Massey High School
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Massey High School is a co-educational state secondary school in Auckland
, New Zealand
established in 1969. The school is located on the western edge of the city, giving it a blend of suburban and rural students. It has experienced significant roll growth over the past few years and is now the third largest school in New Zealand. In 2009 it was rated decile 5.
spread to the west and north the school experienced significant roll growth and an increase in suburban students. In order to accommodate this large roll growth the school had to make use of prefabricated class rooms dotted around the campus.
In 2003 the school began a comprehensive campus development programme to bring facilities up to date, opening the Bruce Candy Science Centre, a three story complex with dedicated specialist labs for physics, biology, chemistry, electronics and horticulture. Classroom allocation was streamlined in 2003 to create dedicated buildings for each department, with buildings being specifically dedicated to English, international languages, mathematics, computing and commerce, art, and history.
The Science Centre was followed in 2004 by the Jack Adam Gymnasium (the second gymnasium on campus), as well as a refurbished swimming pool and athletics complex. A new technology building was completed in 2005 offering specially designed rooms for wood, fabric and metal technologies as well as automotive studies.
In July 2008 MHS was the venue for the launching of the Ministry of Health's Food and Beverage Classification System for New Zealand schools and early childhood education.
In 2008 the school celebrated its 40th anniversary. Honored with a Massey High School Alumni Award were Jack Adam, Dr Robert Dunlop, Professor Paul Moon
, Brigadier Timothy Keating, Linda Vagana
and Philippa Boyens
.
In 2009 the Uniform Committee made up of representatives from staff, students, parents and the Board of Trustees approved a newly redesigned uniform with a more modern feel, all students should be in the new uniform by 2011.
A new Performing Arts Centre is due to open in 2011.
and Unitec
have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to work together on the project. The school is currently in negotiations with the Ministry of Education for approval, funding and a timeframe for the project. Westgate Collegiate would be the first of its kind in New Zealand. As of 2010 the Collegiate project has been significantly overhauled to take into account the construction of a new high school in the area, Hobsonville Point High School
As of 2009 the school's ethnic composition was as follows:
The five schools are named after West Coast beaches of the local area:
Principal: Mr B Ritchie
Associate Principal: Mr M Jones
Deputy Principals: Mr J Tinling, Mrs P Cranston and Miss P Evans
for the opposition National Party
at the New Zealand Youth Parliament
with Daisy Hunter chosen to represent Labour
MP, Lynne Pillay
. Joanna Kenerley was awarded first in Accounting Scholarship for New Zealand in 2009. In 2008 former head boy and Dux Edward Ganly was awarded a NZ Education and Scholarship Trust (NZEST) Scholarship for NCEA exam success. In 2010 Jai Min Choi and Lujia Xu were selected to represent the New Zealand Chemistry Olympiad Team to compete in the 42nd International Olympiad to be held in Tokyo.
Media Studies is a rapidly growing subject at Massey and students are invited to create short films for screening at the annual Moscars Film Festival. At the screening night awards are given out for acting and production by special guests from the film and television industry.
A new Performing Arts Centre is due to open in 2011 featuring a 500 seat theatre, cafe, lobby and dedicated rooms for music, drama and dance.
Massey High School also embarks on bi-annual overseas sporting trips, including a rugby tour of the UK and Europe in 2004, a rugby and netball tour of South Africa in 2006, a tour of Canada and the USA in 2008 which included rugby, netball, girls' and boys' badminton and girls' and boys' hockey teams, and a tour of Argentina in 2011 involving Rugby and Hockey teams.
The Massey High School Annual Golf Tournament is held yearly at Huapai Golf Club to support the Sports Department. In 2008 the tournament raised $17,000 for the school.
, Paula Griffin
and Catherine Latu
.
. The 1st XV have been prominent in North Harbour Secondary Schools rugby for many seasons. The school has a strong and lively rivalry with many schools, the largest of these being with Westlake Boys. The team plays its home games at nearby Moire Park. They shared the North Harbour Secondary School title with Takapuna Grammar in 2007 after the two teams drew 15-15 in the final at North Harbour Stadium. They finished runners up in 2009 after earlier in the season winning the North Harbour Sevens title. In 2011 they became the North Harbour champions defeating Rosmini College in the final. The Girls rugby team has won the North Harbour title in 2004, 2005 and 2007.
