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Dan Te Whenua Walker
Dan Te Whenua Walker’s life has been an amazing journey. In a recent interview with David Letele (the Brown Butterbean), he was described as a

A Word from the Principal
Exciting Campus Developments and Opportunities to Give Back We’re thrilled to share that construction of our 16 new purpose-built teaching spaces is progressing beautifully and

Te Aratai College now has a Weights Gym!
Ever since the Te Aratai campus opened in 2022, pupils and PE teachers alike have wanted to establish a Weights gym. Weights gyms are now

Introducing Ric Horsfall LHS 1985-89
We are very happy to introduce to you our newest Trustee, Ric Horsfall, LHS 1985-89. While many of you will know him well for his

2025 Award winner – Sophia Brinsdon-Barclay
2025 Stationery Award winner – Sophia Brinsdon-Barclay We are pleased to announce the 2025 recipient of the Linwood Te Aratai Foundation Stationery Award, funded by

Kay Joyce (now Flower) LHS 1960-63
Our event organiser was pleased to meet Past Pupil, Kay Flower, for the first time at the Mark Rocket event. She was astonished however to

Building an Aerospace Nation with Mark Rocket, 21 June 2025
Alumnus Mark Rocket delivered a fascinating talk to a very appreciative audience on 21 June at Te Aratai Te Puna auditorium. Mark began his talk

Natalie Slade and Oliver Cumming: From Linwood to London
Natalie Slade and Oliver Cumming: From Linwood to London England is home for two Linwood ex-students with a desire to serve their communities and make

A word from the Principal – Dec 2024
Kia Ora and Talofa As I reflect on my first year as Principal at Te Aratai College, I am filled with gratitude and a sense