privileged enough to be selected as the only New Zealand, with a specific aim to introduce and Michael Daya-Winterbottom (Marsden), Auckland Model UN at the University student from King’s College to attend the young Kiwi scientists to a wide range of will aim to raise the profile of United Nations of Auckland. prestigious Rotary National Youth Science and scientific fields, and show them the huge Youth (UN Youth) at King’s College. Over the course of the two-day event, each Technology Forum. I joined 179 of some of the range of possibilities that are open to them A non-profit organisation, UN Youth provides delegate took part in two committees and brightest young students that New Zealand by studying in New Zealand. civics education outside the traditional a plenary session and explored the theme of has to offer as we immersed ourselves in the Personally, I went into the Forum with a very classroom context. Through workshops, Model world of science and technology. climate change. A speakers’ panel, comprised limited idea of what I wanted to do after I left United Nations (Model UN) and outreach of journalist Ms Dita de Boni and Mr David Although it was a far stretch from the sun, school. However I left inspired, motivated events, secondary and tertiary students are Tong (CEO of the P3 Foundation), discussed sand and socialising that I had envisaged for and ready to pursue my dreams. The fields engaged in the most pressing affairs of their department at the University of Auckland, their views on environmental policy within my holidays, it was no less exciting and far that really caught my eye were biological country and the international community. as well as talks from speakers such as New Zealand, and partisan politics and its Greenbank) being presented ‘Best Delegate’ more interesting and rewarding than I could engineering and biomedical research, and as Michelle Dickinson, one of the world’s leading Selected for this year’s UN Youth Ambassador relationship to climate change. These two awards for their work in committees. have ever imagined. a result I now wish to study in these areas once nanotechnologists, the programme was not Programme, Michael and Hye-Song’s role insightful speakers had an enormous depth I reach university, although I now know that The other 15 delegates from King’s were Essentially, the Forum was a two-week long only a fantastic opportunity to expand one's at the College will involve fulfilling UN of knowledge in this field, with Mr Tong being there are other options open to me if these Saurav Bansal (Year 13, Greenbank), careers day, as we explored 14 different fields knowledge of the world, but it was also a lot Youth’s policies of education, inclusion and a former member of the New Zealand Youth do not work out. Alexandra Cochrane (Year 13, Middlemore), of science and technology at three different of fun. volunteership. They will work to increase Delegation to the UN Framework Convention Benjamin Flacks (Year 12, Marsden), Nathaniel universities. From robotics, to psychology, With modules including those listed above, the presence of UN Youth at the school and on Climate Change conference in Durban Nathaniel Flacks (Year 13, Marsden) Flacks (Year 13, Marsden), Bon-Nyeong to sports science and many more, we were visits to places such as the Air New Zealand network in the Auckland region to empower during 2011. Goo (Year 12, Marsden), Lara Hodgson introduced to worlds of discovery that many workshops, the New Zealand Police Forensics the voices of high school students. Michael By attending Auckland Model UN, delegates (Year 12, Taylor), Tiana Jakicevich (Year 13, of us were oblivious to previously. Labs and the bioinformatics/cancer research and Hye-Song, who passionately share the were not only able to gain a deeper Middlemore), Sharon Li (Year 12, Taylor), UN Youth vision, have attended a range of understanding of how Model UN works, but Daniel Sewell (Year 12, Marsden), Rita Shasha regional and national events and as a result also of issues pertaining to climate change. (Year 12, Middlemore), Jonathan Ta (Year 12, have developed an eagerness for their own The high calibre of the King’s College Peart), Rohith Vinod (Year 12, Averill), William global citizenship. delegation was recognised by the conference’s Wang (Year 13, Greenbank), Young Wu (Year Dreams Continue to Grow Over the weekend of Saturday, 12 and Sunday, administrators, with Geneva Roy (Year 13, Averill) and Janet Zhong (Year 12, Taylor). 13 March Michael and Hye-Song, along with 12, Taylor) and Albere Schroder (Year 13, Chosen for American Ballet Theatre programme.

Since the age of two, Isabella Klisser (Year 11, the world. “It was such a surreal feeling when Taylor) has been an avid ballet dancer. I found out I was attending the programme. Next Generation Leaders Programme It didn’t feel real, like it hadn’t completely sunk Contesting in numerous competitions, both in until I started to receive all the forms and Opportunity to make valuable connections. in New Zealand and throughout Australasia information about it.” from six years old, her biggest competition This year’s Head Boy, Samuel Milne (Year 13, others and develop as a leader whilst gaining October, will be a two-part event featuring to date was the USASF Dance Worlds held at The participants will be exposed to a level of Greenbank) has been selected for the Fuji insight into the corporate world. Purposeful Acts of Leadership project Disneyworld in Florida last year. Representing training unmatched by any other programme. Xerox Next Generation Leaders Programme presentations and a Graduation Ceremony. Stage One, ‘Inspire Me’, held on Friday, 18 New Zealand along with 17 other dancers the They will attend a minimum of four classes for 2016. team placed third, receiving a bronze medal, every day alongside a curriculum that will give March, featured an all-day event in Auckland During the course of the Programme, each and now have a ranking of second in the world. them exposure to American Ballet Theatre’s With a substantial increase in applications, which was filled with motivational and action- student will work on a Purposeful Acts of artists, history and repertory. the calibre was particularly high but Samuel oriented activities, along with a line-up of Leadership project that encourages them Isabella’s dreams continue to grow in the has been chosen for the Next Generation impressive speakers. to think of ways they can engage others and world of ballet as this year, in the July holidays, It has always been an aspiration of Isabella’s Leaders Programme along with a small number to create positive changes within their own Stage Two, ‘Careers Day’, held on Friday, she will be attending a three-week intensive to train at the highly respected American well as a full day in the weekend. What of other Year 12 and Year 13 students. schools, as ultimately, these projects will 10 June, will have a strong focus on course at the American Ballet Theatre in Ballet Theatre, so she thought she would take motivates and inspires her is that she is deliver value to each school involved in The Programme, which is in its fifth understanding career opportunities and skills Austin, Texas. The programme will include her chances and send in an audition video, constantly improving. “I love the performing the Programme. consecutive year, is made up of three stages required to succeed in any chosen field. Based high-level technique classes as well as lectures which she did without her parents knowledge. side of things, and the feeling when you in which students will have the opportunity on the participants’ interests and passions, the “I am very excited by the opportunity to on subjects that are vital to the development Her hopes were not high on being accepted, master a step that’s really hard.” to meet some of New Zealand’s most students will visit and meet with Fuji Xerox’s be involved in the Programme. I cannot wait of a complete dancer. “so you can imagine the shock when I found To be selected to be part of the Summer influential leaders and connect with people business partners to learn about their day-to- to further enhance and strengthen my out I got in, and my parents found out I had Gaining experience in a range of areas Intensive programme has given Isabella outside their community. day operations. leadership skills which will be of great benefit even sent in an audition video!” including yoga, jazz, nutrition, acting and the reassurance that all her hard work and to me this year as a leader of King’s, as well Centred around the students, the Programme Stage Three, ‘Purposeful Acts of Leadership musical theatre, Isabella will join over 100 Isabella is truly passionate about the art, to say dedication has paid off, and she cannot as in the future.” is a platform for each participant to learn from Projects and Graduation’, held on Friday, 14 others aged between 11 and 22 from all over the least. She dances every day after school, as wait for it to begin.

18 Autumn 2016 | King’s Courier Autumn 2016 | King’s Courier 19 KING’S CHAPEL

Chapel News Perfect Opportunity to Get Involved Memorable Day for in Otahuhu Community St Joseph’s Students

On Saturday, 27 February the annual Otahuhu The cupcake stand, however, was the star of As it has been in the past, the students of Family Fun Day took place at the Toia the show, decorating thousands of cupcakes St Joseph’s Primary School in Otahuhu have Recreation Precinct. Forty-six senior students, with icing, sprinkles and lollies; all totally free come to King’s College for an overnight stay dressed in their King’s College t-shirts, pitched to any that asked. They lasted all day, at which late in the fourth term whilst the majority of in to make the day a glowing success by point crates were taken around to all the other the College is on examination leave. The putting on a free sausage sizzle, face painting stalls for the other volunteers to have an students had expressed a keen interest in and giving away around 2,500 cupcakes made afternoon treat. using not only the facilities of the Kelley by the students and their parents. This was a Centre, but also to use the school campus for As the 2.00pm wrap up arrived, the students spectacular achievement. With Senior a wide range of adventure activities such as tidied everything back into the van, put away Sacristans Max Lichtenstein (Year 13, Peart), bush craft, fire building, tent pitching and map the equipment for the other stalls, picked up At least on one occasion, Claudia Williams (Year 13, Taylor) and Rose reading. Kate Prebble (Year 13, Middlemore) some black rubbish sacks and set off around Tapper (Year 13, Middlemore) leading the and I were put in charge of organising the the tower bells had a the park collecting refuse from various stalls charge, this all made for one of the most event and acquired the help of 11 other and litter on the ground. The whole event was mind of their own! popular stalls of the day. students in order to run the day smoothly. The College Bells done and dusted by around 2.30pm. The students that arrived before 9.00am got The St Joseph’s students were greeted before The Fun Day is a rare and perfect opportunity stuck right in helping to set up multiple other they began their day with a welcome in the How the tocsin sounds. for King’s students to really get involved in the stalls as well as our own. The Burtones arrived Chapel. In the Kelley Centre they participated Otahuhu community. This chance for senior soon after to get organised on the main stage, in a technology workshop with great There is something very special in the changes rely on an electric bell today, which dates back to the 14th Century, though past students to feel like a true part of the community ready to kick off the day’s programme at enthusiasm. The rest of the day was filled with experience of walking along the College drive, is now governed by a computer, which made Headmaster John Taylor does not lay claim in Otahuhu is truly priceless, and hopefully, it will 9.30am. Last year’s lead vocalist, Sapati a treasure hunt, a Burma trail, a barbecue and early on a Sunday evening and hearing the the office of ‘bellringer’ redundant. This task to a family connection. Their quarter-hourly continue for many years to come. APA-FEPULEA’I (Taylor, 2014-15) rejoined the various sporting competitions. That night they Chapel bell sounding out its call to Evensong. was in the domain of a junior boy and the Prize chimes resound throughout the 24-hour day, group, providing a fantastic start to the day. A special thanks to all who made cupcakes and camped in the Greenbank Gymnasium and Often Old Collegians who decide to use the List of 1971 (amongst others of the 1950s and very often greeting the Old Collegian visitor to Reverend Gareth Walters, Mrs Rosemary departed the next morning after a large Chapel for their wedding ceremony insist 1960s) names Garth HATTAWAY (School, and creating a very nostalgic response. By 10.30am the park was crawling with people Carrington, Mr Onosai Auva’a and Reverend breakfast in the Dining Hall. of the bell being rung as the wedding party 1971-74) receiving an acknowledgement for out in the sunshine and the three King’s Legend has it that at least on one occasion, Warner Wilder for all their hard work to make leaves the Chapel and of course, there have his contribution to the smooth transition of College marquees were swamped with Having watched all of these young students the tower bells had a mind of their own. The the day a success. been occasions, fortunately far fewer in number, classes when he would run from his classroom, children and adults alike. The girls on face genuinely enjoy themselves and be grateful for midday chimes continued past the designated when its solemn tolling is in farewell to a situated near the all-important bell-push, to painting were doing an incredible job with the Oliver Cook (Year 12, School) the chance to have a taste of the opportunities 12 strikes and it was not until Headmaster member of the Collegian family who has died. exercise his duty. children’s requests and even our own many King’s College students take for granted GNT Greenbank, seen with academic gown Reverend Gareth Walters had his face painted. truly touched our hearts and everyone had History records that the sounding of bells More can be said of the bell that calls students billowing in the wind, hand firmly keeping a memorable day. in the Christian church dates from AD400. and staff to worship in Chapel. While on his mortarboard in place, dashed to the tower to In fact, the story goes back to the third way to the Boer War in 1900, C T Major met silence what was clearly an element of disquiet Saurav Bansal (Year 13, Greenbank) millennium BC and archaeological sites have a Captain Moorhouse whose naval vessel was throughout the College. Many readers will revealed firstly pottery and then later brass escorting the troopship. They became friends remember that their former Headmaster was Onosai Auva’a bells. It was not until the Middle Ages that and Moorhouse eventually sent his son to not one to delegate easily – these days either church bells became common and in due the College. When the battleship ‘Revenge’ a Property Manager, electrician or caretaker This year we welcome Onosai AUVA’A (Peart, course, they appeared in clocks. Schools then was decommissioned in 1914 and, as was the would be expected to put matters right. 1998-2002) to the Chaplaincy staff as the relied on the fact that bells can be heard at practice, the bell was presented to her last Today other ‘ideophones’ resound through the part-time Chaplains’ Assistant. An Old long distances. In Germany, the tolling of commander, Moorhouse gave it to King’s for classrooms, Houses and offices. Regulations Collegian, in his final year Onosai was Deputy the local church bells, three times each day, use in the new Chapel, which was planned. It demand the installation of separate electronic Head Prefect, captain of the First XV and heralding the start and end of farming work stayed stored at the College until, when peace signals for fire and burglar alarms, but tradition leader of the Jazz Band. and a call to a midday meal, can still be heard was declared in 1918, history records that still maintains the chiming of quarter-hourly and often the local churches are timed so one ‘some wretched boy hit it with a hammer’ Onosai has played professional rugby for 10 clock strikes, Chapel calls to prayer and follows the other but two are never heard to announce the glad-tidings. years; playing for the Auckland Blues, Counties the Quad bell (nine rings, please) ending together! So this brings us to question, “What Manukau, Sale Sharks and the New Zealand Three bells, suspended in the tower of the recreation times. of the bells at King’s?” Sevens, winning a gold medal at the 2006 Memorial Building and part of its clock, were John Bean Commonwealth Games. Little is known of the bell that hangs in the donated by the Hellaby family and to keep Archivist Quad and which is still used three times daily up with the times, are now actioned by an He is married to Amy (Middlemore, 2001-02), to announce the beginning of classes in the electronic impulse that also controls the clock who also attended the College, and they have morning and after each recess. Perhaps it has in the newer Centennial Centre. It was by two sons, James and Elijah, and are expecting a history that dates back before the College coincidence that these bells came from the their third child in May. moved from Remuera to Middlemore. Period John Taylor Foundry in Leicestershire, which