In 1996 the Senior Boys were undefeated through the year, won the Auckland Points Series, the Auckland Championships, the Auckland Handicap Series (it was only the second time one team had won all three titles), the North Island Championships, and the New Zealand Team Time Trial Championships. The Senior Girls completed a hat-trick for them in retaining their New Zealand Secondary Schools Cycling Title. Individually the following students have all represented New Zealand at school or club level, Vanessa Cheatley, Jon-Paul Hendriksen, George Fuge, Kirsty Robb, Gordon Bearman, Windy Rodokal, Marina Duvnjak, Jarrod Scott, Wade Rose, Lisa Haynes, and Brian Good.
In 2011 Mayor Len Brown presented the school with a cheque for $2,000 to 'Massey Cycling' which he described as the "future of New Zealand cycling".. Sammy Croft was selected to the Under 17 New Zealand Development Squad for track cycling at the age of 14.
The school has produced 4 All Blacks
: Kurt Sherlock
, Anthony Tuitavake
, Ron Cribb
and Troy Flavell
, along with three New Zealand Kiwis: Kurt Sherlock
, Dean Lonergan
and Shontayne Hape
. In 2007 past students Nafi Tuitavake, Solomon King and staff member Chad Tuora played for the NZ Sevens World Series winning team while Chris Smylie represented NZ Maori. In 2009 Ken Pisi, Nafi Tuitavake and Nalu Tuigamala made the New Zealand Under 20 team. Massey had its first Olympian when Peter Nicholas competed in the 470-class yachting event at the Sydney Olympics. In 2007 Marina Duvnjak was selected in the New Zealand Women's cycling team. Paula Griffin was selected to the Silver Ferns and was named captain of the New Zealand Under 21 World Championship team in 2009. While in 2008 Danielle Barry was selected to play for the New Zealand Badminton team.
2007
Daniel Bell won 11 gold medals in the Australasian Tri-Series Swimming Championships and was judged male swimmer of the meet. In the process he broke a New Zealand record and was subsequently ranked 2nd in the world in his age group. Amy Latu was selected to the NZ Under-21 Netball Squad. Oliver Harding Sheath won the Under-19 Boys' New Zealand Road Cycling Championship. Jamie Johns won 5 gold medals, 3 silvers and 2 bronzes at the National Swimming Age Group Championship and was later named in the Trans Tasman Tri-Series Swimming Team. Ashraf Dhoray became the New Zealand Under 18 Boys Doubles and Mixed Doubles Champion in badminton. Luke Charlesworth became the New Zealand Under 21 singles badminton champion and added the New Zealand singles, doubles and mixed doubles titles to his list of achievements in the NZ Age Group Championships. Following the same tournament 4 Massey Students were chosen to represent New Zealand in the Junior World Championships: Ashraf Dhoray, Luke Charlesworth, Kritteka Gregory and Emily Ang. Lance Beddoes became the New Zealand Under 15 Squash Champion and was selected in the New Zealand World Junior Elite Squad. Caitlin Campbell was selected for the New Zealand Women's Soccer team for a tour of China. She was also selected for the New Zealand Under 17 team. Shane Taupo was selected for the Karate World Cup Competition. Alyssa Longville won 3 gold medals at the New Zealand Roller Skating Championships.
2008
Daniel Bell finished 5th as part of a NZ mens 4 x 100m medley relay team in the Beijing Olympics. He broke two national records at the Olympic qualifying meet, was awarded a SPARC Air New Zealand Inspiring Kiwis Scholarship and he also won the ASB Young Sportsman of the Year Award. Lance Beddoes retained his New Zealand Under 15 Squash Champion title. Thomas Enoka was selected to the New Zealand Under-19's Softball team to play in the world championships along with past students Ben Enoka and Callum Compain. Matthew Oxley, Campbell Enoka and Tamihana Nau were selected for the New Zealand Under-16 Softball team. Nikki Johns was selected for the U-15 NZ Waterpolo team. Emily Ang was selected for the Badminton New Zealand National Squad. Nicholas Gerrard was selected for the Under 18 NZ team for the Oceania Games in Saipan
for Athletics in high jump and long jump. Franz Vogel selected for the NZ U-18 Ice Hockey Team.
2009
In 2009 Matthew Ogden won the NZSS Orienteering title, beating fellow Massey student Gene Beveridge into second place. Lance Beddoes selected for the Squash New Zealand World Junior Squad.
2011
The Massey Boys Softball team won the National Championship after earlier winning the Auckland Championship. Tane Moore became New Zealand Under 16 Orienteering Champion. Caleb Vautier was selected for the Under 17 tournament team at the national championships. Zac Scott was selected to play for the New Zealand Junior Breakers team to tour Australia.
