The Magazine of the Nelson College Community

the bulletin December 2014

1 Message from the Headmaster 2014 has been a busy, challenging and eventful year. The College continues to show unprecedented roll growth, strong academic and sporting success and sound financial and commercial development. Our school roll will grow again in 2015, with an anticipated 1266 boys incorporating 1100 MOE funded boys, 50 Internationals and a full Preparatory School of 116. Seismic strengthening work was completed on the Hall in mid-October in time for graduation events and prizegiving. Seismic work on the remaining two classrooms will be completed over the summer. It is pleasing to report that all of our buildings will then have seismic ratings of above 67%, a huge relief for the College. Academic highlights from 2013 include Oliver Coleman, the 2013 Dux receiving the National Subject Scholar award for Biology and our NCEA Level 2 pass rate in 2013 being at 88%, our highest in eight years. Of note is the exceptional achievement rate of our Maori boys with 75% of them leaving the College with a Level 2 qualification compared to the National statistic of 45%. One of the important components of our vision for the co- curricula life of the College has been to raise the profile and performance of Cricket and Football up to the level of Rugby, Volleyball and Basketball. I have been delighted with the quality and sportsmanship exhibited by all of our teams but in particular the 1st XI Football team who won the Nelson Men's Division 1 competition and finished a credible 7th at Nationals beating both MAGS and AGS. Another highlight was the 1st XI cricket team winning the CD Gillette Cup beating Palmerston North BHS. I look forward to watching them in the top six National Tournament at Lincoln University in early December. In the Arts the performance of our Theatre Sports Team (2nd at Nationals) and our individual actors (yet another of our boys qualifying for the National Shakespeare Globe Scholar award) has been outstanding. Music and Art also continue to flourish with some excellent performances and outstanding NCEA results, particularly in Art design.

Boarding As Old Boys you have received a number of communications School, the International Department, commercial hireage, throughout the year regarding the review of boarding and catering & all other college owned assets and entities. Whilst the potential future path that it will take. not a trading company, the structures and practices put in place will include the same accountabilities. This has been a difficult and stressful time for all concerned, but be assured that the College is committed to the long Clearly this is a major undertaking for the College and term development and sustainability of Boarding. The closing represents the most significant financial and infrastructure of our boarding division would constitute an unacceptable commitment made by the Board of Trustees since 1939, loss of the College's special character and would be a when Barnicoat and Rutherford were built. complete dislocation from our historical roots. As a consequence we are seeking support from Old Boys, Editor: Gina Fletcher The decisions made by the Board of Trustees concerning initially Barnicoat Old Boys in 2015, to assist us in completing The Bulletin is published by the future have been made with the intention of creating a the work and reducing our borrowing costs. Anchor Print, Nelson viable boarding division with a solid future. My thanks to the 100+ Old Boys who attended the weekend The overall vision and potential timeline have been confirmed reunion during August at the College and to Old Boys who as below: have attended functions at QUAD (Wanganui), Christchurch, Wellington, and Napier throughout the year. • 2015 Barnicoat refurbishment – cost estimates of $2.1 million. Finally I would like to thank the NCOBA Executive for their • 2015-2019 Fell refurbishment (partial annually continued support of me personally and for the College as over 5 years) a whole which has included continued further development • 2016-2018 Conversion of Rutherford into the work on the Museum and the Script, led by David Robertson Preparatory School classrooms, offices and and John Lines. boarding school (timing is dependent on cash I hope you as Old Boys will look at contributing to our future flow and trading surpluses). development and that you are able to take pride in the Cover image: Melville Mirfin The 35 returning Rutherford boys have completed the achievements which have been made at your old school. (1903-06) raised in Ikamatua process of choosing Fell or Barnicoat as their house for 2015 Nga mihi nui on the West Coast and and beyond, and Rutherford as a secondary school students' schooled (boarding) at Nelson boarding house will cease to exist as of 4 December 2014. College, was chosen as the face of New Zealand Post's official All staff associated with the Boarding hostels have been stamp and coin programme, through a restructuring process with their positions being to mark 100 years since New disestablished and new roles and job descriptions put in place. Zealand entered the war. Gary O'Shea MEd (Admin) Photo courtesy of NZ Post. The private divisions of the College will operate as a single Headmaster commercial entity comprising Boarding, the Preparatory

2 The proposed new classroom block, situated between the boiler shed and the Preparatory School will house the Commerce & Business department, the Year 13 Leadership Programme and a senior study facility.

Contents Prime Minister John Key 2 From the Headmaster Visits Nelson College Report on the year at Nelson College 3 Nelson College – New Classroom Block Prime Minister Visits Ready for Action 4-5 Board of Trustees Medallion Recipients 6 Old Boys’ Association News 7 Old Boys’ Reunion 2014 8-9 Old Boys – All Go In 2014 10 Good Sports Photo courtesy of The Nelson Mail News and photos on Old Boys John Key speaks with Jake Higgs, left and Jake Shirley at the Gibbons TEC achieving in a variety of sports The last Prime Minister at Nelson College on an official visit was Helen Clark during the 150th Jubilee Celebrations held in 2006, so, it was a great day for 11 Out and About in Brief Nelson College to shine when we hosted PM John Key in August. The boys warmly welcomed the Prime Minister, where he spent time at the Gibbons Trade Books by Old Boys Education Centre and Whare. Because there wasn't time for him to have lunch, he spent 40 minutes talking freely to 15 senior students in a classroom. Mr Key 12 Honours for Old Boys said he would "absolutely, without doubt" have sent his son to Nelson College. 13 WWI Commemorations 2015 Scriptorium/Museum 14 Nelson College Trust Foundation Historic Flag Returned 15 2013/14 Obituaries Rest in Peace to all those who have passed on Ready for Action: Nelson College Theatre Sports students Sean Young, left, Jake Danson, Myer van Gosliga and 16 In Memory - Peter Lamb Louis Laws who finished second in a national competition. Photo courtesy of The Nelson Mail

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Sam Fu-Allen finished the Gymsports year as the Marlborough Nelson College 1st XV lock Quinten Strange played for the New Zealand Schools rugby team in matches Champion, Top of the South Champion, Canterbury Champion, against Fiji and Australia, of which both games NZ won. On selection Quinten said it was "special". South Island Champion and the National Champion in floor, parallel bars and pommel.