20 Autumn 2016 | King’s Courier Autumn 2016 | King’s Courier 21 KING'S TRIPS KING’S SPORT

Non-Stop Adventure and Exploration Sports News

South American trip of a lifetime for 16 students. Swimming Sports Abhinav Makam

From Tuesday, 1 to Monday, 21 December last Cultural Museum with the hope of bringing We left for the third and final big leg of our New talent was revealed at this year’s A natural in the water, Abhinav Makam had In addition, Abhinav set personal bests in year, 16 King’s College students, accompanied tourism into the area. After four hard days of journey, which was also the most anticipated Swimming Sports Finals where two juniors an impressive three days at the New Zealand every race, even in the three where he did by Ms Emily Bell and Ms Brooke Kapa, work, we joined the entire village on a trek part, the Galápagos Islands. The first evening produced record-breaking results. Jack Junior Swimming Championships, which ran not receive medals. embarked on a trip of a lifetime. We went halfway up Chimborazo Mountain for a full we visited a giant tortoise sanctuary and saw Gilleece (Year 9, Marsden) broke the 50m from Friday, 19 till Sunday, 21 February, at the Congratulations to the New Zealand Junior to Ecuador and the Galápagos Islands, and day of cutting straw for the roof. It was hard the famous tortoises. They were huge, and breaststroke record while Abhinav Makam Sir Owen G. Glenn National Aquatic Centre Champion for these fantastic results. partook in three main activities; a community work at 4,000 metres in the sun, but was very hundreds of years old. The following day (Year 9, Marsden), the Junior Champion, broke in Auckland. project, a visit to the Amazonas region, and of rewarding and an incredible experience to we left Santa Cruz Island for the biggest both the butterfly and medley records. Abhinav entered into 11 individual events course, a trip to the Galápagos Islands. see how the locals live. We made some great island, Isabella. Here we saw iguanas, swam However, not to be outdone by the new blood, and was chosen for two Regional Relays friends and were sad to see them off, with with turtles, blue-footed boobies and the On arrival, we got straight into the community our Captain of Swimming, Max Kennedy-Till representing Auckland. a game of soccer (in which we were beaten only penguin in the northern hemisphere, project. We were unsure at the start, but (Year 13, Peart) broke three records including convincingly), the following day. the Galápagos penguin. It really was an In the individual events, Abhinav finished eventually got the hang of it. We were kept the longstanding 400m freestyle record, the incredible place. with three golds; 50m butterfly, 100m busy digging drains and building a Quechua The second leg of our journey was our visit 50m breaststroke record and the medley record. butterfly and 50m breaststroke, two silvers; to the Amazonas region. It was a nine-hour The teachers were fantastic support, and Our titan of water polo, Jasmin Kolasinac 100m breaststroke and 200m medley, and bus ride out of the Andes into the Amazon the 16 of us did a great job of running and (Year 13, Major) powered to victory in the three bronzes; 50m freestyle, 100m freestyle Basin. Once we got there, we were on the organising everything. There were many 50m freestyle. and 200m breaststroke. He also achieved river and enjoyed our guide pointing out the laughs and we all became very close at the golds in the two team events; the Freestyle life surrounding us. There were so many bugs, end. It was an amazing experience with The House competition was once again a Regional Relay and the Individual Medley spiders and bats, and one boat even had a non-stop adventure and exploration, with the close affair with Major taking line honours Regional Relay. scorpion land in it! The next few days consisted added bonus of helping people who needed it. from Marsden, pushing last year’s champions of tramping, fishing and learning a lot about Peart to fourth. Finnley Ross (Year 13, Greenbank) the culture and history of the native people. Communications Prefect It was thick with life and incredibly diverse compared to anything we had experienced. Athletics Natasha Eady

Four new records were set at this year’s King’s Top athlete Natasha Eady has been selected College Athletics. Mogammad Smith (Year to represent New Zealand at the 2016 Oceania 10, St John’s) won the 200m with a time of Regional (Polynesian) Championships in 22.67s, Isa’ako Enosa (Year 11, Peart) came Papeete, Tahiti in April. first in javelin with a throw of 52.8m,Alana As a result of strong performances at the Sherman (Year 13, Taylor) ran an excellent time Classic Athletics Tour Meets, held in Hastings, of 3m 23.17s in the 1000m steeplechase, and Wanganui, Wellington and Hamilton, where Harrison Zhang (Year 13, Averill) took out the she set new personal bests in both the 100m 110m hurdles with a time of 14.78s. and 200m sprints, she has been selected for Competition for individual championships was the Senior Women’s sprint double and the tight in all grades. At Junior level three boys New Zealand Relay Squad. each won two events but James Robertson Natasha has also been training extensively (Year 9, Greenbank) took the triple to edge as a member of the New Zealand Junior Sprint Michael Sheed (Year 9, Greenbank) by just Relay Squad, which qualified for the Under-20 two points. At Intermediate level George World Junior Championships in Poland in Cory-Wright (Year 11, Greenbank) made it four July. Selection for the Worlds is still to be from four; adding triple jump to his three-track confirmed, but Natasha has high hopes her wins. Only two points separated Year 13 girls name is on the list. Natasha Eady (Taylor) and Alana Sherman, with Natasha’s four titles being the difference, She also had recent successes at the Auckland but Alana impressed with a real challenge to Senior Athletics Championship, at which finish second in the 300m hurdles. Harrison she won gold in Women’s Under-20 100m, Zhang deservedly attained the Senior title with 200m and javelin. At both the New Zealand impressive wins in the long jump and triple Nationals and the Australian Junior Athletics impressive with their Junior and Girls’ teams jump, as well as the 110m and 300m hurdles. Championships, Natasha was part of the placing first, while Peart, on 730 points, came Women’s Under-20 team winning gold in the The House competition showed the close with Girls and Seniors both taking second 4 x 100m. importance of every grade contributing their places. But in the final relay of the day, Averill share of points in the race to claim overall ran their victory lap to take the overall House A well deserved congratulations to Natasha honours. Greenbank, on 663 points, looked title for 2016 with a total of 778 points. on these amazing achievements.

22 Autumn 2016 | King’s Courier Autumn 2016 | King’s Courier 23 KING’S CULTURE KING’S CULTURE

Pacific Poet Principal Writer Pride and

Students find their poetic voice. Passion The College welcomed back Dr Selina Tusitala was more gruesome than the previous Marsh as our principal writer for Literacy mentioned scene. Kapa Haka group members give it Week, which was held from Monday, 15 to Final writer for the week, Maria Gill focused their all on stage. Friday, 19 February. During the week Dr Marsh on non-fiction writing, particularly biography. worked with students in developing a voice She talked to students about the research For the third consecutive year, King’s College Kapa Haka in their poetry. The quality of work produced process and the importance of fact checking performed in Division One at the ASB Polyfest, which was held by students was outstanding and Dr Marsh and getting what you write, right. Ms Gill’s from Wednesday, 16 to Saturday, 19 March at the Manukau commented on their marvellous creations. book ANZAC Heroes was published in March Sports Bowl in Auckland. It was truly amazing to watch students write this year. and then perform their piece in a space of More than 9,000 students from 64 schools across Auckland 40 minutes. On the Friday in the Great Hall we held the Irianna Young Yen took part in this iconic annual event, which celebrates the inaugural ‘Pop-up Poetry Slam’. This was a pride and passion of Māori and Pacific Island communities Tony Williams was also at King’s for three days. chance for students to put into action what through song, dance, speech and art with the aim to help He spoke to students about the architecture they learnt from Dr Marsh’s classroom and William Thompson (Year 12, Selwyn) students express their heritage and develop their creativity, of story, and his address was very dynamic and sessions. Twelve brave students came forward with What’s the Matamata with you? The leadership and teamwork skills. entertaining. Some students even went so far to treat the audience. The judges, Ms Bridget winning poet was Irianna Young Yen (Year 11, as to get their picture taken with Mr Williams. White, Ms Brooke Kapa and Dr Marsh, were Taylor) with her piece My Crown of Brown. Gary Cross was also at the school and he very impressed with the quality of the poems This year’s Literacy Week was a great success talked to students about writing for horror. and range of topics chosen by the young with wonderful comments received from The boys started strongly and Can the written word be as scary as visual poets. The themes ranged from food to teachers and students alike. media like The Walking Dead? The students environmental messages, identity to love. remained consistent throughout were very animated in these sessions, Our runners up were Bianca Escobar-Flaunty John Cummins their performance. regaling the class as to which horror scene (Year 13, Middlemore) with Mission of Love Library Manager

After months of hard work and commitment to a tight training schedule, the group, which grew this year from 35 to over 50 What Does ‘Muzzled Voices’ Mean? boys, took to the stage on the afternoon of Saturday, 19 March in front of a large, supportive King’s College crowd. This year’s bracket was dedicated to Old Collegian Teariki SMITH Six speakers tell their own tales. (St John’s, 2010-14) who was tragically killed in a car accident in the Cook Islands late last year. “What does ‘muzzled voices’ mean?” I thought on alcohol consumption at sporting events. to myself as I walked into the Untamed Through his words, Ali made the audience The boys started strongly and remained consistent throughout Stories event on the evening of Thursday, ponder the demonisation of the ‘wowsers’ their performance. Placing seventh overall out of 14 schools, 18 February. An ‘untamed story’ involved who put such controls in place, and left King’s received first in Mau Rakau (weaponry), second speakers delivering a short story of around everyone with some food for thought. in Kakahu (dress/uniform) and second in Kaitataki (male seven minutes in length, with no notes, special leader), which was particularly impressive given that this was Mr Wallace Chapman spoke last about the effects, music or technology. This year, six Johannes Leituala’s (Year 13, School) first ever time as leader. ‘muzzled voices’ of refugees. Mr Chapman speakers spoke about what ‘muzzled voices’ reminisced about hosting a refugee whilst “Although the overall result was not as great as last year, to meant to them, with Head Boy Samuel Milne living at home, aged 16. He talked about maintain Division One standard is very pleasing. The boys did (Year 13, Greenbank) as the MC. really well and I know they gave it their all,” says Teacher-in- how he grew to develop a table tennis rivalry Dr Selina Tusitala The first speaker of the night, Dr Selina Tusitala with the refugee, and eventually missed Charge of Kapa Haka Lincoln Savage. Marsh, spoke about her experience as a him upon his departure. A massive thanks to Lincoln for the never ending dedication Polynesian poet in the New Zealand literary Other speakers included Dr Joanne Drayton, Ultimately, the theme provided plenty and leadership that he gives to King’s College Kapa Haka, world. As this year’s principal writer, Dr Marsh author of the acclaimed The Search of scope for entertaining and interesting as well as to tutor Rihari Wilson for his continued support. had performed her poem, Unity (which was for Anne Perry; Mr Ted Dawe, author of Into stories which challenged stereotypes, Thanks are also due to all the staff, students and whānau composed for the 2016 Commonwealth Day The River, which was famously censored; surpassed expectations, and left the who supported the group. Observance celebrations) at Assembly earlier and Head Girl Kate Prebble (Year 13, audience wanting more. in the week. The boys will next compete at the 2016 Secondary Kapa Haka Middlemore) who spoke on her life as a Michael Daya-Winterbottom Nationals, taking place in Hawke’s Bay in July. Mr Ali Ikram, our Writer-in-Residence for 2015, twin, reflecting on how this removed her (Year 13, Marsden) questioned the marginalisation of non-drinking individuality and related this to the concept Cultural Prefect Kiwis and reflected on recent crackdowns of ‘muzzled voices’.