Auckland
The Auckland metropolitan area , in the North Island of New Zealand, is the largest and most populous urban area in the country with residents, percent of the country's population. Auckland also has the largest Polynesian population of any city in the world...
, New Zealand
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
established in 1969. The school is located on the western edge of the city, giving it a blend of suburban and rural students. It has experienced significant roll growth over the past few years and is now the third largest school in New Zealand. In 2009 it was rated decile 5.
History
Established in 1969, the school was initially based at Henderson High School until the buildings on the current site at Don Buck Road were completed in 1970. Initially the school had a rural makeup but as the city of AucklandAuckland
The Auckland metropolitan area , in the North Island of New Zealand, is the largest and most populous urban area in the country with residents, percent of the country's population. Auckland also has the largest Polynesian population of any city in the world...
spread to the west and north the school experienced significant roll growth and an increase in suburban students. In order to accommodate this large roll growth the school had to make use of prefabricated class rooms dotted around the campus.
In 2003 the school began a comprehensive campus development programme to bring facilities up to date, opening the Bruce Candy Science Centre, a three story complex with dedicated specialist labs for physics, biology, chemistry, electronics and horticulture. Classroom allocation was streamlined in 2003 to create dedicated buildings for each department, with buildings being specifically dedicated to English, international languages, mathematics, computing and commerce, art, and history.
The Science Centre was followed in 2004 by the Jack Adam Gymnasium (the second gymnasium on campus), as well as a refurbished swimming pool and athletics complex. A new technology building was completed in 2005 offering specially designed rooms for wood, fabric and metal technologies as well as automotive studies.
In July 2008 MHS was the venue for the launching of the Ministry of Health's Food and Beverage Classification System for New Zealand schools and early childhood education.
In 2008 the school celebrated its 40th anniversary. Honored with a Massey High School Alumni Award were Jack Adam, Dr Robert Dunlop, Professor Paul Moon
Paul Moon
Paul Moon is a New Zealand historian and a professor at the Auckland University of Technology. He is a prolific writer of New Zealand history and biography, specialising in Māori history, the Treaty of Waitangi and the early period of Crown rule....
, Brigadier Timothy Keating, Linda Vagana
Linda Vagana
Linda Vagana, MNZM is an international netball coach and former representative player from New Zealand. Vagana played as a circle defender, and was a member of the New Zealand national netball team, the Silver Ferns, from 1993 up until 2002, earning 61 caps...
and Philippa Boyens
Philippa Boyens
Philippa Boyens, MNZM, is a New Zealand screenwriter who co-wrote the screenplay for Peter Jackson's film series The Lord of the Rings with Peter Jackson and Fran Walsh, for which the trio won an Oscar at the 76th Academy Awards in 2004. Boyens worked with the same collaborators on the screenplay...
.
In 2009 the Uniform Committee made up of representatives from staff, students, parents and the Board of Trustees approved a newly redesigned uniform with a more modern feel, all students should be in the new uniform by 2011.
A new Performing Arts Centre is due to open in 2011.
Westgate Collegiate
In 2005 it was made public that the school had conducted research into the possibility of turning the school into a collegiate. The project, dubbed Westgate Collegiate, would split the school into a Junior College (year 9-11), to be located on the existing refurbished grounds, and a Senior College (year 12-14), to be based on an entirely new campus planned for land adjacent to the existing school. The Senior College will offer an appropriate blend of secondary and tertiary programmes. Massey High School, the University of AucklandUniversity of Auckland
The University of Auckland is a university located in Auckland, New Zealand. It is the largest university in the country and the highest ranked in the 2011 QS World University Rankings, having been ranked worldwide...
and Unitec
Unitec New Zealand
Unitec Institute of Technology is the largest institute of technology in Auckland, New Zealand with over 23,800 students in 2010....
have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to work together on the project. The school is currently in negotiations with the Ministry of Education for approval, funding and a timeframe for the project. Westgate Collegiate would be the first of its kind in New Zealand. As of 2010 the Collegiate project has been significantly overhauled to take into account the construction of a new high school in the area, Hobsonville Point High School
Demographics
Massey High School's ethnic makeup is one of the most diverse in New Zealand, with over twenty languages spoken by the school's students.As of 2009 the school's ethnic composition was as follows:
- NZ European 40%
- Maori 23%
- Samoan 8%
- Indian 4%
- Chinese 2%
- Cook Island Maori 2%
- Tongan 2%
- South East Asian 2%
- Fijian 1%
- Niuean 1%
- other Asian 5%
- other European 4%
- other Pacific 2%
- other 4%.