Board of Trustees Medallion Recipients Congratulations to the following boys who were national title holders or New Zealand (or other countries) representatives:

Marcus Jones National U63kg Boxing Champion Quinn Chisnall NZ Secondary Schools Junior Reece Walker NZ National MotoX Champion Underwater Hockey Champions Jackson Walker NZ National MotoX Champion Nathan Black NZ Secondary Schools Junior Underwater Hockey Champions Nathan Manuel Fijian National Basketball Team Thomas Marris-Craddock NZ Secondary Schools Junior Joseph Brady National U17 Rowing Double Sculls Underwater Hockey Champions Olly Stephens National U17 Rowing Double Sculls James Mellor NZ Secondary Schools Junior NZ Junior Worlds Representative Underwater Hockey Champions James Anderson NZ Secondary Schools Volleyball Tournament Team Samuel Hopgood NZ Secondary Schools Junior NZ U20 Men's Team & National Club Title Holder Underwater Hockey Champions Harry Fergusson NZ Secondary Schools Volleyball Tournament Team Perry Smith NZ Secondary Schools Junior NZ U20 Menís Team & National Club Title Holder Underwater Hockey Champions Max Clarke 1st in National Senior Science Competition Bryn Anderson NZ Secondary Schools Junior Top Scorer in Bis Science Competition (International) Underwater Hockey Champions Atkin Kaua Solomon Island U19 Football Team Kit Vining NZ U18 Underwater Hockey Team Kevin Obed Solomon Island U19 Football Team Wesley Harris NZ U18 Underwater Hockey Team James Hopgood NZ Secondary Schools Junior Sam Fu-Allen Senior Men's National Gymnastics Champion Underwater Hockey Champions Jesse Forsyth NZ U18 Hockey Team Callum Mason NZ Secondary Schools Junior Underwater Hockey Champions Samuel Hay Represented Canterbury in U18 National Hockey Winning Team Samuel Christian NZ Secondary Schools Junior Underwater Hockey Champions Quinten Strange NZ Secondary School Rugby Team Nicholas Clark NZ Secondary Schools Junior Devon Stove NZ U14 and Under Inline Hockey Team Underwater Hockey Champions Louis Clarke NZ Culinary Champions Gold Medal Winning Team Finn Wilkinson NZ Secondary Schools Junior Chakkapong Klahan NZ Culinary Champions Gold Medal Winning Team Underwater Hockey Champions Keegan Fisher 1st in NZ Language Perfect - Fijian

4 Sean Young's love of theatre and dual portrayal of Othello and Iago has seen him selected to go to the Globe Theatre in London.

Photo courtesy of The Nelson Mail

Junior World medallist Olly Stephens in the New Zealand Junior Mens Coxless Quad Sculls team who won Bronze at the World Rowing Junior Champs held in Germany.

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New Zealand National Junior MotoX Champion Reece Walker in action on his Yamaha YZ125 – an impressive unbeaten five wins from five starts. Photo courtesy Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com

Charles Leaper Duke of Edinburgh Gold Medal Award Finn Eden Fijian Junior National Sailing Champion 2011, 2012, 2013 Peter McEwen NZ Junior Men's Wood Chopping Team Benjamin Anderson NZ U20 Touch Rugby Team Joshua Simpson NZ Junior Indoor Cricket Team Sean Young NZ Representative Shakespeare Globe International George Sellwood NZ Youth Brass Band Champions Thomas Logan NZ Youth Brass Band Champions Toby Brown NZ Youth Brass Band Champions Gold New Zealand Champion Jerry Zindel NZ Youth Brass Band Champions Junior Masterchefs – Hugo Coleman NZ Youth Brass Band Champions Chakkapong Klahan Jack Currie NZ Youth Brass Band Champions and Louis Clarke. Rylea Hart NZ Youth Brass Band Champions "You guys Jasper Brown NZ Youth Brass Band Champions deserved to Thomas Hulland NZ Youth Brass Band National Title Holder be crowned Best Individual Youth Musician the National Cameron Dee Future Problem Solving National Champions Champions and Joshua Hurst Future Problem Solving National Champions would rival any Logan Schokking Future Problem Solving National Champions junior chef in the Logan Smith Future Problem Solving National Champions Burgess Mills Future Problem Solving National Champions industry – well Yitzin Ruiz Lopez Future Problem Solving National Champions done!" Judges comment Francis Sygrove Future Problem Solving National Champions James Crosbie Future Problem Solving National Champions Photo courtesy of The Nelson Mail