24 Autumn 2016 | King’s Courier Autumn 2016 | King’s Courier 25 KING'S FORMER STAFF KING'S FORMER STAFF

Years of Dedicated Service Jim Frood Jim Dickin A phone call out of the blue in April 1994 was get the absolute best from their educational Head of History Jim’s first experience with King’s College was recalls the 1A Championship win at Eden Park integrity and Jim’s introduction to working at King’s College. experience. The great majority of students Michael Stewart in 1992, when he came to the school from the in 2005 against Kelston Boys’ High School. is just quite Former Headmaster John Taylor required a who wholeheartedly buy into what King’s comments that United Kingdom as a Gap Tutor for a year. Asked how he felt at the time, his response simply a lovely History and Social Studies Teacher for only College offers them have left an enduring Jim’s expert subject After playing rugby in Bristol and completing was simply “pretty chuffed”. and genuine one term, commencing in May. Jim had just effect on Jim. knowledge has been a his studies in teaching, the burning desire for man. He has signed a contract to write a history textbook wonderful asset to the Jim believes you need to have a passion When Head of History Brett Clark departed New Zealand still lingered, so he returned and developed many on the old Bursary syllabus for Early Modern Department. “A caring for teaching, but also the ability to build for Christchurch in 1995, another brief taught at Te Kuiti High School and Howick programmes at England, in England, and the term of teaching and compassionate relationships with the students. These conversation and handshake with Mr Taylor College before embarking on his King’s career King’s that will would cover his airfare. A brief conversation individual, Jim was relationships have become a high point for resulted in Jim stepping into that role. His in 2004 as a Physical Education Teacher. last long after he in Mr Taylor’s office, followed by a handshake, always willing to help others and has gone the Jim, as he gets a lot of joy from past students position then changed again in 2008 when he has gone.” cemented John’s official welcome to the extra mile, time after time. He will be greatly Appointed Head of Physical Education in returning to the College to visit their former moved into Head of Scholars’ Common Room. College. However, circumstances changed; the missed by many at King’s.” 2006, Jim remained in this role till mid-2014 teachers. “One of the highlights of a teacher is Looking forward, after 12 years at King’s, Jim The job description, however, was more than teacher Jim had temporarily replaced was not when he took up the challenge of Acting when you see somebody who you’ve not seen searched for potential positions at top New just that, and Jim learnt fairly rapidly that the Jim will never forget the great sense of returning, so he was requested to stay on. Housemaster for St John’s. Over the years, for years and years, who’s left school, but has Zealand boys’ schools and landed across a responsibility for trying to secure places for humour and professional outlook of his he has also been a Pastoral Tutor for Marsden, made the time to see you. Whatever they’re Deputy Principal role at Nelson College, which Jim’s first impressions of King’s have remained students wanting to study overseas began to colleagues in the History and Social Studies Major and Averill, and a Boarding House Tutor doing, however they’re living their life, it’s he commenced this year. unchanged after 21 years. He learnt the school consume more and more of his time. Departments, and King’s staff in general; “It for Selwyn, School and St John’s. great to see they’ve moved on but that they’ve had its own unique language and vocabulary has been a rare and wonderful alchemy in my “I’ve been really lucky to be part of one of Jim is well known nationally for his long- still got a relationship or affinity with King’s.” associated with the Day and Boarding Houses, overall teaching experience”. As Head of Physical Education his involvement the best schools in New Zealand, and have standing involvement in the Auckland History which took him some time to work out. Other in sport has been remarkable, particularly with Te Pūtake Lodge Housemaster and Physical been supported and developed all the way Teachers’ Association. He has written a Jim, who intends to continue writing and observations have also stood the test of time, rugby and athletics, and his grassroots passion Education Teacher Daniel Mitchell has known through. I’m extremely grateful to all the staff large number of history and social studies publishing booklets on history and social studies, including the dedicated teachers who have for rugby has never been questioned. A coach Jim since 2003, originally teaching at Howick and students at King’s who have made my booklets currently used in New Zealand will take with him 21 years of sheer happiness a genuine concern for the students as well of the First XV on and off throughout his time College together. A teacher of King’s since time what it has been, and although I will leave schools, published through his own company from teaching at King’s, in which nothing has as a supportive administrative structure and at the College, Jim feels fortunate to have 2008, Daniel will miss Jim’s willing nature to King’s with loads of fond memories, I feel really Elizabethan Promotions. ever seemed dull or a monotonous routine. the overriding belief that the students should been part of several notable successes, and always help out any way he can; nothing is excited for the next challenge and am really when reminiscing on his favourite memories he too big of an ask. “He possesses the upmost looking forward to my time at Nelson.”

Joy Leonard

Joy joined the Biology Department at the An accomplished soprano singer, Joy brought end of 1999 and over the last 17 years, was a happy buzz to the Department when she a wonderful Technician to three Heads of went about her preparations, humming in Department as well as over a dozen staff practice for her latest choral performance. members. She was always willing to extend She was superbly organised, keeping the a helping hand, became a friend, a mentor in Department’s experimental programmes experimental work, someone to bounce ideas running as a slick operation during the course and thoughts off, and someone who could of the academic year. Her biological, chemical, laugh at lab-related mishaps and mistakes. IT and resource expertise will be greatly missed.

Few may know that Joy used to teach Science. Joy put in many extra-contractual hours caring This was one of the reasons why she so easily for the animals in the Biology Department. Joy’s most lasting legacy at King’s will however became the central pin of the daily running She would often be seen popping in over the be the Mackay Trail. From day one she played a of the Department. She knew what teachers holidays to check on our snake-neck turtles pivotal role in the establishment of the stream needed and was proactive in developing and in their terrarium, as well as Nemo and friends conservation project. In particular, the College critiquing an amazing assortment of resources in the tropical fish aquarium. She was equally is indebted to her for planning the replanting for each year level. committed to the College’s fauna, having programme, as well as for the design of the been instrumental in the development of our A professional educator, Joy maintained and beautiful signs that adorn the Environmental butterfly garden, beehives and fish surveys. kept ahead of the ever-changing technological Education Outdoor Learning Area. The school and IT developments in our field. She She brought her expertise as a professional is also most grateful to John, her husband, for monitored an array of online journals, shared horticulturalist to the Department through all his hard work helping clear the bamboo on her findings with her colleagues, and kept the establishment of our Year 9 native seed the Mackay Trail. the audio-visual side of the Department well germination unit and the Year 12 NCEA King’s wishes them both all the very best for stocked both with offline and online video/ AgHort standard in advance plant their retirement together. DVD resources. propagation techniques.

26 Autumn 2016 | King’s Courier Autumn 2016 | King’s Courier 27 EXECUTIVE UPDATE MAJOR ANNUAL PRESENTATIONS

President’s Report Old Collegian Speakers At the Headmaster’s Garden Party in January, in many conflict areas of the last 25 years. He it came as a welcome surprise to catch up with is now Head of Technology Operations for the Distinguished Old Collegian 2016 KCOCA Executive Officer Gemma Angus, ICT Service Centre, New Zealand Police. returning for her first visit to the College since The Distinguished Field, he cites as being the most ‘testing more complex. He moved to the High Court I encourage you to join us at the Northern a rather sudden departure on parental leave Old Collegian and challenging’. More recently, he was prepared for a different kind of challenge – Club on Friday, 17 June for the KCOCA Annual last September. With her baby girl Evelyn Award for 2016 appointed General Counsel to the Eden Park one involving more listening to both sides and General Meeting held just prior to the KCOCA deciding on an early arrival, it was great to will be presented Redevelopment Board prior to the Rugby less worrying about whether a key witness Distinguished Old Collegian Award Dinner. This learn that everyone in Gemma’s household is at the KCOCA World Cup and also Lead Counsel for the will turn up. year’s worthy recipient is The Honourable now doing well. Her busy schedule of events Annual Dinner, to police at the Royal Commission on the 2010 Justice Simon MOORE (Parnell, 1967-71) and As well as being prominent in the law, Simon was picked up by other Development Office Terry Gould be held on Friday, Pike River mining tragedy. we look forward to an evening of celebration is passionate about this country and considers staff, but we were all relieved when Gemma’s 17 June. The Award and acknowledgement of Simon’s extremely “Simon added international stature to his living here to be a privilege. He has an eclectic temporary replacement, Katie Milner, arrived in recognises an Old interesting career and achievements. Please CV in 2000 when the British Government range of outside interests – a follower of late January. Katie has settled in brilliantly and Collegian who has get a table together and book through our appointed him public prosecutor for Pitcairn sport, a regular at the opening of the shooting is coming to grips with the myriad of King’s I then attended the 2015 Graduation Dinner made an important website to join this wonderful event – and hear Island – a role in which he was responsible season, and an advocate for King’s and what it events, many involving KCOCA members. with over 650 people – graduates, their contribution, a great, undoubtedly humorous, address by for the prosecution and conviction of 12 island stands for. Presently, his winters are consumed parents and friends. At this fabulous evening nationally or internationally, in any field Two major coming events are the ANZAC Day our award winner. men for historic sexual offending.” following the hounds with The Pakuranga of celebration, Past-President Andrew HAYES including (but not limited to) the arts, Chapel Service and the KCOCA Annual General Hunt, which is something he has done since he Your Executive Committee continues to make (Averill, 1979-83) individually presented commerce, education, the military, public Simon also commented on the dramatic Meeting and Award Dinner. The ANZAC Day was 12, even when boarding at King’s. improved engagement with all sectors of graduating students with a special gift as service, the professions, sport, research, changes to the criminal justice system over Service, in the Memorial Chapel on Monday, 25 membership a top priority. To that end, we an acknowledgement of their entry into science and technology. 20 years, which had seen the whole process An extremely entertaining and outgoing April at 9.30am, again provides the opportunity moved to increase the visibility of KCOCA to KCOCA membership. becoming more complicated, resulting in trials personality, Simon’s address to the KCOCA for all KCOCA members to honour the This year’s recipient, The Honourable Justice our newest members, the students graduating which are becoming progressively longer and Annual Dinner guests is one not to be missed! sacrifices made over 100 years ago, and in Maintaining an up-to-date database remains Simon MOORE (Parnell, 1967-71), is a well- in 2015. I had the privilege of addressing those later times, by past students who fought in the a special focus and our successful Lost and known figure around both King’s College, attending the Leavers’ Parents’ Cocktail Great War, World War II and other conflicts of Found campaign will continue for some where he was one of four Old Collegian Evening. I thanked parents, on behalf of their the 20th Century. The speaker will be Major months. Once again I ask those who have brothers, and King’s School where he is ANZAC Day 2016 sons and daughters, for providing these young Keith MILLER (Selwyn, 1986-89), who, after not done so recently, to update your contact currently Chairman of the Board of Governors. adults with the opportunity to be part of the The KCOCA and the College are pleased that Major Keith MILLER graduating from the Royal Military Academy details – either through the website, A Past-President of The Northern Club and lifelong community of Old Collegians. (Selwyn, 1986-89) has agreed to address this year’s King’s Sandhurst, had a distinguished military career www.kcoca.co.nz or by sending a fax/email The Medico-Legal Society, he is presently the College ANZAC Day Chapel Service. At a time when ANZAC Day as explained in the Contact Us section. Deputy Master of the Pakuranga Hunt. remembrances remain particularly poignant as the ‘100-years We have just adopted a new database Before his appointment as a High Court on’ observations continue to resonate among New Zealanders, it management system which, to any website Judge, he had held the role of Auckland Crown is pertinent to have a speaker from the modern era, highly-skilled user, will not be immediately apparent, but Solicitor for over 20 years. in technologies and management systems never dreamed of 100 it will deliver some distinct advantages, years ago. His admission to the Inner Bar as a Queen’s including easier access to your personal Counsel (QC) in 2008 was significant only Born in Christchurch in 1971, Keith spent the first 10 years of his life in Singapore and Malaysia. information and the ability to personalise because the government had opened up the After King’s College he served three years in the New Zealand Army before moving to your login and password details. The system eligibility for Silk to those practising within law England in 1992. integrates with Facebook and other social firms. Until then, QCs could only be appointed King’s College vs King’s College vs media platforms, making communication Graduating from the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in 1995, Keith had a distinguished from the Independent Bar. The last Labour Sacred Heart College Auckland Grammar School between KCOCA members more seamless. military career serving operational tours in Northern Ireland (twice) as an Intelligence Officer Government changed the name of the rank There are also significant improvements to in Bosnia, Iraq (on the Staff of US General David Patraeus, Commander Multi-National from Queen’s Counsel (QC) to Senior Counsel The 196th rugby match between The 204th rugby match between event booking and payments, which should Security Transition Command Iraq) and Afghanistan (twice). Decorated by the Americans (SC); a term now familiar in Australia and King’s First XV and Sacred Heart First XV King’s First XV and Grammar First XV help with your planning and participation in with the Bronze Star, he was a member of the last British battalion to serve in Hong Kong and Canada. He was amongst the first to be KCOCA events. also in Germany on the staff of NATO Headquarters. Followed by the presentation of the Followed by the presentation of the appointed under this regime before the present Attending the Royal Military College of Science Shrivenham (Cranfield University), Keith Sean Fitzpatrick Cooper-Greenbank Cup This and other initiatives are part of your government reverted to the old regime. Committee’s commitment to ensure that completed a Masters in Advanced Information Systems in 2005. From 2010 he was -Ian Kirkpatrick Cup In the Autumn 2014 King’s Courier his legal responsible for the delivery of all serious Cyber Crime, Intelligence functions and Covert Saturday, 18 June at 2.15pm the KCOCA delivers tangible benefits to its career was summed up: Operations for the Royal Military Police. Saturday, 11 June at 2.15pm King’s College members; our intention is to build a platform Sacred Heart College that will enable this outcome now and well “His notorious cases read like the Who’s Who Retiring from the British Army in August 2013, Keith was Director International Professional beyond. Contact and engagement through the of recent criminal history – household names Services for AccessData, a US Cyber Security firm, before taking over as Head of Technology website, via Facebook, email or by attending like Centrepoint commune founder Bert Potter, Entry to each after-match function will be by ticket only, including children’s tickets. Tickets can Operations for the ICT Service Centre, New Zealand Police based in Wellington in 2015. be obtained by emailing [email protected]. events, will show that we are making good rapist Malcolm Rewa, RSA murderer William A friend and colleague says, “He has an awesome intellect and hard-working ‘can-do ethos’. progress – let’s hear from you! 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28 Autumn 2016 | King’s Courier Autumn 2016 | King’s Courier 29 ACTOR AND PRODUCER