Bilingual Unit
In 2005 the school introduced a bilingual unit with instruction taught in both English and Te Reo Maori. Subjects are studied with a Maori focus. The programme is restricted to select students who must meet academic requirements, regardless of ethnic background. The school launched the programme in response to what has been perceived as huge needs, opportunities and a growing demand in the public and private sector of New Zealand for students who are equipped with bicultural skills through a comprehensive education in Te Reo Maori.International Students
The school has around 50 full time international students, and actively markets itself overseas to prospective students. Tuition fees for international students are NZ$3,500 per term if studying less than a year, or NZ$12,000 for a full year's tuition. The school also assists with accommodation and travel to and from Auckland Airport.Five Schools System
Because of the school's roll growth, the decision was made in 2003 to split the school into five smaller, separate homogeneous groups. Each school is led by two School Deans and comprise a mixture of classes from Year 9 to Year 13. School Deans have their offices in the physical body of their school so that direct pastoral care can be delivered. The intention of the grouping is to improve pastoral care and encourage a sense of belonging, by providing a small school atmosphere within a large school. The role of the form teacher as the significant adult in a student's school life is enhanced. Each school has an assembly once a week, and participates as a group for sporting, cultural and social activities. They compete against each other in sports and other events throughout the year with a cup being awarded to the winning school.The schools also each hold a school senate, in which elected students represent their classes at forums to discuss issues relating to their school specifically.The five schools are named after West Coast beaches of the local area:
- AnawhataAnawhataAnawhata is a beach on the coast of New Zealand west of Auckland.-Location:Distance from Auckland; 40km . To the south of Anawhata is Piha, Karekare and Whatipu...
(red) - KarekareKarekare, New ZealandKarekare is a small coastal settlement in northern New Zealand, where the Waitakere Ranges descend into a large black sand surf beach.- Location :It is located 35 kilometres west of Auckland city centre, south of the larger beach of Piha....
(yellow) - MuriwaiMuriwaiMuriwai, also called Muriwai Beach, is a coastal community located on the west coast of North Island, New Zealand. It is also home to a large colony of gannets.- Location :...
(blue) - PihaPihaPiha is a northern New Zealand coastal settlement with a population of about 600. It is one of the most popular beaches in the area and a major day-trip destination for Aucklanders throughout the year, although especially so in summer.-Location:...
(purple) - Te HengaTe Henga (Bethells Beach)Te Henga is a coastal community located in the north of the North Island, New Zealand. The Māori name Te Henga, meaning sand, originally applied to a wide area of the lower Waitakere River valley, but in 1976 the New Zealand Geographic Board changed the name of the beach from Bethells Beach to Te...
(green)
Management team
The management team oversees the general day to day running of the school.Principal: Mr B Ritchie
Associate Principal: Mr M Jones
Deputy Principals: Mr J Tinling, Mrs P Cranston and Miss P Evans
Student academic achievements
In 2007 Sam Jackson was chosen to represent John KeyJohn Key
John Phillip Key is the 38th Prime Minister of New Zealand, in office since 2008. He has led the New Zealand National Party since 2006....
for the opposition National Party
New Zealand National Party
The New Zealand National Party is the largest party in the New Zealand House of Representatives and in November 2008 formed a minority government with support from three minor parties.-Policies:...
at the New Zealand Youth Parliament
New Zealand Youth Parliament
The New Zealand Youth Parliament is a national event held once in each term of parliament . New Zealand’s 6th Youth Parliament will be held on 6 & 7 July 2010. The previous youth parliaments were held in 2007 , 2004, 2000 and 1997 and 1994.Youth Parliament is an initiative of the Minister of Youth...
with Daisy Hunter chosen to represent Labour
New Zealand Labour Party
The New Zealand Labour Party is a New Zealand political party. It describes itself as centre-left and socially progressive and has been one of the two primary parties of New Zealand politics since 1935....
MP, Lynne Pillay
Lynne Pillay
Barbara Lynne Pillay, known as Lynne Pillay is a New Zealand politician, and member of the Labour Party.- Member of Parliament :...