5 Dear Old Boys Ncoba 2014 Ncoba A&P Shows This will be my last communication to you all as President of the Old Boys' Association. Executive Contact Details Look out for the Nelson It has been both gratifying and a pleasure College stand at the The Association provides a valuable link to head the Association over my tenure as President following A&P Shows: between Old Boys and the College as well President. Rob McKegney (1966-70) as support to individuals, groups and special 2014: Vice President We are an active and vital organisation with initiatives to ensure that the future of Nelson Motueka 6&7 December Paul Sturrock (1980-84) over 1700 members. The link between the College is a bright and prosperous one. 2015: Old Boys and the College is important and Secretary/Treasurer At Nelson College we are fortunate to have Buller 11 January ensures that the future of Nelson College is a Brett Mochan (1972-75) the services of Gina Fletcher who acts as Golden Bay 18 January bright and prosperous one. Headmaster Old Boys' Liaison and she is able to assist Reefton 1 February In early August the Association, in Gary O'Shea you with any queries you may have relating Murchison 16 February conjunction with the College, held decade to Nelson College, archival research, visiting Rai Valley 1 March Executive reunions and everyone was delighted with the Museum or if you just want to pop in John Bethwaite (1957-61) In attendance will be the success of the event and are looking and have a look around your old school. Paul Bromell (1981-86) Community Relations forwarding to future reunions. Please call or email ahead of time to make Campbell Ching (1969-73) Director, Mark Vinsen an appointment. My heartfelt thanks to John Lines, David Kieran Cleary (staff) Robertson and the Executive committee Iain Graham (1969-73) On our website we aim to provide relevant for their hard work and commitment to Tim Harley (1960-66) and up-to-date information that is easy to the successful running of the Association. David Kenning (1962-65) find, so that our Nelson College community Reunion Many thanks to Gina Fletcher who acts as John Krammer (1947-50) is well informed. Old Boys' Liaison and assists you with many Ian Lash (1954-59) Visit: www.nelsoncollege.school.nz August queries. John Lines (1957-58) Postal: Doug McKee (1956-60) 2015 Remember to stay in touch with your PO Box 202, Nelson 7040, New Zealand Jeremy Matthews (1969-73) Arts Festival Focus – alma mater as the Old Boys' Association Phone: +64 03 548 3099 Mike Neale (1959-65) running Wednesday represents a wealth of knowledge and Email: [email protected] through Saturday with Art expertise the world over. David Robertson (1956-61) Ted Priest (1957-60) If we don't have your email address, please exhibitions, dinner, BBQ, contact us so we can keep in touch and concert, rugby – don't miss stay connected. out – pencil this in your Check out our Facebook page also – diary for 2015! Nelson College Old Boys.

Rob McKegney President

Organ Project "Music was a huge passion of his with this starting way back Launched earlier this year, the Nelson when he attended the College, so making this donation College Old Boys' Association wish to thank seems the right thing to do and I know he would be those who have donated to the Organ chuffed for me to do so to help ensure the organ lives on." Project to date, which currently sits at just over $12000. These funds are held within the Nelson College Old Boys' Association. school hall) are needed for repair work to In particular we would like to thank Dick be completed on the organ – work will Borgdorff (1977-81) and his sister Wilma therefore begin November 2015 and be fully who donated a substantial sum in memory operational by February 2016. of Jan Borgdorff (1969-73) who died Contributions: We will continue to receive suddenly in 2013. contributions up to 1 May 2015 and would ask Date for Restoration: It has been indicated your further support in raising the additional that three months (and full closure of the $18000 needed to complete this work.

Barnicoat House Fundraising Appeal Nelson College is holding a fundraising Challenge for 'Decade Old Boys' with associated naming rights. We need LEAD OLD BOYS for each decade to facilitate contacting and co-ordinating their Decade – if you would like to assist us or find out more please contact Gina Fletcher at [email protected], call 03 548 3099 or check out Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter. Naming Rights on offer!

6 Old Boys' Reunion @ Nelson College 1-3 August 2014 "A big thank you for a fabulous weekend. The planning and organising was superb and our group had a very memorable time." Ralph Jones (1970-74, Fell)

Don't forget these are held for Old Boys at Trailways, Trafalgar St, Nelson, the first Friday of the month. Everyone welcome!

7 All go in 2014 1 Master Oarsman Ian Hatton (1950-53) won four medals at the NZ Masters Rowing Championships.

2 Luke Slotemaker (2000-01) adding a Top of the South Strongman Competition to the Nelson A&P Show.

3 John Gbenda-Charles (1996) and Murray Roeske (1995-96) teamed up together for The Amazing Race Australia v New Zealand TV series. Billed as best mates – John and Murray, or Raspberry and Coke as they called themselves.

4 Legend and Champion adventure racer Nathan Fa’avae (1983-88), captain of the Seagate team which won the 1 Expedition Africa 500km adventure race earlier in the year, and more recently won the Adventure Racing World Championships in Ecuador in a 700km race through the Ecuador wilderness.

5 The 1929 Austin 7 Special restored by Richard Anderson (1959-60), pictured behind the wheel.

6 Matt, left (1994-98) and John (1964-71) Duncan of Founders Brewery with the first bottles of The Lost Suitcase Golden Lager.

7 "One of a Kind" basketballer Phill Jones (1991) was presented with a mere from the National Basketball League (NBL), by former record holder Willie Burton, when he played his 362nd game in NBL, more than anyone else. Ever. Phill played his last game for the Nelson Giants this year after 367 NBL games, 2367 shots made; 6674 points scored (2nd in NBL history); Titles won in 1994, 1998; Olympian 2000, 2004. 2 3 Photos 1-7 courtesy of The Nelson Mail

Matt was sponsored by head one of the top design to live up to, his passion Representing New Zealand the Victoria International departments in the world. for adventure and the in Venezuela at an Leadership Programme As a child, growing up in environment are values that International Climate to attend the G20 Youth Nelson, he played almost I hold in high regard." Forum, one of the largest every sport imaginable: Change Conference international events soccer, tennis, volleyball, held in July organised for young softball, table tennis, rugby, 2014 Landcorp Charlie Norton (2009-13) leaders in 2014. "The main and cricket. Nelson College Agricultural highlight for me was being teacher and Old Boy, Charlie is partway through surrounded by young Kevin Burgess (1965-69), Communicator the first year of his people who not only had explained that many of the engineering degree at of the Year high hopes for the future, things he admired, from Auckland University and Bruce Wills but who were already running shoes to beautiful on top of his studies he is (1974-78, Rutherford) beginning to do amazing cars, were created by the assistant operations things with their lives." Matt industrial designers – and Bruce is outgoing National manager for the P3 has just graduated with a he was hooked. Federated Farmers President Foundation – a NZ youth degree from Victoria and also and received the organisation which aims has been accepted into a above award for excellence to end extreme poverty in post grad medical degree in in communicating New Zealand, South East 2014 National Melbourne. agricultural issues, events or Asia and the Pacific. In the Institute of Water information. future Charlie hopes to use and Atmospheric his developing leadership New Zealand skills, analytical thinking Research Vienna CatchUp