“The dominant effect of the publication is of a contemporary New Zealand tale about a home invasion. On a deeper level it is an examination of big themes such as grief, guilt, regret, abandonment and class in New Zealand society. The publication has considerable artistic and cultural merit. It has a recognisable Right: When and contemporary New Zealand setting, and researching thoughtfully examines a number of important McLaren, Fraser issues. The publication furthermore has interviewed John Surtees, famed considerable social merit due to its thought- as the only World provoking treatment of youth suicide.” Champion on both two and four Fraser’s second feature film as producer wheels; they – McLaren – is a huge step up from the share a passion for motorcycles micro-budget reality above. Based on Bruce McLaren, a New Zealander well-known Fraser Brown and director Roger Donaldson alongside Bruce McLaren’s internationally as a racing car driver, designer Right: Orphans prototype 1968 sports car, the M6GT, at the McLaren Technology Centre & Kingdoms and inventor in the 1950s and 1960s, the idea – produced by was originally mooted over lunch by school Fraser Brown – sell-out premiere Man of many parts friend Michael GILTRAP (Selwyn, 1989-92), at Auckland Film then pitched to producer Mathew Metcalfe, Festival 2014 with the birth of second daughter Bea, Fraser who Fraser knew was into motor racing. With On leaving College, Fraser BROWN (Selwyn/Major, Below: Fraser left Waiwera in order to focus seriously on Roger Donaldson (who made the Antony Brown as 1989-92) quickly eschewed a career as snow ski producing as a career alongside acting. Hopkins starrer World’s Fastest Indian, about Archibald another speed pioneer, Burt Munro) on board Baxter in Field Moving on to produce television commercials Punishment No 1 instructor and after a couple of other false starts, as director, the feature documentary was at Flying Fish, he found his experience in funded three months later by the New Zealand business translated well into producing films. he tentatively tested the water as an actor. Now he Film Commission, Transmission Films and a big While it had detracted from his acting focus, it is finally living and breathing his dream – total Hollywood studio. had provided him with valuable skills in business “My first love will always immersion in the film, television and theatre scene. leadership, strategy, finance and management Proclaiming that “I just love the craft of acting. – essential skills for a film producer. I love being on-set or on stage”, Fraser is about be acting. It’s how I learnt to play the role of Charles ‘Smithy’ Kingsford Actor/producer/film maker – big screen/ do. That turned out to be acting. Encouraged Moving into 2016, Fraser is still intending the business and how I Smith, an early mentor of Jean Batten (played little screen/stage – Fraser’s CV is broad by the legendary Raymond Hawthorne, Fraser to work as an actor and producer while by Kate Elliot), in the two-hour tele-feature express myself creatively.” spectrum stuff, akin to reading an exciting, attended Toi Whakaari – New Zealand Drama prioritising time with his girls. With a short Jean on the life of our great aviator, made for richly-embroidered film script. Many readers School in Wellington – and what followed were term focus on building up his production Television New Zealand. may know him from brief, and not so brief, some great roles. But what particularly excited business, he is developing a slate of projects appearances in everything from Shortland him was being able to have creative input in across a range of media – collaborating with An animated feature documentary being Street (as paranoid lawyer/villain Hugo the entire process. This led him to collaborate various producers and creative talent to get released just after ANZAC Day, 25 April, Carmont), The Jaquie Brown Diaries and The with Paolo Rotondo and Gemma Gracewood in them made. sees Fraser play a World War I volunteer shearing sheds and in their own hearts. The budgets are increasing, as brands try Insider’s Guide to Happiness to more recently producing the internationally-acclaimed short George Tuck – a character who could not A film described by its writer/director Paolo youngest Mahana, 14-year-old Simeon, is desperately to connect with consumers. playing the pivotal lead in Field Punishment film,Dead Letters. be more different from pacifist Archie Baxter Rotondo as a “drama about how adults need troubled by the rivalry and begins to unravel Consumers, on the other hand, are saturated No 1 – the challenging tele-film screened in but, says Fraser, “both incredibly brave men After a short stint in Los Angeles, where he kids as much as kids need adults”, Orphans & the truth behind the longstanding feud. with content and yet still desperate for GREAT April 2014, which was based on World War I with different relationships to war. I feel very reconnected with old school friend and fellow Kingdoms is Fraser’s first feature as producer. content. I’d like to think I’m in the ‘great conscientious objector Archie Baxter. But on honoured and lucky to have been chosen In addition to a slate of film and television actor Jonathan (Jonno) ROBERTS (Selwyn, The low-budget film, shot on Waiheke in 2013, content’ business.” discussing his current projects, many of which to bring these two guys to the screen.” projects, Fraser continues to produce 1992-98) he returned home in 2006 with is appearing in cinemas mid-April (book at are coming to fruition early in 2016, we will be commercial content. “As a producer, I’m very Last year Fraser was one of six storytellers partner Sally to have their first daughter Lola. helptheorphans.org) after a sell-out world In another current release, Fraser takes hearing his name a lot more. interested in the intersection of commercial who spoke for 10 minutes on the theme Needing some financial stability, he put his première at the 2014 Auckland Film Festival, the role of McKenzie in the much anticipated production work (TVC’s and Branded Content) ‘Turning Points’ – an evening event scheduled Realising quite quickly that he did not have degree to good use doing contract brand work and being awarded Best Film at the Anchorage New Zealand filmMahana – directed by and Film/TV (traditionally referred to as as part of the College’s Literacy Week. Talking the legs to make it as a ski racer, he followed for his father, John ST C BROWN (Marsden, International Film Festival in Alaska, in 2015. internationally-acclaimed director Lee ‘longform content’). enthusiastically, he encouraged everyone to his friends to Otago, doing a Bachelor of 1959-63) and his companies at Waiwera. It follows three teens on the run who break into Tamahori of Once Were Warriors fame. think creatively and act on their passions. As Commerce in Marketing and Finance. He Together they built the award-winning a Waiheke Island holiday home to hide out. The Set in 1960s rural New Zealand, the film “As the internet drives rapid changes in the an accomplished actor and producer of note, recalls that failing to get the job he applied premium water brand, the one standing out homeowner arrives, followed by the police. is an evocative family drama based on Witi media landscape, ‘length’ and ‘medium’ are Fraser is certainly walking the talk. for as analyst at JP Morgan on Wall Street was on shelves through its distinctive, historically- Current King’s student Findlay McLachlan Ihimaera’s novel Bulibasha. Two Māori becoming redundant terms. The 30-second “the best thing that ever happened” to him – referenced, green glass bottle design. The (Year 11, Marsden) plays Scotty, the son of the sheep-shearing families, the Mahanas and commercial is in its death throes and yet Kirsty Beckett it made him reflect on what he really wanted to company was eventually sold in 2010 and homeowner. The chief censor sums it up well: the Poatas, battle for supremacy in the brands are spending more, and marketing