. Joanna Kenerley was awarded first in Accounting Scholarship for New Zealand in 2009. In 2008 former head boy and Dux Edward Ganly was awarded a NZ Education and Scholarship Trust (NZEST) Scholarship for NCEA exam success. In 2010 Jai Min Choi and Lujia Xu were selected to represent the New Zealand Chemistry Olympiad Team to compete in the 42nd International Olympiad to be held in Tokyo.
The Arts
Massey High School runs an annual theatrical production. Past shows have included The Wizard of Oz, Bugsy Malone, Cabaret and Fame. The school also runs an annual Arts Week, in which students and the community are encouraged to participate in the arts. Arts Weeks features daily events including theatrical shows, choir and orchestral performances, musical performances by student bands, an art exhibition. Arts Week concludes with the yearly talent quest known as Showcase. The annual Massey Fashion Show takes place during Arts Week and showcases student designers and models.Media Studies is a rapidly growing subject at Massey and students are invited to create short films for screening at the annual Moscars Film Festival. At the screening night awards are given out for acting and production by special guests from the film and television industry.
A new Performing Arts Centre is due to open in 2011 featuring a 500 seat theatre, cafe, lobby and dedicated rooms for music, drama and dance.
Sports/Culture
Massey High School has a very successful sports programme, with its renowned Sports Academy accepting new students each year. The Sports Academy supports young athletes by providing facilities and coaching to help students reach their goals. Sports facilities include two gymnasia, a swimming pool, movement studio, tennis facility, weights room, cricket pitches, two rugby fields and three soccer fields. An annual athletics day is held as a competition between the five schools where all students partake in athletic activities for their school.Massey High School also embarks on bi-annual overseas sporting trips, including a rugby tour of the UK and Europe in 2004, a rugby and netball tour of South Africa in 2006, a tour of Canada and the USA in 2008 which included rugby, netball, girls' and boys' badminton and girls' and boys' hockey teams, and a tour of Argentina in 2011 involving Rugby and Hockey teams.
The Massey High School Annual Golf Tournament is held yearly at Huapai Golf Club to support the Sports Department. In 2008 the tournament raised $17,000 for the school.
Netball
The Premier Netball team were the New Zealand secondary school champions in 2005 and 2006. This was the first time a NZ secondary school team had won back to back national titles. The team has featured notable players such as Linda VaganaLinda Vagana
Linda Vagana, MNZM is an international netball coach and former representative player from New Zealand. Vagana played as a circle defender, and was a member of the New Zealand national netball team, the Silver Ferns, from 1993 up until 2002, earning 61 caps...
, Paula Griffin
Paula Griffin
Paula Griffin is a New Zealand netball player. She is currently a member of the New Zealand national netball team, the Silver Ferns, and plays in the ANZ Championship, signing with the Central Pulse for 2012....
and Catherine Latu
Catherine Latu
Cathrine Latu is a New Zealand netball player. Latu was a member of the New Zealand Secondary Schools and New Zealand U21 teams, and debuted in the National Bank Cup with the Northern Force in 2005...
.
Rugby Union
The Massey High School rugby system has produced many of the games stars and has a close relationship with the Massey Rugby ClubMassey Rugby Club
The Massey Rugby Club is a New Zealand rugby union club located in Massey, Waitakere City. They are part of the North Harbour Rugby Union and compete in their competitions.-History:...
. The 1st XV have been prominent in North Harbour Secondary Schools rugby for many seasons. The school has a strong and lively rivalry with many schools, the largest of these being with Westlake Boys. The team plays its home games at nearby Moire Park. They shared the North Harbour Secondary School title with Takapuna Grammar in 2007 after the two teams drew 15-15 in the final at North Harbour Stadium. They finished runners up in 2009 after earlier in the season winning the North Harbour Sevens title. In 2011 they became the North Harbour champions defeating Rosmini College in the final. The Girls rugby team has won the North Harbour title in 2004, 2005 and 2007.
Cycling
Massey has produced numerous national representative riders in the past two decades and enjoyed a great deal of team success. The Junior Boys team won the New Zealand Secondary Schools Team Time Trial title in 1993. The Senior Girls won their first New Zealand Team Time Trial Title in 1994. The team finished off 1994 at the top of New Zealand Secondary Schools Cycling by winning the Junior Boys, Junior Girls, Senior Girls, and Senior Boys New Zealand Individual Cycling Championships. In 1995 Massey High School began to dominate New Zealand Secondary Schools Cycling. The Senior Girls successfully defended their Auckland and National Titles and the Senior Boys won the New Zealand Title.In 1996 the Senior Boys were undefeated through the year, won the Auckland Points Series, the Auckland Championships, the Auckland Handicap Series (it was only the second time one team had won all three titles), the North Island Championships, and the New Zealand Team Time Trial Championships. The Senior Girls completed a hat-trick for them in retaining their New Zealand Secondary Schools Cycling Title. Individually the following students have all represented New Zealand at school or club level, Vanessa Cheatley, Jon-Paul Hendriksen, George Fuge, Kirsty Robb, Gordon Bearman, Windy Rodokal, Marina Duvnjak, Jarrod Scott, Wade Rose, Lisa Haynes, and Brian Good.