Photo courtesy of The Nelson Mail and engineering degree to Institute of Design Ambassador make a difference. John Britten Black Pin for Science Award Nelson College Achievements in Design Blake Hornblow International Marketing Matt Holmes (1981-85) (2009-2013) Director Leigh Riley recently New Zealand Top caught up with Berndt Matt is the creative Asa Blake is at Otago von Amelunxen (2010) Scholar Biology 2013 director of innovation in University studying marine in Vienna. Berndt is a 3rd Oliver Coleman (2009-13) global footwear at Nike in science and an engineering year medical student plus Portland, Oregon, USA, bachelor of science degree. studying economics and heading a team of 23 As an Ambassador Blake massage! Global Inspiration designers. In October he is being sent on a deep was flown to NZ to receive sea fisheries expedition to G20 Youth Forum this top design honour the Southern Ocean and Germany and give a sold out speech Antarctica. "Sir Peter Blake's Matt Hayes (2005-09) about what itís like to legacy is still one I strive

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Former top policeman Ted Lines (1958-61) has won a national conservation award for the years he has put into restoring the Oku Reserve in Island Bay to its former glory. "After all these years the bird life has come back."

Photo courtesy Sam Duff, Cook Strait News 6 7

From farm work to field work – Nelson College Old Boy finds success As a boy, Sam Webber spent most of his days mucking around outdoors Studying geology has been a sound choice for Sam, who loves the hands-on, at his family farm just outside of Nelson. These days, he's studying towards creative side of the earth science. "You get to be intellectual but you also get a Master of Geology at Victoria University of Wellington and exploring the to be extremely creative in a sort of geometric, spatial sense." Sam's studies world. have seen him climbing volcanoes in South America with a Victoria field trip and helping measure glacier velocity in the Southern Alps with the Antarctic While a Master's degree may seem far away from the farm, Sam says geology Research Centre. Next year, his Master's will take him to Papua New Guinea provides him a way to "get back to basics" and "get mucky again". to study faults. Sam developed a love for science while studying at Nelson College so "We're going to be bashing through jungle, getting the machetes out, enrolling in a Bachelor of Science at Victoria University after secondary choppering to mountain peaks, finding where the rivers are going and school seemed a natural progression. whether they've shifted and where the fault is and how it's moving. For me "I've always been into the environment, so geology seemed to make sense," it's the closest thing to being an explorer you could possibly be." says Sam. "The environment is run by the Earthís system and I really wanted When Sam needs a break from exploring and study he loves coming home to to get to the bottom of it. Victoria has a great reputation for geology – so it Nelson for a little rest and relaxation. stacked up to come and study here." On top of his achievements in geology, Sam has been chosen as one of eight Victoria student ambassadors this year. You can find out more about Sam's University experience and watch him in action at www.victoria.ac.nz/sam

"For me it's the closest thing to being an explorer you could possibly be."

9 Good Sports All Blacks and scored a great try against Japan in Kobe, Athletics Japan on November 1st. Well done to Julian Matthews (2002-06) who competed Tabai Matson (1983-86) Assistant Coach Crusaders and in the 2014 Commonwealth Games held at Glasgow. Not Assistant Coach Maori All Blacks. only did Julian compete, he qualified for the Men's 1500 metres final, and can be seen below left congratulating NEW ZEALAND UNDER 20 NZ bronze medallist Nick Willis after the final. Julian ran a 2014 commendable 9th. Selected and played for NZ U20 Squad in the U20 World Cup played earlier this year: Mitchell Drummond (2010-12) Basketball and David Havili (2012). Captain of New Zealand Breakers: Mika Vukona (2000) 2015 Under 20 New Zealand Basketball Team selected Selected are: Tom Hill (2009-11); Ethan Blackadder Finn Delany (2009-13) at the 2014 Australian U20 State (2008-12); Mitchell Hunt (2009-13); Fletcher Smith Championships held at Perth in February. Finn was also (2008-10); Tu Puoho Stephens (2011-13). selected to trial for the Tall Black basketball team this year. ALL BLACK Life Membership of Basketball NZ awarded to Steve Wyatt Crockett (1994-2000), All Black Prop, had a Fitchett (NC Staff). fantastic season and is now a regular in the front row. 140 games for the Crusaders 33 test caps All Blacks as at 1 Nov. Bowls New Zealand IRISH NATIONAL George Shaw (54-60) has been inducted into the Jared Payne (1999) started in the No 12 jersey for Ireland NZ Bowls Hall of Fame. against South Africa on 8 November, Ireland winning 29-15. Jared is in the running to replace the legendary Brian Cricket O'Driscoll. Peter Younghusband (2005-07) fielded in place of Jesse SAMOA NATIONAL Ryder during an NZ ODI over India earlier this year. Sakaria (Zac) Taulofa (2002) plays for Samoa in the No 1 jersey with his latest test Samoa against Italy in Italy on 8 Rowing November. His Club is Stade Francais Paris. Brook Robertson (2005-11) was part of the NZ U23 Men’s Eight who won the World Title in Italy earlier this year. Touch Rugby Brooke is in contention for the 2016 Rio Olympic Games in the John Gbenda-Charles (1996) represented the NZ Touch NZ men’s eight – so keep a look out for his name and progress. Barbarians National Team (Masters over 35 years division) in Rugby a three test match series versus Australia. Mackenzie Haugh (2013) has been selected in the New Franchise Selections: Zealand Under-21 men's and open mixed touch teams. After Sam Prattley (2003-07) Auckland Blues a Trans-Tasman series against Australia at the start of 2015, Mitchell Hunt (2009-13) Auckland Blues Development he will play with the NZ Open mixed team at the Touch Tom Marshall (2004-08) Chiefs and Makos World Cup in April. James Lowe (2006-10) Chiefs and Makos James Marshall (2002-06) Hurricanes and Taranaki Wyatt Crockett (1994-2000) Crusaders Rugby League Tevita Koloamatangi (2006) Chiefs What a year Simon Mannering (2000-04) is having! Mitchell Drummond (2010-12) Crusaders He captained the Kiwi League team to a historic win over David Havili (2012) Crusaders Australia in the recent Four Nations Tournament final. It being the first time NZ has beaten Australia in successive tests for 61 James Lash (2003-07) and Craig Moore (1999-2002) years. Earlier this year he was named the Vodafone Warriors named in Heartland XV which played NZ Marist XV and two Player of the Year for 2014, for the fourth time, and he has matches against the Cook Islands. signed on with the Warriors until the end of 2018. Mitchell Hunt (2009-13) was part of the winning New Zealand Blues 10's team to win the World Club 10's in Softball Singapore in late June. NZ JUNIOR BLACK SOX Congratulations to Luke Bowers Ben May (1996-99) in the 2014-15 Squad for Fukuoka Sanix (2009-13) who played in the World Championships held in Blues based in Japan in the Top League ñ the highest level of Canada in July, winning silver. rugby competition in Japan. Sione Vatuvei (1999-2001) and Andrew Goodman (1996-2000) in the 2014-15 Squad for Toyota Jido Shokki, In the ITM Grand Final, brothers James Marshall (2004-08) (Captain of Taranaki) and based in Japan in the Top League. Tom Marshall (2002-06) Makos had the unique situation of playing a grand final against James Lowe (2006-10) selected for the New Zealand Maori each other with James coming out the victor (photo below and right).