30 Autumn 2016 | King’s Courier Autumn 2016 | King’s Courier 31 NATIONAL RECOGNITION NATIONAL RECOGNITION

Old Collegians earn high honour

Created Companion of the New Zealand Order of On giving up competitive rowing, Peter An impressive record as a prominent coached the College First VIII from 1968 Merit for services to business and philanthropy, Peter to 1972 and looks back on that involvement surgeon and trauma specialist, with as one of the most satisfying things he has Hanbury MASFEN CNZM (Marsden/Major, 1955-59) done. Today his interests in rowing are of the extensive national and international claims rowing at the highest level has helped drive philanthropic kind, helping fund a men’s and experience, has seen Dr Ian Donald women’s eight for last year’s World Rowing his determination to succeed in business and in life. Championships and the Olympic Games in Rio. Shepherd CIVIL CNZM (Parnell, 1966-70) He explains: “For me rowing provided the created a Companion of the New Zealand Many will know Peter Masfen as former global wine map – and the current opportunity to excel at something”. It was Chairman of Montana Wines. After three international recognition of Marlborough. a niche that he readily acknowledges has Order of Merit for services to health. decades on the Board (20 years as Chairman), But Montana aside, Peter is a legendary figure underpinned the success in his working life. he helped build Montana Wines into New Previously he was appointed Member of and often heard name in King’s College (and Zealand’s largest wine producer, exporter However, Peter’s relationship with King’s goes King’s School) circles. He attributes his time the Order of the British Empire (Military). and vineyard owner – eventually it became a beyond rowing. He has been a long serving spent rowing at King’s, and then representing Above: Dr Ian Civil addresses the fellows at the Royal Australasian prime takeover target. In a hotly-contested trustee of both King’s College and King’s College of Surgeons convocation in Adelaide New Zealand at the Tokyo Olympics in 1964 Ian graduated in 1976 from the University In 2012 Ian was appointed Clinical sale, Montana was bought by London-based School and, together with Joanna, gave the and World Championships in 1966, as helping of Auckland, School of Medicine. After initial Leader of a new Major Trauma Below: An annual Thai College of Surgeons meeting coincided with Allied Domecq in 2001, now part of French Rolf Porter Fitness Centre to the College. He the King of Thailand’s 84th birthday. The Australasian College of provide the drive and discipline to succeed in surgical training in Auckland, where he National Clinical Network – a joint giant Pernod Ricard, and his achievement in was also a key driver in the $13 million Capital Surgeons presented a gift which was received on the King’s behalf business and in life. completed his general surgical fellowship in initiative between ACC and the by Princess Sirindhorn obtaining an equal price for all shareholders Fundraising Campaign, ‘Mind, Body and Soul’, which raised funds for the Design Technology 1983, he worked in the United States – first as a Ministry of Health, aiming to he cites as one of the highlights of his career. His experience of rowing mostly in crews vascular surgery fellow at the Cleveland Clinic ensure the very best level of care reinforced his natural team player instincts and Centre and the Chapel Close. Peter’s preparedness to listen to Montana’s and then as a trauma fellow in the Southern is provided consistently across has stood him in good stead in business where winemakers about the virtues of Sauvignon Always a strong advocate for New Zealand New Jersey Regional Trauma Center in Camden. New Zealand to severely injured quite a few of his interests have been in various business, he was a member of the Business people. After two years in Blanc has contributed strongly to putting Returning to New Zealand in 1987, Ian took up forms of partnerships. Roundtable through the 1990s, a Board operation, then Minister of Health that grape, and this country, on the a military appointment with the Royal NZ Army member of the Auckland Chamber of Tony Ryall, acknowledging trauma Undoubtedly his time rowing at college under and commanded the first New Zealand Army Commerce and a New Zealand representative as the leading cause of death in coach Rolf PORTER (Town, 1923-26) has Medical Team during the first Gulf War. At the to the APEC Business Advisory Council. Today, most developed countries, praised been a major influence in his life. The latter’s same time, he was an Honorary Senior as Chairman of Masfen Holdings Limited the progress made by the mentoring and introduction to Sir William Lecturer in Trauma and Military Surgery with group of companies, he has invested widely Network, and commented on the Stevenson, culminated in Peter going on to win the University of Auckland. Today, as Professor in local business, equities and property. While increased level of collaboration a number of national titles, including a double of Surgery, he has maintained his university he has pared back his directorships of public and inputs from key stakeholders. sculling championship title with fellow Old companies, including a 14-year stint as a Non- connection and focus on the initial Collegian Murray MACDONALD (School, 1954- Executive Director for Melbourne-based AXA management of the injured patient, with Last year, on being promoted to 59). Then, while studying accounting, he was Asia Pacific, he remains Chairman of Property research and clinical activities relating to professor, Ian gave his inaugural Asked if he envisaged this career path when offered a clerical role at Porter Wigglesworth for Industry, a specialist investor in industrial trauma systems and patient care. He also lecture talking about trauma care in the 1980s at school, Ian, who came from a family of and Grayburn, whose clients included a property, and a Director of Mt Linton Station practises as a general and vascular surgeon and the current situation. In his preface he teachers and farmers, responded: “Definitely Above: Peter Masfen CNZM number of sporting bodies. He stayed there Limited and Greymouth Petroleum. at Auckland City Hospital, where he has been says: “In the 1980s the incidence of road traffic not. Even going into medicine was just an for 22 years, taking over the directorship of the Director of Trauma Services since 1992 related injury was high and other mechanisms opportunity I sought because a number of my Below: Murray Macdonald, bow, and Peter Masfen, Having made significant donations to stroke – Double Scull Champions, New Zealand Montana on Porter’s death. and, more recently, Director of Surgery. of trauma were similarly common. Injury friends were doing it. I had no burning desire Rowing Championships, 1961 many charities and sporting bodies, including treatment was provided in the absence of an Their association also led to Peter marrying Service on international trauma organisations to do medicine as a high school student.” As the foundation gift to the current Auckland overarching trauma system by clinicians Porter’s daughter Joanna – twin sister of John has included being President of the Association for specialising in trauma, he says it was a Cathedral project, this humble and generous without a structured approach to care. In 2015 PORTER (School, 1955-59) – a registered nurse for the Advancement of Automotive Medicine response to the challenge of being competent man is thoroughly deserving of his New the road traffic fatality rates are a quarter of with a keen interest in the arts and gardening. (AAAM) in 1990, and President of the in an area most consider challenging. Year Honour. Close colleagues have what they were in 1985 and the mortality from They have three married children Rolf International Association for the Surgery of commented on his fierce loyalty and modesty; major trauma less than half of previous rates.” “Determination,” he says, “is the quality young (Marsden, 1984-88), Anatole (Marsden, 1982- one sums the man up: “Peter displays the Trauma and Intensive Care (IATSIC) from 2007 people need if they are to follow a similar 86) and Eugenie, and seven grandchildren, attributes of a champion sportsman – stamina to 2009. Ian is particularly proud of being Among his many achievements, Ian is a career path – one that really needs to be including Nathaniel Masfen-Yan (Year 9, and determination to succeed. His range of elected in 2010 as President of the Royal champion of the checklist. As Auckland City carved out by the individual.” Not surprisingly, Greenbank). The family spends an increasing interests in business and life generally are Australasian College of Surgeons for a Hospital’s Director of Surgery, he is accustomed this is also a quality most often seen in those amount of time in the Bay of Islands where widespread and often marked by two-year term – then only the seventh New to reading reports on near misses in the who have distinguished themselves in their they have recently built a new family home. extraordinary success.” Zealand surgeon out of 44 College Presidents operating theatre. As the Clinical Leader for chosen field and gone on to be recognised The project included the establishment of a to achieve this honour. His work with the Safe Surgery (New Zealand) element of by national honours. large predator-proofed native bush which is Kirsty Beckett organisations and professional societies is the Health Quality and Safety Commission, Kirsty Beckett now home to many kiwi and weka. Footnote: The first Masfen at King’s was Peter’s legion – along with editorships and a 20-year he has been integral to a process which has uncle, Guy Hanbury MASFEN (1908-10). involvement with the Order of St John. seen the surgical safety checklist mandated in all New Zealand hospitals.

32 Autumn 2016 | King’s Courier Autumn 2016 | King’s Courier 33 RECENT EVENTS INVESTING IN THE FUTURE

Left: Thegan Ladefoged, Sarina Pearson, Annabel Cave, Zelda Ladefoged and Passionate supporters Annual President Terry Gould The Floreat Semper Fellowship Autumn well-received musical item by cellist Vincent • New award to Zelda Ladefoged Luncheon on Wednesday, 16 March again drew Chen (Year 12, Major) followed. (Year 12, Taylor) strong support across a wide range of eligible As tradition dictates the Annual General golf match members, reinforcing just how much both the KCOCA GIBBONS AWARD Meeting which followed was a very smooth, College, and the friendships built there, mean On blustery Tuesday, 16 February, at Royal rapid event. Previous minutes were confirmed • New award to Izabella Presling-Cook* to these generations. Auckland, King’s took home The ‘Old Rivals’ and both the President’s report and financial (Year 13, Middlemore) Golf Trophy for the third time in a row at The Chapel Service, on a great late Spring statements approved. Speaking to his report, the annual King’s College Old Collegians KCOCA CHAPEL MUSIC BURSARIES morning, was highly valued by all. Welcomed the President commented on the on going vs Auckland Grammar School Old Boys by Reverend Warner Wilder, the members review of alternative venues, the revised • Continuation of award to Hye Song-Goo competition, which has been held 53 times. were in good voice before the lesson was read timing of the Spring Luncheon to allow for (Year 13, Taylor) by President Peter WILSON ONZM (School, prefects to attend, and the addition of two Both 14-man teams were a blend of • New award to Emily Joe 1952-56). A challenging address by Reverend new Committee members – Robert FISHER experience and youth, and Grammar were (Year 13, Middlemore) Gareth Walters extolled the virtues of taking (Selwyn, 1957-61) and Bruce CHAMBERS again to come second by the narrowest of KCOCA Bursaries 2016 time out to stop, to experience solitude and (Marsden, 1949-53). They joined returning margins with just one or two crucial putts Just prior to the Headmaster’s Garden Party, the areas in which they excel, but also to get KCOCA LV BRUCE SCHOLARSHIP to observe. members Robin BECKETT (Marsden/Major, being the difference on the day. the annual meeting with Bursary Holders involved in new endeavours, in activities that • Continuation of award to Charles Cave 1955-59), Andrew CHONG (St John’s, 1952- supported by KCOCA was held in the Staff otherwise they might not have had but for the (Year 10, Selwyn) Moving to the Old Collegians’ Pavilion, the In the battle of the ex-Black Caps Mark 56), Tom SINCLAIR (Peart, 1958-62), Garth Dining Room. President Terry Gould and opportunity to do so at King’s. President welcomed the guests including Greatbach edged King’s captain James • New award to Richard Hickson* WILLIAMS (Marsden, 1955-59) and Immediate Past-President Andrew Hayes were present Board Chairman Ross GREEN (Selwyn, 1968- Marshall, while the Grammar captain, Mark As the largest single item of annual Association (Year 9, St John's) Past-President John MATTHEWS (School, together with Headmaster Michael Leach and 72), incoming College Headmaster Simon Sargent, went down 2/1 to Andrew Donald. expenditure, this year about $125,000, the 1949-53). incoming Headmaster Simon Lamb, and most KCOCA TAYLOR BURSARY Lamb and Deputy Headmaster John Payne. progress and well being of the recipients is In the individual competitions, the Best of the parents of the students. After an introduction by the Chairman, Simon After Grace, said by Tom Sinclair, the College watched closely by the Executive and their • Continuation of award to Alana Sherman Stableford and the Grant Hargrave Cup outlined his background and experiences, and catering team once again treated guests to a The event is a great opportunity for the success is a source of pride to all Old Collegians. (Year 13, Taylor) were won by Peter Ellis and the Longest his enthusiasm for his new role at King’s. fine meal. families of Bursary students to meet one • New award to Cory Dickson (Year 9, Averill) Drive by Simon Higgs. Speaking on behalf of the Bursary Holders, another and for the first-time encounter The President welcomed several current Guest speaker John Payne gave an insightful Deputy Head Prefect Hye-Song Goo (Year 13, • New award to Annabel Cave (Year 12, Taylor) the KCOCA in person. The President spoke College prefects to the lunch and invited introduction to his family background, Taylor) thanked the KCOCA for this amazing about the purpose of the KCOCA, its strong Award recipients marked * have a parent them to introduce themselves; a move very peripatetic lifestyle over many years, teaching support, emphasised its importance and commitment to, and support for, the College who is an Old Collegian. enthusiastically applauded. An extremely experiences and the sense of community he reinforced what a difference it makes. had gained by being at King’s. and the lifelong link to the King’s community The basis of the programme is that: which membership of the Association offers. The recipients for 2016 are: To conclude the formal side of the events Up to 4.5 percent a year of the KCOCA funds John Matthews offered some very well- The KCOCA Bursary programme represents KCOCA BURSARY held with the Foundation will be available to chosen words, drawing attention to the an enormous commitment by the Association • Continuation of award to Hamish Winstone* the College to allocate KCOCA Bursaries to history of King’s before proposing the to the College and to a group of students (Year 13, Selwyn) individual recipient students, and the intention who benefit significantly. The underlying over time is to grow this fund. Toast to the College. The trophy is made from a 1920s Grammar desk • Continuation of award to Milan Urlich* principle of the programme is to help make it (Year 12, Peart) possible for those who might not otherwise The College will use KCOCA Bursaries for the be able to do so, to attend King’s. There is • Confirmation of award toLachlan Dixon* children and grandchildren of Old Collegians great competition for these awards, which are (Year 11, Greenbank) wherever possible.

