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Keep up to date with alumni achievements, school milestones, reunions, events and community news from Pakūranga College.

Pakūranga College at the 1990 Auckland Commonwealth Games

Pakūranga College at the 1990 Auckland Commonwealth Games

With the Commonwealth Games about to kick off, we thought we’d look back at when…
July 22, 2026
Two Alumni Going for Gold at the Commonwealth Games

Two Alumni Going for Gold at the Commonwealth Games

Two past Pakūranga College students will be competing in the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games at…
July 1, 2026
Iconic Artwork by Former Teacher, Julie Woodward, on the Move

Iconic Artwork by Former Teacher, Julie Woodward, on the Move

“It was a totally serendipitous experience, I never thought it would happen.” If you have…
December 10, 2025
Remembering Michael Williams, Principal 2009 – 2023

Remembering Michael Williams, Principal 2009 – 2023

A mighty Tōtara has fallen. Past-Pakūranga College Principal, Michael Williams, passed away on Saturday 15…
November 17, 2025
Bruce Kendall: Local Legend and Pakūranga College Alumnus

Bruce Kendall: Local Legend and Pakūranga College Alumnus

Bruce Kendall (1982), has long been a familiar name in the sporting world. The former…
November 10, 2025
From Pakūranga to UK Grocery Chief

From Pakūranga to UK Grocery Chief

Congratulations to Ashwin Prasad (1993), who has been appointed as the new CEO of Tesco…
July 31, 2025
Rethinking Plastic Waste with 2007 Alum, Rui Peng

Rethinking Plastic Waste with 2007 Alum, Rui Peng

2007 alum, Rui Peng, recently popped back into the college and he certainly has been…
May 27, 2025
From Typewriters to Technology: The Changing Classroom of Barbara Scott

From Typewriters to Technology: The Changing Classroom of Barbara Scott

When Barbara Scott first started teaching at Pakūranga College in 1979, her classroom looked very…
June 24, 2024
Former Students Making Waves in the USA

Former Students Making Waves in the USA

Our alumni community continues to shine with an update from two recent graduates both studying…
March 14, 2024