Julian Matthews Photo courtesy of Zimbio.com

10 Out And About In Brief Colin Gibbons (1958-60) had the privilege of visiting with 95 year old John Brice (1934-36) in Australia earlier this year. John wore his medals for the occasion. During WWII John was a Pilot Officer with the Royal Air Force Volunteer Service. In 1941 he was awarded the George Medal "this officer displayed great coolness and bravery" in the rescue of his gunner who was trapped in their crashed and burning aircraft. John keeps active and is a great swimmer, having had top placings in World Masters Games Swimming over the years for his respective age group, including the 90-94 age group! Ben Chambers (2004-10) landed his first job in London Musical Theatre in August, at the Royal Opera House Covent Garden in the musical Anna Nicole. He is under study to the part of Anna Nicole's Son Daniel. Well done Ben! Larry Ching (1963-66) retires at the end of 2014 as Waimea College Principal after 12 years in the role. This concludes a 43 year career as a teacher, deputy principal and principal in schools through the Nelson-Tasman region and New Zealand. Ryan Clough (2009-13) in his first year of an engineering degree at Canterbury University, Ryan also runs an accessories label called Thieves Supply selling his designer hats. Check out facebook.com/ThievesSupply. Gordon Keelty, JP (1958-1961) was recently elected as President of The National Male Choir of New Zealand. On European tours the choir has sung in such venues as York Minster, St George's Chapel Windsor, Notre Dame and La Madeleine in Paris, Salzburg Cathedral and Kajetaner Church (Mozart's Chapel) in Salzburg, St Stephens Dom and St Peters Church in Vienna, and the Royal Albert Hall and Royal Festival Hall in London. The choir's next tour will be to Canada in 2015. Luke Mills (2001-05) living and working for a design company in Hong Kong. Luke was this year selected as one of 14 finalists (out of 180 competitors worldwide) in a competition held by the New York Museum of Art and Design. His design was called Time in Delft (It's the clock). Sir Geoffrey Palmer QC (1955-59) received an honorary doctorate of laws from the University of Glasgow in July for "an unparalleled contribution to public life both in New Zealand and internationally." In 2015 he will give the Lord Scarman lecture in London on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the passage through the United Kingdom Parliament of the Law Commission Act 1965. Ben Petley (2009-13) won a full academic scholarship to Roanoke College, a private liberal arts school in Salem, USA. He will study for his pre-medical degree in psychiatry, neuro science and human development as well as playing tennis for the college – known as a student-athlete. Winners of the People's Choice award at the 2014 NZ Innovators Awards, Nelson based SnapIT, founded by Chris Rodley (1991-95), Andrew Rodley (1993-97) and their father Dave (1961-65), have developed an integrated video observation unit for New Zealand fisheries using innovative camera Top: Colin Gibbons hardware, software and cloud storage systems to replace on board human (1958-60) visiting with observers with recorded video. John Brice (1934-36). Studying Law, Japanese and International Relations at Victoria University, Below: Dave McLeod Troy Stade (2007-11) spent one of his summer breaks creating an entry for (1968-72) and his the World of Wearable Arts – Bizarre Bra section. The garment being inspired daughter Aurora. by a family connection and made up of shells from spent bullets which are split in half and then welded and filed to create a petal. "Like every boy growing up I enjoyed playing with Lego, but other than some after-school art classes I haven't done much... important to have a creative outlet." Jesse Walker (2006-10) named the Upper South Island Registered Master Builders Carters 2014 Apprentice of the Year. Photo courtesy of The Nelson Books By Old Boys Mail The Nelson College library was fortunate to be sent a copy of a Memoir written by Bob Burch (1937-40) of his book: Arty Bee - The Life & Times of Robert Thompson Burch. Paikea: The Life of ILG Sutherland, written by his son Oliver Sutherland (1956-60, Fell). Reform: A Memoir by Sir Geoffrey Palmer (1955-59) which includes a lengthy section on his experiences at Nelson College. 11 Nelson rotarian John Bethwaite(1957-61), pictured at left, has been honoured by being made a Kaumatua of the Whakatu Rotary Club. Photo courtesy The Nelson Mail

"To recognise his role in preserving the club's traditions and knowledge, providing leadership and nurturing new and younger members."