In 2011 Mayor Len Brown presented the school with a cheque for $2,000 to 'Massey Cycling' which he described as the "future of New Zealand cycling".. Sammy Croft was selected to the Under 17 New Zealand Development Squad for track cycling at the age of 14.
Hockey
The 1st XI Mens Field Hockey team rose to prominence in 2005 winning the North Harbour Premier Division, beating current National Champions Westlake Boys High and rivals Rangitoto College. Former notable members of the winning team include NZ U21 & U18 representative Raynesh Smith, and NZU16 representatives Yashvant Masters and Sanjay Smith.Curling
The boys curling team won the Auckland and North Island Championship in 2007 and finished 3rd in the National Championship in the same year. The mixed curling team finished 2nd in the North Island and New Zealand Mixed Championships in 2009.Basketball
The Premier Boys Basketball team has won the western zone championship three years in a row in 2006, 2007 and 2008. In 2008 they went unbeaten and are so far unbeaten in the 2009 season. The Premier Girls Basketball team has produced many national representatives, the most prominent of which is Chevannah Palvaast who is currently playing for Monmouth University in the United States on a scholarship.Badminton
The Premier Girls Badminton team won the New Zealand Secondary Schools title in 2006.Golf
Tadgh Campbell was selected to play in the World Under 15s Golf Championship in Jakarta and was placed 16th in the world.Music
The Massey High School choir won the top award for performance of a New Zealand work (one of the top three awards) at the Big Sing choral festival and competition. They were competing against 58 other Quckland choirs.Rugby League
In 2009 the Massey High School 1st VIII won the Auckland Under 85 kg rugby league title after finishing runners up in 2008. The team also finished runners up in the North Harbour Secondary Schools competition in 2009 and 2010 in the 85kg grade. In 2011 Massey won the Open Weight Grade in the North Harbour competition defeating reigning champions Westlake Boys High School 38-8.Softball
In 2011 the Massey High School boys softball team won the National Championship for the first time after winning the Auckland Championship earlier.Theatre Sports
In 2005 and 2006 the senior theatresports team won various competitions as well as individual members performing in the NZ comedy festivalWrestling
In 2001 Year 11 student Luke Weir won a gold medal in the 58kg category in the North Island championships.Individual Success (national honours)
Post SchoolThe school has produced 4 All Blacks
All Blacks
The New Zealand men's national rugby union team, known as the All Blacks, represent New Zealand in what is regarded as its national sport....
: Kurt Sherlock
Kurt Sherlock
Kurt Sherlock is a dual international representing his home country of New Zealand in both rugby codes union and league, though he was never capped for a Test match under the union code. He made his rugby league début for the Kiwis in 1989.-Early years:...
, Anthony Tuitavake
Anthony Tuitavake
Anthony Tuitavake is a New Zealand rugby union footballer. He plays his rugby as a centre or on the wing. Tuitavake, of Tongan descent, is a fast attacking centre, who not only finishes backline moves himself, but also has the vision to create space and scoring opportunities for his outsides...
, Ron Cribb
Ron Cribb
Ronald Te Huia Cribb is a real estate agent and formerNew Zealand rugby union player. A very talented loose forward, the 1.94 m, 110 kg Cribb is a former All Black, and mainly plays number eight.- Career :...
and Troy Flavell
Troy Flavell
Troy Vandem Flavell is a New Zealand rugby union player who currently plays for Bayonne in the French Top 14. Flavell has won 22 caps for New Zealand, and mainly plays lock. He is known for his power in the scrum and his repeated foul play...
, along with three New Zealand Kiwis: Kurt Sherlock
Kurt Sherlock
Kurt Sherlock is a dual international representing his home country of New Zealand in both rugby codes union and league, though he was never capped for a Test match under the union code. He made his rugby league début for the Kiwis in 1989.-Early years:...