Left: Deputy Headmaster John Payne designed to enable exceptional young men • Continuation of award to Thomas Clarkson* The College will seek recipients who would not addresses the guests and women of talent to experience, benefit (Year 10, Major) otherwise be able to attend the College. from, and add to, College life. Below: Another successful gathering • New award to Aidan Fraser (Year 9, Averill) The College will seek recipients who are good The students are encouraged to make the • New award to Kalpesh Morar all-rounders with a preference for those who utmost of their time at King’s. Not only in (Year 12, Selwyn) excel in a particular area. The winning KCOCA team from left: Jock McLEAN (Marsden, 1961-63), Sang CHO (Peart, 2000-01), Simon WOOLLAMS (Marsden, 1990-94), Grant HARGRAVE (School, 1963-67), Campbell CORMACK (Parnell, 1989-93), Peter ELLIS (Marsden, 1949-53), Michael BEECH (Major, 1991-93), James MARSHALL (Peart, 1996-97), Andrew DONALD (Marsden, 1964-68), Jamie STOREY (St John’s, 1991-95), Bruce MELLOR (School, 1962-66), Timothy SUNDBERG (Marsden, 1994-98) and Simon HIGGS (School, 1993-97)

Lachlan Dixon and Jodie Dixon Incoming Headmaster Simon Lamb with Hye-Song Goo, left, Aiden Fraser and Kevin Fraser and Emily Joe

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Friendship, learning, (asking: How?) with theological truth (asking: the Rugby World Cup closely. I played until line, working, resting and reflecting I have faith and poignant Why?), and keep that dialogue going. I was 29, when I was the Anglican priest in come to see I meet God everywhere, or I never Pakuranga. meet him – and this means that a relationship Through management and trade union training with my Maker impels me to go searching for in my decade in industrial mission in the United My wife Pat and I deeply felt that this tour truth and costly love in all of life’s memories Kingdom and New Zealand, I began to: should never have taken place. A lot of politics circumstances. And, I have come to see that was also involved, both here and South Africa. In October last year, Bishop Bruce GILBERD • Bill Haley and the Comets, and Rock and • Manage myself and my time better, and deal justice is the public face of love. CNZM (School, 1951-55), then recently Roll arrived in New Zealand – fun! with conflict So we joined the protest movement all that When I completed my three-year chaplaincy at announced Old Boy of the Year at King’s winter of discontent throughout our beloved • Strong Anglican Church youth groups • Learn how to lead within a group, an King’s School in 2000, I gathered together 40 School, addressed an assembly at the College land. There were extended family hurts and were everywhere institution, a diocese of my thoughts and learnings and discussed as below. Bruce and Pat enjoying a walk on the beach dislocations – now healed. The next year • Post-war food rationing was fading out • Set life aims – I still run a seminar on this them with Year 8 classes. Here are five of them: (1982), I had an inspiring 40-minutes alone Thank you Headmaster for inviting me to All this, I reluctantly say, I have learnt in • I was second prefect in my House • See God’s presence watermarked in all of life, with Bishop Desmond Tutu in Johannesburg. • Every living person has a sacred secret speak. Greetings to all staff and students. and all of every life, and what that means for retrospect. In the early 1950s we led an • I was in the 2nd XV He told me of the immense lift the opposition centre. We need to care for this core of our When I was a student here from 1951 to 1955 insulated life at King’s, hardly aware of our public life, for society to that tour gave black South Africans as they lives where God dwells. • I was Laertes in Hamlet, but it equalled out what was happening in Auckland and the nation? local and wider social context. I commend you • Through 50 years of marriage, and journeyed towards democracy. So, while chips as we killed each other • Whatever we do, however big a hole we all that the opposite is true today. parenting, I am learning to tailor love to fell from the stand we took, the post we and • There was the waterfront dispute – the dig for ourselves, there is always a way up • I was reserve for the tennis team each person’s uniqueness thousands of others put in the ground, was a biggest industrial confrontation in More positively, I was given three great gifts and forward. • I lost my boxing bout against Mount Albert small contribution to long-term just outcomes. New Zealand history here, which built on my eight years at King’s Then, I hope with an open heart and mind, • The school, the church, the institution, the Grammar School – second again! Perhaps the French philosopher and School. These gifts, which have stayed with I drew in learnings from other faiths and business, the nation that lives only for itself • ANZUS was signed theologian, Peguy, had it right: “Everything me for the 65 years since I left and went to • I was in Upper B, and got a B Bursary cultures, and also began to understand how will die by itself. • Capital punishment was abolished in 1955 begins in mysticism and ends in politics”. do a science degree at the University of • I was not Battalion Commander, but society works, and how power can be used • Tears can turn into wellsprings. Let your • Ngati Whatua people were systematically Auckland, are: a Company Commander for good or ill, for only self-interest or for SECOND: For the last 14 years, myself and hurts and the hurts of others release your evicted from their last remaining land the common good. Part of that is asking • Lifelong friends – we still meet regularly So, I was mostly second, but I do think I gave it others have led opposition to a marina being compassion – not least for the 260,000 at Orakei honed questions. my all! built in iconic Paku Bay at Tairua on the New Zealand children who do not get a • The Upper House of Parliament • A strengthening of my Christian faith and Importantly, and increasingly, I am learning Coromandel Peninsula. We have had some good start in life. was abolished values – that is still happening Alongside friendship, learning and faith, there that from time to time you have to put a stake success, over six hearings, in reducing the size • Authentic Christian worship disinfects our • A love of learning of many kinds – that are some poignant memories: • Sir Edmund Hillary climbed Everest, in the ground, a puriri corner post, and live but a partially built marina is now in place. We egos, connects us to God, and faces us out still persists Queen Elizabeth II was crowned and came • Diocesan girls arriving by bus in the winter with the chips that fall – the outcomes. You continue to insist that the developers, Tairua into the world. to New Zealand On recent reflection, I realise I often came term for dancing class may recall the inspirational utterance of Martin Marine Limited, fulfil their promises and So, over the years, with a firm centre and second during my years here at King’s! Luther initiating the German Reformation in comply with the consent conditions the Court • Sunday summer Evensongs – the light flexible edge – with open hearts and minds – 1517: “Here I stand – I can do no other”. ordered. If present negotiations fall over there coming in through the Chapel windows, and we all learn to be and do many things, and we I offer you two real examples in my life, past will have been a seventh hearing in March. the New Testament being read with power do this best, I suggest, if we switch everything and present. Background and insight by Headmaster Greenbank We seek to play the ball and not the man. Not off and have 15 minutes of waiting silence, of Born in 1938 in Whangarei, father a doctor and mother a • My 2nd XV team challenging and beating the so the developer, who has issued trespass uninterrupted solitude each day. Just wait. FIRST: In 1981 a racially selected Springbok nurse, with three older sisters, Bruce grew up in Auckland. First XV – we still talk about it! notices to myself and others, not to buy petrol See what emerges – perhaps an insight, a rugby team toured New Zealand. Left King’s College intending to be a teacher or priest but • Sensing a call to ordained ministry sitting at the local garage he owns – all because we clarification, a decision. after doing a BSc at Auckland University, he attended St. I have loved rugby all my life, and am following legally and democratically put alternative in the Chapel alone Sometimes in this space we may ask: John’s Theological College (1960-1962) and kept studying views before the • Moments of awareness and disclosure many years after. Married to Pat, a teacher, then counsellor, Councils and Court. • What am I discovering at the moment about in the classroom they have three adult children and three grandchildren. This has had media myself/others/my hopes/life? • The affirmation and friendship of exposure. So – more 1962-1968 served as Curate in various Auckland parishes • What matters most for me? What am I some teachers chips off the puriri before becoming Vicar of Avondale for three years. Speaking, in clerical attire: “This is receiving/offering? corner post. what I think – what do you think?” Now I turn to focus on some of the learnings • How can I pursue a deepening relationship 1971-1973 served in the Teesside Industrial Mission, UK, then triggered here and built on over the last 60 Over the years, with my Creator and Redeemer – the One became Director of Churches’ Industrial Mission Wellington Region for six years. years. I am still learning. starting here at beyond us, amongst us and within us all? 1980-1985 served as Director of Theological Education by Extension NZ Anglican King’s, through study, How to relate to the Tangata Whenua of this Such a daily time of uninterrupted silence and Church before being appointed Bishop of Auckland 1985-1994; further Parish work conversation, land – anywhere, but especially at Hui, Tangi, solitude is perhaps the most important thing before the Chaplaincy at King’s School from 1997–2000. listening, reading, education, worship and other marae events. we can do. It will lead us into what really relating, travelling, 2002 created Companion of the New Zealand of Merit. This is a great privilege and ongoing journey. matters for our lives. I commend it to you. Effort, humour, respect and humility are struggling, praying, Today living an active life in Tairua, he remains occupied in the community and church, prerequisites I find. failing, persisting, King’s College: thank you for giving me a flying mentoring, writing and reading, also playing golf and fishing, travelling and enjoying putting myself on the start. Thank you all for listening patiently. family and friends. Then, having a science background, it is A good catch from a day out on Checking out photos of important to me to blend scientific method the Pacific Ocean earlier years