New Year Honours 2014 Honours For Warrant Officer Class 1 Paul Mumm (1980-85, Barnicoat) awarded the New Zealand Distinguished Service Decoration for services to the New Zealand Defence Force. He has provided exemplary service and commitment Old Boys to developing the New Zealand Army's All Arms weapons and shooting Congratulations to our Old Boys capabilities. For a decade, he has been head coach of the NZ Army combat shooting team and has represented NZ 11 times in international combat recognised in 2014 Honours Lists marksmanship competitions. Paul has done two tours in Timor and one in Afghanistan and is being deployed to the Sinai for 6 months as RSM – a NATO posting. Paul is shown with Lt Gen Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae, Governor-General of New Zealand. Peter Vela, ONZM, (1963-67) awarded a Knights Companion of the Said Order (KNZM) for services to the thoroughbred industry. Queen's Birthday Honours Dr Warren Tucker (1964-68) Companion of the NZ Order of Merit for services to the state. Dr Grant Williams (1975-79) a Member of the NZ Order of Merit for his contribution to science. John Harwood (1950-53) Queen's Service Medal for services to the community. Known as a man of action, John was also awarded the Hearing Hero Supreme Award for 2014. He makes at least 40 trips a year to advance the welfare of those who are hard of hearing. Over a year he clocks up about 2000 hours in voluntary service. ìUnderlying his laconic southern farmer style are the heart of a lion and the skills of an international negotiator. He is well respected in many quartersî National Foundation of the Deaf CEO Louise Carroll.

100 Congratulations to Bill Hursthouse (1928-31) who turned 100 years old on 10 July

Dr Stuart Gowland (1956-61) a urologist and Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, was presented with the Outstanding Service to the Community Award by RACS. "An outstanding surgeon who has made a very substantial contribution to surgical services and people living in rural areas." Nelson GP Dr Graham Loveridge (1968-70) has been awarded a distinguished service medal from the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners for his service to the community, almost 30 years of practice.

12 WWI Early Draft on Nelson's Cathedral Steps 650 Old Boys served in WWI and 120 never returned

Nelson College Museum is going to be open during 2015 on the first Sunday of the month from 1-3pm, in connection with the WW1 display at the Nelson Museum – all are welcome. The Nelson Provincial Museum has the complete list of all who served from the province [well over 2500] and that when people visit our WW1 exhibition they are invited to check that we have marked their ancestor with a small red poppy stamp. So far almost 500 names have a stamp but I am sure that with the help of Nelson College Old Boys we can get many more names recognised. Starting from 15 January 2015 the Museum will recognise the deaths of our servicemen on the exact Centenary of their death. Peter Millward CO Tasman Bays Heritage Trust – Nelson Provincial Museum Returned Never Returned Melville Mirfin (1903- The first Nelson collegian WWI 06) and three of his seven to fall in the great war was brothers, Stanley (1903- Captain Charles Harold 04), Ashton and George Reynell Watts (1895-1900, Commemorations 2015 fought in the Great War and 1902-1905). Charles originally all returned. Melville and joined Eastern Extension Scriptorium/Museum Stanley were boarders at Telegraph Co. but returned The Scriptorium, over the year has received a number of visitors, all very Nelson College and came to College in 1902 to pursue complimentary, thanks to the work of many people over the last 2-3 years. from Ikamatua, south of military studies. He gained The courtyard and frontage has been well maintained thanks to John Lines Reefton. Reference to the commission in the Imperial (1957-58) and his team. The original College Crest, on the building, has Mirfin family features on three Army from the Nelson College been resurrected and now visible for all to see. Internally, lockable glass of the four commemorative Cadets in 1905. Killed in sliding doors have been installed to the bookcases up stairs so that the NZ Post stamps, including action at the front in Belgium collections of old books can safely be displayed. the portrait of Melville, a on 25 December 1914 – a postcard he wrote and a day truce was to have been We are continually, and gratefully, receiving books, memorabilia, photos, family photo outside their observed... and reminiscences, from Old Boys', families and friends, to be placed on Ikamatua farm house, Oulton. "Poor Captain Watts display or for the Archives. Melville became a sergeant We are getting numerous requests from families, friends, researchers and and saw action as a medic stood on the parapet historians for information regarding Old Boys' and in particular with regards in Samoa, Egypt, Salonica of our tenches at to WW1. in Greece and the Western 8am and was shot Front. He was on board the If any Old Boy, friends or family would like to be shown through the ship Marquette, which was dead – the only shot Scriptorium at any other time, they may do so by contacting our valued torpedoed by the Germans "Old Boys' Liaison Officer" Gina Fletcher, at the College or myself on fired this day." in the Aegean Sea in late 027 7757872. 1915 of 741 people on board, An article in the Observer David Robertson (1956-61, Barnicoat) 167 were lost. "Mel was of 16 January 1915 notes mentioned in dispatches and the following... RNAS Bomber Pilot Donald E got a citation for bravery, for "At college, in 1905, Harkness (1907-12) saving lives." Stanley, a cook he was head of the A magnificent book, kindly who also became a sergeant, donated to the Nelson College saw action in Egypt before school, and captained Old Boys' Association by the heading to the Western Front. the college fifteen. He Harkness family. Stan had come across a badly wounded German on the was a splendid type For Don and the frontline. He was in a shell physically, 6ft 4" in hole, dying, Stan got down in height, and weighed men who flew the water and held his hand. with him, The The German took off his 14 stone." watch and gave it to Stan. He War to End All died there..." Wars.