, Dean Lonergan
Dean Lonergan
-Playing career:Dean represented the New Zealand Kiwis from 1986 to 1991 and also represented Auckland. He played for the Glenora Bears and City Newton Dragons in the Auckland Rugby League competition and the Canberra Raiders in the NSWRL Premiership....
and Shontayne Hape
Shontayne Hape
Shontayne Hape is a New Zealand-born rugby footballer, a dual-code rugby international. He plays rugby union at centre for London Irish and England. He has also previously played rugby league for the Bradford Bulls in Super League and New Zealand Warriors in the National Rugby League...
. In 2007 past students Nafi Tuitavake, Solomon King and staff member Chad Tuora played for the NZ Sevens World Series winning team while Chris Smylie represented NZ Maori. In 2009 Ken Pisi, Nafi Tuitavake and Nalu Tuigamala made the New Zealand Under 20 team. Massey had its first Olympian when Peter Nicholas competed in the 470-class yachting event at the Sydney Olympics. In 2007 Marina Duvnjak was selected in the New Zealand Women's cycling team. Paula Griffin was selected to the Silver Ferns and was named captain of the New Zealand Under 21 World Championship team in 2009. While in 2008 Danielle Barry was selected to play for the New Zealand Badminton team.
2007
Daniel Bell won 11 gold medals in the Australasian Tri-Series Swimming Championships and was judged male swimmer of the meet. In the process he broke a New Zealand record and was subsequently ranked 2nd in the world in his age group. Amy Latu was selected to the NZ Under-21 Netball Squad. Oliver Harding Sheath won the Under-19 Boys' New Zealand Road Cycling Championship. Jamie Johns won 5 gold medals, 3 silvers and 2 bronzes at the National Swimming Age Group Championship and was later named in the Trans Tasman Tri-Series Swimming Team. Ashraf Dhoray became the New Zealand Under 18 Boys Doubles and Mixed Doubles Champion in badminton. Luke Charlesworth became the New Zealand Under 21 singles badminton champion and added the New Zealand singles, doubles and mixed doubles titles to his list of achievements in the NZ Age Group Championships. Following the same tournament 4 Massey Students were chosen to represent New Zealand in the Junior World Championships: Ashraf Dhoray, Luke Charlesworth, Kritteka Gregory and Emily Ang. Lance Beddoes became the New Zealand Under 15 Squash Champion and was selected in the New Zealand World Junior Elite Squad. Caitlin Campbell was selected for the New Zealand Women's Soccer team for a tour of China. She was also selected for the New Zealand Under 17 team. Shane Taupo was selected for the Karate World Cup Competition. Alyssa Longville won 3 gold medals at the New Zealand Roller Skating Championships.
2008
Daniel Bell finished 5th as part of a NZ mens 4 x 100m medley relay team in the Beijing Olympics. He broke two national records at the Olympic qualifying meet, was awarded a SPARC Air New Zealand Inspiring Kiwis Scholarship and he also won the ASB Young Sportsman of the Year Award. Lance Beddoes retained his New Zealand Under 15 Squash Champion title. Thomas Enoka was selected to the New Zealand Under-19's Softball team to play in the world championships along with past students Ben Enoka and Callum Compain. Matthew Oxley, Campbell Enoka and Tamihana Nau were selected for the New Zealand Under-16 Softball team. Nikki Johns was selected for the U-15 NZ Waterpolo team. Emily Ang was selected for the Badminton New Zealand National Squad. Nicholas Gerrard was selected for the Under 18 NZ team for the Oceania Games in Saipan
Saipan
Saipan is the largest island of the United States Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands , a chain of 15 tropical islands belonging to the Marianas archipelago in the western Pacific Ocean with a total area of . The 2000 census population was 62,392...
for Athletics in high jump and long jump. Franz Vogel selected for the NZ U-18 Ice Hockey Team.
2009
In 2009 Matthew Ogden won the NZSS Orienteering title, beating fellow Massey student Gene Beveridge into second place. Lance Beddoes selected for the Squash New Zealand World Junior Squad.
2011
The Massey Boys Softball team won the National Championship after earlier winning the Auckland Championship. Tane Moore became New Zealand Under 16 Orienteering Champion. Caleb Vautier was selected for the Under 17 tournament team at the national championships. Zac Scott was selected to play for the New Zealand Junior Breakers team to tour Australia.
Business
- Kevin F Gaskell - founder of Gaskell Guitars, internationally renowned guitar manufacturer and brand.