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Keeping it in the families

Take a four generation legal dynasty dating back Current partners with Peter Spring at Keegan Alexander include Andrew BARRETT (Peart, The KCOCA Executive invites you to attend the 90 years, overlay with a well-known Auckland legal 1969-73) and Frank ROSE (St John’s, 1974-78). Annual Reunion Dinner practice established just after World War II, blend Andrew Barrett, a senior lawyer with over with some multi-generational King’s College families; 30 years’ experience, has been with Keegan Together with the presentation of the Alexander since 1985. He has extensive and there is a complex story. knowledge and experience in all aspects of 2016 Distinguished property law and, in particular, acts for a Branch Dinners The patriarch of the Spring legal family, Kyoto, Japan, is admitted both in New Zealand number of significant landowners, developers Old Collegian Award and investors. Branch Dinners are a great way to catch up with old King’s William John Spring, was admitted to the Bar and as a legal practitioner for the Supreme to The Honourable Justice Simon Moore (Parnell, 1967-71) College friends and make some new ones in your region! in 1926, practised in Auckland and had three Court of New South Wales. Building on his After three years as a Crown Prosecutor in children – Ronald Kennedy Spring, Barrie LLM, specialising in international trade law and to be held on Friday, 17 June, 7.00pm Auckland, Frank Rose was at Kensington Waikato Branch Dinner Thursday, 16 June Charles Spring and Gwenda Joy Elliffe. antimonopoly regulation, he pursued primarily Swan for 10 years (six as a partner) before at the Northern Club, Auckland an international legal career focusing on Northland Branch Dinner Thursday, 1 September Ronald Spring’s son William John Spring has joining Keegan Alexander as a partner in 1998. Japanese related matters for multinational law Bay of Plenty Branch Dinner Thursday, 27 October been a sole legal practitioner in Takapuna for Frank acts on behalf of a number of local firms in Asia and the Middle East. and international insurance companies and Taupo Branch Dinner Thursday, 17 November 30 years and is currently a council member of the Auckland District Law Society. Legal highlights included secondment to underwriting agencies, in particular in the Franklin Branch Dinner Thursday, 24 November establish a legal office for a boutique United claims area. Barrie Spring practised in Whangarei until Kingdom oil and gas law firm in Baku, If you are interested in helping organise any of these dinners, 1966, became Chief Justice of Western Samoa Frank is the third in a four-generation King’s Azerbaijan and partnership appointment please contact Interim KCOCA Liaison Katie Milner by phone: until 1972, and, while a partner in Chapman family that began with his great grandfather for a major United Kingdom law firm to head Tripp until his death in 1983, was also a judge Frank ROSE (1900-02). Frank has maintained 09 276 0635 or email: [email protected]. its Tashkent office in Uzbekistan. Returning on the Fiji Court of Appeal. the tradition and his son, Harry (Year 13, to New Zealand in 2002, he has pursued Marsden), is now the fourth generation at Barrie’s two sons – Peter John Kennedy property investment and development in the College. SPRING (Peart, 1973-77) and Andrew Charles the South Island. SPRING (Peart, 1978-82) were both admitted A wonderful mix of commitment to the law for The third of the patriarch’s children, Gwenda to the Bar. over 90 years and loyalty to King’s spanning Joy Elliffe, had three children; Annemarie in one case over 100 years – quite an ancestral Peter is married to Christine Anne Greiner, Millar, Scott Macfarlane ELLIFFE (Major, 1972- labyrinth and there are still further connections herself a barrister and solicitor and the 76) and Craig Macfarlane ELLIFFE (St John’s, that could be pursued. Join us at our granddaughter of a New Plymouth lawyer. 1974-78). Their two sons, Julian John Kennedy SPRING Robin BECKETT (Marsden/Major, 1955-59) Craig, a graduate of Auckland and Cambridge Save the Date for Your (Peart, 2004-08) and Hartley David Barrie Universities, began at Russell McVeagh SPRING (Peart, 2006-10), are both currently Year Group Reunion 2016 ANZAC Mackenzie Bartleet where Peter Spring was with Minter Ellison. also a Staff Solicitor. For nine years he was a The 2016 Decade Year Reunions are for those in a year group Day Service Peter Spring, who was previously a Senior Tax Partner at Chapman Tripp Sheffield Young whose Year 9 (Form 3) year ended in a 6, such as 1956 or 1986 Solicitor at Chapman Tripp and is currently the where his uncle Barrie Spring had previously and whose Year 13 (Form 7) ended in a 0, such as 1990. Senior Litigation Partner at Keegan Alexander, been Senior Partner. Craig is currently Professor of Law, in the Law Faculty, University This is your year group irrespective of when you started at has been retained by international clients to Monday, 25 April, 9.30am of Auckland and is co-editing a book on capital King’s, even if, for example, your fi rst year at the College was as supervise the conduct of litigation in Hong gains tax, with Hartley Spring as his research a boy in Year 10 or as a girl in Year 12. King’s College Chapel Kong, Thailand, Australia and European Union countries. He argued the first case in the New assistant for the project. The dates for the remainder of the 2016 Year Group Reunions All are welcome to attend. Zealand Supreme Court and currently acts in are as follows: the Dotcom extradition litigation for two of the Originally known as defendants who were previously represented Keegan Alexander, 30 Year On Reunion: Class of 1986 to 1990 Top Right: Frank Rose, Friday, 28 October by Paul DAVISON QC (Marsden, 1965-69) – the practice was Peter Spring and now The Honourable Justice Davison – father founded by Clifton Andrew Barrett 60 Year On Reunion: Class of 1956 to 1960 of Jonathan (Marsden, 1994-99) and Thomas KEEGAN (1917-20), Right: Professor Friday, 9 and Saturday, 10 September (Marsden, 1999-2003). father of Lewis KEEGAN Craig Elliffe, Andrew (School, 1949-53). Spring, Julian Spring, In representing the Dotcom defendants, Peter Peter Spring and Bill If you are interested in either of these reunions, or uncertain as Later John TEDCASTLE briefed barrister Guyon FOLEY (Major, 1977-81) Spring at admission to whether it is your year for a reunion, please contact KCOCA (Marsden, 1947-51) was to Julian's Bar to assist the defence. Executive Offi cer Jasmine Kovach, by phone09 951 9794 or by a partner in Keegan First appeared Law e-mail: [email protected] Andrew Spring, who has law degrees from Alexander Tedcastle News, Issue 12, 2015, published by ADLSI – the University of Auckland and University of & Friedlander. photo: Sean McCabe

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based on revenue-share. These were (St John’s, 2000-04), Ross STEPHEN (Peart, which contrasted with the American live-to- important to establishing new routes and 2000-04), Jack NICOL (Major, 2000-04) and work ethos may have its merits. markets. Similarly, Angus Norton spoke about Matthew COLLIS (Peart, 1997-2001). Travis said everyone came away with a deep how Xero is using partnerships to address A special highlight was meeting Annabel appreciation for what New Zealand has to risks. The biggest risk is Xero customers Langbein and husband Ted HEWETSON offer, with many students saying the trip had outgrowing the product as their own (Selwyn, 1974-78) at their lakeside ranch and exceeded their expectations in terms of the businesses scale. Being flexible and continually garden on the shores of Lake Wanaka – the site calibre of speakers and the cultural evaluating the strategic fit of all partnerships is of Annabel’s television show. What was experiences. Acknowledging his appreciation key to continued success. supposed to be a 90-minute meeting turned of all the business leaders for hosting them “We were fortunate to experience first-hand into a five-hour student-led strategy session during their visit, he says it is highly likely there the New Zealand summer and unparalleled focused on Annabel’s efforts on breaking into will be further global study tours to New lifestyle. The flip side of this can be a level of the United States market. Zealand from Stanford in the future. complacency with success, restricting the Travis’s co-leader, Peter Marler, wrote in his As for Travis, who is in his final year of the pursuit of excellence. Companies spoke about executive summary: “Her freshly made two-year MBA programme, what are his plans strategies to maintain hard-charging growth, “The geographical flatbreads and grilled salmon were integral after graduating in June? “I have been working including ensuring that everyone in a company The group lunched with Sir Graham Henry at Cable Bay, Waiheke Island to the creative process”. on a start-up in the fitness space while at challenges of New Zealand buys-in to the long-term vision of enabling the school, building a two-sided marketplace to small business economy to thrive. In the closing reflections about the trip, have made the people connect consumers with fitness instructors for Peter reports that the students identified “We also asked Prime Minister John Key about group workouts. My co-founder and I have Students respond to both self-sufficient and three key takeaways. First, international New Zealand transitioning to an innovation decided we won’t be continuing the company partnerships are essential for New Zealand resourceful, two crucial economy. He said the Government’s free immediately out of school, so I am planning to business to thrive. “This was a common market policy is not the only thing that’s return to Deloitte Consulting in their Strategy Kiwi can-do mentality attributes of any successful theme,” he said, “in conversations with both important, it is also key to encourage New and Operations group for the next two years. large and small businesses.” A study trip to New Zealand from Stanford • How are New Zealand multinationals entrepreneur. No one is Zealand citizens to stay outwardly focused. After that I’ll leave my options open, but longer was more than just showing a group of MBA leveraging a uniquely Kiwi brand to better suited to wear all the As New Zealand companies continue to assert Secondly, he noted, the Kiwi attitude to work term I definitely want to get back to New students how New Zealand punches above differentiate themselves globally? themselves on the world stage, it’s critical to is vastly different from that in the United Zealand (five to ten year time-frame), so the its weight. It gave them first-hand experience • How are New Zealand entrepreneurs hats that a founder must define what success looks like.” States. Kiwis value being generalists and trip was fantastic in terms of starting to build of our culture, unique environment and ka pai having skills across many different disciplines. some professional connections.” launching and scaling in international markets? wear to scale a business But it was not all work. When you scan the Kiwi hospitality. The United States approach focuses more comprehensive, and exhaustive, itinerary there Kirsty Beckett Utilising his contacts, many of whom were Old than a Kiwi.” heavily on specialisation. When many of us were attending cocktail Collegians, Travis, who is currently in his final was plenty of free time in places like parties and shopping till we dropped, year of an MBA at Stanford, organised AUSTIN ANDRUS Queenstown, group dinners (including Cable Finally, the students were struck by New Christmas week saw Old Collegian and former presentations and fireside chats with the likes Bay winery), pōwhiri with Ngati Whatua, a visit Zealanders’ perspective on the meaning of Head of School Travis LEHMAN (Selwyn, of Sir Graham Henry, Prime Minister John Key, to Zealandia sanctuary in Wellington. social success. Early on they were informed of the 2000-04) winding up his eight-day study the team at Weta, Hugh FLETCHER (School, drinks with Old Collegians including Nick Kiwi ‘complacency with success’ paradigm. tour visiting several high-flying companies 1961-65) – prominent businessman and former BRITTAIN (Marsden, 2000-04), Alex DAWSON While initially this was seen as flawed thinking, and meeting some of the country’s most (Middlemore, 2003-04), Hadleigh SINCLAIR the students realised the work-to-live attitude, Chancellor of the University of Auckland – the “Many of those we met with mentioned the influential leaders. executive team at Air New Zealand, key people power of collaborative leadership. Sir Graham Every year the Stanford Graduate School of at Icehouse, Xero, Meridian Energy, Fonterra, Henry said his change in leadership enabled Business organises a series of study trips to Annabel Langbein and Karen Walker. the All Blacks success in the 2011 World Cup. bring greater global awareness to its MBA They were rewarded with tremendous insights He switched from an authoritarian coaching students. The idea is to help develop skills to from a wide variety of perspectives on how style to empowering a core group of players as tackle pressing global challenges and to gain New Zealand competes globally. Travis leaders within the team. a deeper understanding of other countries’ elaborates on some key observations. “In the rapidly evolving tech industry, business, economic and social issues. Speaking of just one highpoint, their visit to empowering employees to make decisions and Born in the United States, but growing up Xero, poster company for innovation, he says: act on them is arguably even more important. in New Zealand, Travis co-led a tour of 32 “We were excited to meet with the Chief Particularly for a company like Xero, with students and faculty to New Zealand, Product Officer at Xero, Angus Norton. Xero is geographically distributed executives. addressing the academic theme of ‘Scaling very well-positioned to address our questions “New Zealand is a small island. Everyone we Excellence Internationally: How a small island as it has become a global business based in spoke to emphasised that competing in nation competes in the global economy’. They New Zealand. Many of the themes from that international markets involves recognising this Above: The Stanford MBA students on their first day in New Zealand were seeking answers to key questions: discussion resonated with our group. We also and establishing strategic partnerships. Left: Trip leaders, from left, Lucy Coassin, Travis Lehman, Rachel Maddux, • How is New Zealand transitioning from heard them echoed in other meetings with Kenny Healy and Peter Marler, at Lake Wanaka “Mike Tod and Bruce Parton talked about how the primary sector to a knowledge and prominent leaders during our trip. Air New Zealand invented alliance networks innovation-based economy?