13 The Nelson College Trust Foundation

Historic Flag Returned "Home" After 100 Years Headmaster Gary O'Shea, DP Tim Tucker, AP Ron Kelly, Whanau Wayne Hippolite and Maori Head Boy Kyle Ormsby look over the historic flag from Waihirere Marae The Nelson College Trust Foundation (NCTF) was established in 1978 for the benefit of Nelson in Gisborne before it was returned "home" in a "powerful College to promote and assist in the advancement of the students by growing and managing ceremony" (photo below). This rare and historic flag was an endowment fund. The Trust aims to ensure the long term sustainability of the College and originally brought to Nelson College by one of our first provide income to the College that is used to give the students facilities and opportunities Maori boarders Hetekia Te Kani te Ua (known as Te Kani) that they would not get by relying on state funding. – shown below top (1909-11). While at Nelson College Recent activities of the Trust range from assisting boys financially to attend national Te Kani studied piano at the Nelson School of music and competitions to larger projects such as solar power at Matakitaki Lodge - which is being used specialised in Chopin. The flag was discovered in our as a test bed for possible further solar power investment at College. Museum, 100 years after it was brought here. The flag was found to represent the Ringatu religion, which is a Going forward the Trust is supporting the planned Fitness and High Performvance Centre (a blend of traditional Maori beliefs and Christianity, and the significant project to redevelop the swimming pool, top field and new gym area). flags were central to it. The trust is seeking donations and bequests to grow the funds and continue to support the College in its endeavours to provide improved facilities and further opportunities to benefit the boys. Full details of the various options to support the trust can be found on the College website or contact the Trust Foundation secretary Gina Fletcher at gina@nelsoncollege. school.nz or phone (03) 548 3099. Current Trust Foundation members are: Chairman (Independent) Judge Tony Zohrab Headmaster Gary O'Shea College Board of Trustees Dennis Christian and Gaye Evans Old Boys' Association Colin Gibbons and Doug McKee Parent Teacher Association Pam Ewan and Carleen Vuillerman College Staff Tim Tucker

In appreciation of John Krammer's efforts in establishing the Krammer Sports Foundation Endowment Fund, he was presented, by 1st XV Co- Captain Quinten Strange, with a rugby ball signed by the 2014 Nelson College 1st XV. Photo courtesy of The Nelson Mail "To the many Old Boys, supporters and friends of NC who have donated calves and made other donations, they have been very much appreciated and I look forward to your continuing support of the Krammer Sports Endowment Fund. Currently there is just over $100k in the Krammer Fund, held within the Nelson College Trust Foundation, my aim is $1 million." John Krammer (1947-50)

Mataki – Thank You John McCaul (1954-60, Barnicoat) for his recent donation of fleece tops and waterproofs in a variety of sizes – much appreciated!

14 Obituaries "John was a qualified far from a golf course he *SINCLAIR John Mowlem mechanical engineer who became a very good golfer 2013 (1937-38) on 13 March in specialized in hydro-electric and represented Hawke's Palmerston North aged 90 power ~ he worked on Bay in Freyberg Rose Bowel years. many of New Zealand's Tournaments. He was also *BLUMSKY John Patrick power schemes. He also a very good lawn bowler in QSM (1943-45) passed was the Senior Mechanical the same club, Omarunui), as away in Christchurch on 1 Engineer for hydro-electric I was in and we often played August after a short illness. 2014 power schemes in Malawi, together. He was a regular A respected broadcaster the Philippines, and attender at local Old Boys around the country. Best PNG, and was very much Meetings over the years. known for his interviewing ABRAHAMS Bruce (1958- esteemed and appreciated Max Mabin (1939-43) and technique and debating 61) passed away 18 June by those, of all nationalities, I will be going to the funeral (which he learnt at College) aged 69 years. District who were working under on Thursday." Jim Dine *RICHARDS Ross Leslie on topical issues, and the Chair Bay of Plenty Old Boys' him." Vivien Christian (1941-43). (1961-67) passed away report he did for TV One Committee; Vice President 16 August. A central and from Antarctica at the time NCOBA. "I spent a very much loved figure for his of the Erebus disaster – he pleasant day fishing with *FLORENTINE Lawrence MCDOUGALL Ian Alistair family and the New Zealand received the Antarctic Medal him at Cooks Beach earlier (Larry) (1943-47) passed (1946-52) on 20 February in pottery community. for this work. zin the year and I did try and away 27 July 2014. the Philippines. help him sing the School "Dad was an outstanding Song on New Years Eve but lawyer but, to the four of STEVENSON Bernard HARDWICK-SMITH Gaudeamus Igitur was a bit us, he was a wonderful MCKAY Roy (1957 – NC Richard (1945-48) passed Geoffrey (1935-39, beyond me. He was very Dad." Geralyn Florentine. Caretaker 1968-2006) away on 22 August in Nelson. Rutherford) passed away gifted musically as was his Throughout his life he passed away peacefully on 14 September aged 91 years. Father who is still living in maintained an active interest 1 September aged 71 years. WHITEHEAD Philip Nelson at 95." Crew. in Nelson College and was A much loved caretaker Hanson (1944-48) passed a proud Old Boy. He was always remembered for his away 19 May 2014. HOOSON Leslie Murray always very grateful to sense of humour, great hair, (Murray) (Cmdr RNZNVR BALCHIN Robert the College for the good tea, smoked savs and green rtd, VRD and Bar) (Bob) Ernest (1941-42, ginger wine. education he received there WIFFEN Keith (1936-39, (1944-47) passed away 4 Barnicoat) passed away on and the interest shown him Fairfield) passed away on September 26 June aged 86 years. Dad by the teaching staff at the 25 February aged 91 years. said of Nelson College that MAPP Hayden Lloyd time, encouraging him to "He was a passionate old they were defining years (1993-14) on 25 May as continue and further the boy... and was constantly *INNES Henry Simon for him in becoming a man. the result of an accident at education that allowed him recounting his days and (Simon) (1955-58, He emigrated to Australia Hawea Flat. Aged 34 years. his hugely successful career. friends from college. He Rutherford) passed away 5 in 1955 where he spent Larry kindly bequested was an active NCOB of the July 2013. "He always spoke most of his working life in that his copy of the Bill Wairarapa division from the highly of his education at Sydney in Superannuation *METHVEN Ronald Burke painting "Old Rivals" 1940's to 1980." Alastair Nelson College." Administration. He retired to James (1939-45) passed be donated to the Nelson Wiffen (1972-76, Fell). the Gold Coast, Queensland. away on 23 August in College Scriptorium. Auckland aged 86 years. MCLENNAN Roy While at Nelson College Alexander MBE passed he was an outstanding *WILLIAMS Barry Mostyn BANNISTER David (Dave) *GREENSLADE Ross away 18 September. Mayor swimmer winning Junior (1945-48, NC Staff 1956- John (1965-67) passed Webber (1948-55) passed of Nelson for 3 terms 1971- (1943), Intermediate (1944) 58) passed away 15 January away 3 January aged 62 away 23 January after a 1980 (9 years) Local roading and Senior (1945) School aged 82 years. Fondly years. short illness aged 76 years. contractor. – see Wikipedia Champion. He was the remembered for his wit, entry founding father of child intelligence, humility and kindness. *INCH Douglas Henry mental health services in Auckland. MILLWARD Patrick Ritchie (1954) passed away 12 July. (1939-41) passed away 26 WIN Pat William (1939- 45) NZ432712, RNZAF, June. *LAMB Peter James MOSSMAN Keith Wilmot WW2; NC STAFF 1962- (1960-64) passed (1946-50, Rutherford) at 1985 - HOD Technical away suddenly 28 May. Gisborne on 24 August. NOCK Alan Lisle (1955-60) Dept 1974-1985; Monro Passionate supporter of passed away in Canberra on Housemaster; passed away the College, Vice President 15 December after a short MUNN Paul Davison JP 26 October aged 90 years. Nelson College Old Boys' illness. Alan had (1943-47, Barnicoat) on Pat was the initial driving Association, USA Chair lived in Canberra for around 22 September peacefully at force and Chairman of Nelson College Old Boys. 45 years. Tauranga. He was passionate the Nelson College Trust *BOLT Air Marshal Sir See full story page 16 of about College and rarely Foundation, involved in the Richard KBE CB DFC AFC, Bulletin. missed an Old Boys' Nelson College Old Boys' OXLEY Francis James RNZAF (Rtd) (1936-39) passed away 27 July aged 91 function. Association, yachting and (Jim) Handen (1945- "Paul kept in regular contact the Nelson City Brass Band. 50, Monro) passed away years. Bomber pilot, chief of *LOWANS Graeme defence staff. Regarded as Edward (1947-40) passed with the College and I had He received the Nelson City suddenly but peacefully many a wonderful telephone Civic Award in 2001, CFM. 27 December. Jim left the "father of the air force" away 19 February. A Top by many Royal NZ Air Force Nelson batsman, known by conversation with him. He a generous bequest to will be missed." Gina Fletcher the Preserved Capital personnel. his friends and team-mates as "Monk". Graeme was also (Endowment) Fund of There are so many interesting the Nelson College Trust a talented footballer and BOULTON Daniel (Danny) *O'NEILL-STEVENS Finn stories to tell with each and every Foundation, along with badminton player. one of these Old Boys that have Michael (1965-66). (2009-13) tragically as the a separate bequest to result of an accident on 27 passed. Please refer to the *Obituary Mataki, which was gratefully LOWES Harley (JH) (1943- July aged 18 years. "His smile received. section http://www.nelsoncollege. CHRISTIAN John Benjamin 45, Barnicoat) passed away could light up the night." school.nz/obituaries of the Nelson (1955-59) passed away 15 peacefully on 26 October College website for further full June at Nelson Hospital. at the age of 85. "Living not obituaries.