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Talking up Tech Due recognition For services to the deaf and as a philanthropist, Old Collegians continue to promote careers At his suggestion I came back to New Zealand Adam Lindsay Gordon (Phil) RYALL (School, in Technology, Engineering and Science to and did a PhD in EEE at the University of 1943-44) received a well-earned MNZM. College students. Last year William HORSLEY Canterbury, which I completed in 2000, under I am driven by Microsoft’s (Averill/Major, 1998-2002), spoke at a Government Research in Industries Phil is a Trustee of the Cochlear Implant Futureintech, an IPENZ funded initiative Fellowship (GRIF) sponsored by his company mission: ‘Empower every Foundation and a Director of The Hearing through the Callaghan Innovation. There (then MAS Technology). person and organisation on House, a charity for deaf children and their was also a stimulating talk to several classes families. Having played a key role in the I spent two years at Lucent, Sydney, before of computer students by Katharine the planet to achieve more!’ financing and establishment of these services my husband was transferred to Seattle, HOLDSWORTH (Middlemore, 1987-88), who in the early 1990s, Phil says, “The honour really Washington. Heading off with no job and not is very keen on belongs to Sir Patrick Eisdell Moore, a surgical entirely sure what Seattle was like, I figured I'd encouraging more pioneer. He was the guy who did all the find something once my work visa showed up. women to pursue deafness work; I wouldn’t be where I am today Long story short, my résumé landed on the careers in computer Have you noticed an increase without him.” right recruiter’s desk, I got that interview call programing and and two weeks later I started my dream job in in women studying Phil also played a key role in setting up and engineering. She the Windows Phone team at Microsoft in ‘The engineering since your time? financing Sir Patrick’s mobile clinics for was accompanied by Studios’ on their main Redmond Campus. Auckland children with glue ear. “I was in Laura Butler, the first As an undergrad, I was one of three to five Thirteen years later I’m still at Microsoft, still Top: Getting away from it in Whistler, where they Rotary and Pat bought a lot of caravans; then women to become women out of 100+ people. Numbers now Is it hard to get into Microsoft doing a dream job, but now as the Group spend all their spare time; Katharine with husband had specialists for deaf people working from a Technical Fellow seem stuck around 15 to 20 percent, but there and is it difficult to advance? Alex and their son Jack Program Manager for the Windows Flighting them,” the 87-year-old says. at Microsoft. is a great deal being done by big tech Team, helping to build the technology enabling As in any other business or organisation, you Below: The Microsoft visitors – Laura Butler, left, companies, like Microsoft, and organisations and Katharine He has established a number of property Katharine walks the our Windows Insiders to get early access to need to manage your career and be constantly like Code.org, Anita Borg Institute (http:// syndicates, as an anchor stakeholder, in which talk. She is currently releases and to help the team shape the future learning and evolving yourself to progress anitaborg.org) and others to encourage more charities like Riding for the Disabled and Principal Group of Windows (https://insider.windows.com). (good info here: https://careers.microsoft. women in tech! The Hearing House have been able to invest Program Manager at com/help/interview). It’s important for any with relative low risk and receive reasonable Microsoft, a company It’s an amazing career! One is constantly company to make sure that people are the What motivated you on your financial returns. He gave the Phil Ryall she has been with challenged, can earn a great living and frankly, right fit for the job/company culture: it’s just Boarding Bursary to enable students from rural since 2003, career path? it’s a really good career for managing the as important for the person interviewing to New Zealand to attend King’s – held this year and we asked her work/life balance you want (but you do need make sure that the role is the right fit for them Learning, and solving tough problems, working by Head of Parnell Samuel Nathan (Year 13). about the path she on new fun technologies. It’s very satisfying to manage it!) Also, I’ve found it great for – interviews are a two-way discussion! took to get there. bringing up our son with being able to work He has been Patron and Past-President of the heading into a problem/course/whatever, not Also a high-flyer – or should we say bright flexible work hours when I need to. Clevedon A&P Association and a Committee being sure if you can get to the other side with spark – is Katharine’s husband Alex BOYD member of the Clevedon Takanini Rotary a sensible answer, and then achieving it. It’s not just gender diversity that is incredibly (St John’s, 1984-88) who has had 22 years’ Was your engineering study from 1953 to 1983, followed by two years as important for tech companies, it’s all diversity experience in the electricity industry. He is the I am driven by Microsoft’s mission: ‘Empower President. A Life Member and current Patron in computing or did you come – diverse teams are more likely to come up founder of PSC North America and currently every person and organisation on the planet of the Auckland Polo Club and an Honorary with innovative ideas rather than group think. serves as its President and CEO. PSC North to it later? to achieve more!’ It’s a wonderful place to member of the New Zealand Polo Association, work – I have the opportunity to work on I am a strong believer that diversity matters, America is part of the PSC Group, which is Like many people at Microsoft, I did not study Phil has fundraised for the Clevedon All Saints and help shape products millions of people use not as a nice to have, but a must have for headquartered in Wellington, New Zealand, pure Computer Science – at Microsoft, you Anglican Church and personally funded a new every day; satisfy my own curiosity and the businesses to have long term success in and is a global specialist consultant to the name it, they studied it! Probably, thanks to roof for the Māori Anglican Church. desire to learn new skills (people and building products for the people they serve. electricity industry. Boyd has worked in a the encouragement of my parents, I ended up technology focused); take a deep interest number of countries after qualifying with a enrolling in Electrical and Electronic Engineering in what motivates people and achieve the Bachelor of Engineering at the University of (EEE) at the University of Canterbury, How strong is the female enjoyment of building a team while creating Canterbury and an MBA at the Tuck School Men’s national completing a Master of Engineering in 1994. representation in Microsoft? cool technology. Plus I get to work with of Business at Dartmouth, New Hampshire, critical engineering services to the hockey squad On graduating I went to Denmark on my amazing, smart, brilliant people all day, We have a great community of women; see United States. electricity industry in North America. The strong 25-man squad named for the lead- big OE and worked in a factory that made every day. www.facebook.com/WomenAtMicrosoft. One Alex’s experience ranges from hands-on Kirsty Beckett up to the Rio Olympic Games includes four Old uninterruptable power supplies. Although of my passions is mentoring and encouraging engineering work at the power station or Lastly, and probably importantly, I am Footnote: Katharine is sister of Dr Samantha Collegians – strikers Simon CHILD (Greenbank, destined for the engineering team, by a young women to get into this awesome transmission grid, to the project management motivated to ensure that I am a mentor HOLDSWORTH (Middlemore, 1993-94), 2003-05) (245 NZ caps), Jared PANCHIA strange turn of events I ended up in their software/technical career. As part of this, of a range of electricity industry technology (accidental or otherwise) for other people Zak HOLDSWORTH (Parnell, 1995-99) and (Greenbank, 2010-11) (47 caps), midfielder marketing team doing many things, ranging I drive various programs within the Windows projects and the corporate management of starting out on their career path – with the Jasper HOLDSWORTH (Parnell, 1987-91), Marcus CHILD (Greenbank, 2004-08) (83 from fixing their photocopier to Danish into Device Group where we have networking, an electricity specialist engineering great education we have in New Zealand and who is the father of Harry Holdsworth caps) and goalkeeper Devon MANCHESTER English document translation. training and other events to build a stronger consultancy. Now he combines his engineering at schools like King’s College we have such a (Year 9, Selwyn). (Greenbank, 2003-07) (69 caps). In addition, than ever community. education and experience with his financial I loved my 18 months living and travelling HUGE advantage. It feels good to give back striker Kim KINGSTONE (Greenbank, 2008-12) and business education to understand the in Europe, during which I met Neville Jordan and help others who may not have had the is in the Men’s Development Squad. (now Sir) – it was one of those moments that same help and advice I was lucky enough to industry’s big picture and is helping build a significantly changed the course of my life. have as I started out. New Zealand company that is delivering

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Obituaries Weddings Gaining recognition Passionate The King’s Courier has been advised of the deaths of the following Old Collegians. The King’s College Chapel was the scene for Our thoughts are with each of these families. the following weddings from November 2015 Young Engineer of the Year finalists and committed to April 2016. Douglas Hubert Percy BARRY Rex Osmond HENRY Mark CHAPMAN (School, 2008-12) is a young There are four finalists for the Institution of the development of their career, (Gray, 1945-47) (Parnell, 1944-47) (Marsden, 1994-98) man in a hurry. Growing up in Hong Kong, until Steven LITHERLAND Professional Engineers New Zealand (IPENZ) leadership qualities and contribution to to Olivia McLaren he started boarding at King’s in 2008, he has Anthony (Tony) Kinder DE WINTON Edward Poulter LEARY Young Engineer of the Year Award, among their community. been playing cricket for his country of birth (Selwyn, 1975-78) (School, 1958-61) (Selwyn, 1998-2002) them Martin PEAT (Greenbank, 1999-2003). Richard WAALKENS Martin, a Senior Transportation Engineer with from the age of 15 (while in Year 11). Since then to Emily Francis The Award aims to find the young engineer Peter Garth DYE Wilfred Brian LITTEN Beca, is currently working as the Technical he has been juggling international cricket for under 30 who demonstrates excellence in (School, 1946-49) (School, 1941-44) Paul KIM (Parnell, 2006-10) Lead for Crowd Modelling at the Rio 2016 Hong Kong, with his life at King’s followed to Jung Yoon Song Olympics and Paralympics. by studying engineering at the University of Rodney Ross GUMMER Alexander (Alec) Nelson MITCHELL Martin Peat at Copacabana Beach, the site for beach Auckland where he is now in the final year of (Marsden, 1957-61) (Town, 1938-1942) volleyball, triathlon and cycling road race competitions Olympic environments are unique and Hugo SKILLING (Selwyn, 2005-09) his Bachelor of Engineering. to Caitlin Parrant dynamic, often requiring temporary Victor Desmond HADLOW Robert (Bob) John POLLOCK infrastructure, design and planning. His work This season Mark played two games for (School, 1943-48) (School, 1951-55) (Marsden, 1999-2003) Ryan ASHMORE involves using crowd modelling tools to Auckland in the Georgie Pie Supersmash, to Anna Millar Robert (Bob) McCredie HALDANE Warne Grierson ROWLLINGS provide forecasts of spectator movements including the final won by Auckland. He went (Selwyn, 1949-53) (Major, 1956-60) Angus BROWN (Averill, 1991-95) throughout each day and for the duration of on to make his first class debut for Auckland, to Satine Tehrani the Games, thus optimising resources. also scoring a century against Central Districts, Dr Richard Guy Crawford HANNA John Berridge SPENCER and played the whole campaign of 50-over (Parnell, 1949-53) (Peart, 1949-52) Currently based in Rio de Janeiro, Ronnie CHIU (Greenbank, 2001-05) cricket for the Ford Trophy. to Jennifer Wong representing Beca on the ground and feeding David Brian HARTLES Donald Fraser YALLOP information back to the team in New Zealand, Recently he was overseas with Hong Kong (Parnell, 1937-38) (Peart, 1952-55) (Greenbank, 2003-07) Stephen ROGERS Martin is learning Portuguese to strengthen national preparing for the World T20 in India. to Mayeleina Van Rijn Please advise any obituaries for listing in the next edition of the King’s Courier. client relations. Hugo FARMER (Peart, 2002-06) Contact: Shiree Milligan to Rochelle Haden Phone: 09 276 0684 Email: [email protected] 75 years a Freemason Moving after 41 years Last September Francis DAVIS (Parnell, Geoff TURNER (Major, 1962-66) has been in 1935-37), now 96 and the longest serving the business news recently after departing active member of Freemasons New Zealand, Fortune Manning Lawyers where he has been was recognised for his service. He says this a partner for the last 41 years. Geoff together once secret group is a little more open these with two other partners have joined national days, but still keeps the same principles of law firm Duncan Cotterill as partners in their Notice of Annual kindness, care and honesty. After initially Auckland Office. Eleven members of their General Meeting boarding at Mount Albert Grammar School, insurance team have gone with them. Davis went to King’s where he played in the Recently awarded the ILO NZ Insurance Notice is hereby given that the 116th Annual General front row of the First XV. During World War II Lawyer for 2016 at an Awards Dinner in Clutching the T20 trophy; Mark, right, with Black Cap Meeting of the King’s College Old Collegians’ he fought at the famous battle of Monte Association (Inc.) will be held in the Logan Campbell London, Geoff, a long-time supporter of the Mitch McClenaghan Cassino in Italy. Returning, he ran the local Room, The Northern Club, 19 Princes Street, Auckland College, was Centenary President of the store in Kaihere in the Hauraki Plains before on Friday, 17 June beginning at 6.00pm. Australian KCOCA in 1996 and continues to act as the moving to Mangere in 1973, where he started Now head coach Honorary Solicitor for the Association. Business Branch Dinners a successful hothouse tomato operation. After a playing career, which included playing Consideration and adoption of the annual report and the annual for both Auckland and Northland as well as fi nancial statement, receiving reports from the King’s College Board of Governors and the Headmasters of the School and College and the three Super Rugby franchises, former prop election of Offi ces of the Association. Mark the date! ROCs Functions Nick WHITE (Parnell, 1988-92) hung up his In accordance with the rules of the Association, the President, Recent Old Collegian (ROCs) functions are a great way for students who have boots in 2008 and immersed himself in Vice-President and all Ordinary members of the Committee retire each recently left King’s College to get together and catch up on old and new times! coaching with various roles for the Blues, year. Nominations of candidates for the various offi ces shall be made Melbourne – Thursday, 11 August Auckland and the New Zealand Rugby Union. in writing on the appropriate nomination form, copies of which are There is no charge for these functions. available from the Interim KCOCA Liaison at the email address below, Sydney – Friday, 12 August Now head coach for Auckland in 2016, his Christchurch ROCs Thursday, 15 September appointment provides a valuable continuity and forwarded by 4.30pm on Friday, 27 May 2016. Each nomination Brisbane – Saturday, 13 August shall be signed by two fi nancial members of the Association with the Dunedin ROCs Friday, 16 September and, having played over 100 games for consent of nominees endorsed thereon. Wellington ROCs Thursday, 20 October Auckland, he knows the local scene very well. Further information will be available at www.kcoca.co.nz. Auckland ROCs Wednesday, 26 October With Auckland twice a finalist in the last four Katie Milner If you would like to be involved with the organising committee, Interim KCOCA Liason seasons, Nick is seeking to prepare a young please register your interest at www.kcoca.co.nz or by If you are interested in helping organise any of these functions, please contact Interim Email: [email protected] and talented side to go one better. emailing [email protected]. KCOCA Liaison Katie Milner by phone 09 276 0635 or email [email protected].

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