15 Professor Peter Lamb 21 June 1947 – 28 May 2014

"Respect humanity, know yourself and make your own luck." Peter Lamb, Senior Prizegiving, December 2013

2005

Photo courtesy of The Nelson Mail

Altruistic Old Boy Professor Peter Lamb of a cobbler in Victory Square to one of has been honoured from Nelson to Niger for the foremost global warming meteorology his life's work. experts in the US. "Nelson College provided a strong basis for his education." Peter died suddenly in May this year, at his home in the United States. A special Teacher in charge of the Lamb Environment Photo courtesy of The Nelson Mail assembly was held in his honour at Nelson Centre, Ken Ross, said the school bought College in October of this year. beehives with funds donated by Lamb. The 2009 Peter was a world-renowned meteorology centre was established in 2005, and Lamb expert. He was director of the Co-operative had donated to it annually. Institute for Mesoscale Meteorological He said Lamb was able to provide resources Studies at the University of Oklahoma. He to set up learning opportunities that "must became a leader in the field of climate be unique in New Zealand". fluctuations, including as an adviser to the With donations from Peter, Nelson College Obama Administration. set up a micro business around apiculture He attended Nelson College from 1960-64, and beekeeping. The school owns 10 and was one of our most prominent and beehives that produce a honey crop of passionate supporters in recent years. about 250 kilograms each year. Peter first approached Nelson College in He said students working on the projects 2004 wanting to become involved with the gained insights into business processes, development of environmental programmes. managing livestock and producing a Peter spoke at our senior prizegiving saleable product. They had built a native last year about human evolution, social tree nursery, and for the past four years have inequality and Sir Ernest Rutherford. produced around 1000 native plants for Fish & Game and the Nelson City Council. 2014 "The way you delivered your speech made it very interesting, and much better than most Lamb had been a "very generous and speeches we get throughout the year. I altruistic old boy". On hearing of his death, loved how you talked about the taxi drivers, colleagues from around the world wrote it made it seem much more down to earth... letters and emails which were compiled into Thank you very much for coming all the way two books to honour Lamb. Copies of these down from America to talk to us, I think the are held within the Scriptorium, as well as prizegiving will be the best I have attended his thesis which the library holds. because of your speech". Peter will be sadly missed by all that knew Student George Sellwood him, and we thank Joy and Larry Oakly and At a special assembly held for Peter in late Peterís children Kate and Brett for their October, his sister Joy Oakly told the school continued support of the College. A private about her brother's life work, and love of remembrance service will be held at the playing sports while at Nelson College. She Nelson College Scriptorium for Peter in late told the students about the rise of the son December.