Entertainment
- Angela BloomfieldAngela Bloomfield-Career:She starred in Shortland Street for nine years, transforming Rachel McKenna from the school girl daughter of clinic boss into a university student, bar manager and later, a Shortland Street clinic employee....
- actress, Shortland StreetShortland StreetShortland Street is a New Zealand prime-time soap opera, first broadcast on Television New Zealand's TV2 on 25 May 1992. It is the country's longest-running drama and soap opera, being broadcast continuously for over 4500 episodes and 19 years, and is one of the most watched television programs in... - Karl BurnettKarl BurnettKarl Burnett is a New Zealand actor born 27 February 1976 best known for his portrayal of Nick Harrison on the long-running New Zealand soap opera, Shortland Street. He was 16 years old when offered the role of Nick Harrison on the popular New Zealand soap Shortland Street in 1992...
- actor, Shortland StreetShortland StreetShortland Street is a New Zealand prime-time soap opera, first broadcast on Television New Zealand's TV2 on 25 May 1992. It is the country's longest-running drama and soap opera, being broadcast continuously for over 4500 episodes and 19 years, and is one of the most watched television programs in... - Philippa BoyensPhilippa BoyensPhilippa Boyens, MNZM, is a New Zealand screenwriter who co-wrote the screenplay for Peter Jackson's film series The Lord of the Rings with Peter Jackson and Fran Walsh, for which the trio won an Oscar at the 76th Academy Awards in 2004. Boyens worked with the same collaborators on the screenplay...
- Academy Award winning screen writer, co-wrote The Lord of the RingsThe Lord of the Rings film trilogyThe Lord of the Rings is an epic film trilogy consisting of three fantasy adventure films based on the three-volume book of the same name by English author J. R. R. Tolkien. The films are The Fellowship of the Ring , The Two Towers and The Return of the King .The films were directed by Peter...
film series - Daniel LoganDaniel LoganDaniel Logan is an actor from New Zealand known to Star Wars fans as the young Boba Fett from the film Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones.-Early life and career:Logan was born in Auckland, New Zealand on 6 June 1987...
- actor, Star WarsStar WarsStar Wars is an American epic space opera film series created by George Lucas. The first film in the series was originally released on May 25, 1977, under the title Star Wars, by 20th Century Fox, and became a worldwide pop culture phenomenon, followed by two sequels, released at three-year...
series - Briar March - film director
- The majority of the members of BlindspottBlindspottBlindspott is a nu metal/alternative rock band from Waitakere, New Zealand. They were formed in 1997, originally consisting of Damian Alexander , Marcus Powell , Shelton Woolright , Gareth Fleming and Karl Vilisini, also known as DJ Dlay .-Formation and debut album :Blindspott began in 1997 and...
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Military
- Major General Timothy Keating - Chief of NZ Army, Member of the Order of Merit for Services to Army Strategic Planning
Sport
- Meghan Ashford - World Championship aerobics finalist
- Daniel BellDaniel Bell (swimmer)Daniel Bell is a Paralympic swimming competitor from Australia. He won a bronze medal at the 2000 Sydney Games in the Men's 4x100 m Medley 34 pts event.-References:...
- swimmer, represented NZ at the 2008 Summer Olympics2008 Summer OlympicsThe 2008 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXIX Olympiad, was a major international multi-sport event that took place in Beijing, China, from August 8 to August 24, 2008. A total of 11,028 athletes from 204 National Olympic Committees competed in 28 sports and 302 events...
, winner of two Junior World Championship titles in 2008, winner of the ASB Young Sportsman of the Year Award in 2008 and winner of a silver medal in the 2010 Dehli Commonwealth Games. - Caitlin CampbellCaitlin CampbellCaitlin Amelia Campbell is a New Zealand association football player who represented her country.She was a member of the New Zealand squad in the inaugural FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup playing 2 group games; a 0-1 loss to Canada, and a 1-2 loss to Denmark.Campbell also represented New Zealand at...
- footballer. - Vanessa Cheatley - cyclist, represented New Zealand at the Manchester Commonwealth Games.
- Ron CribbRon CribbRonald Te Huia Cribb is a real estate agent and formerNew Zealand rugby union player. A very talented loose forward, the 1.94 m, 110 kg Cribb is a former All Black, and mainly plays number eight.- Career :...
- former All Black, currently plays for the Kobe Steel Kobelco SteelersKobe Steel Kobelco SteelersKobe Steel Kobelco Steelers are a Japanese rugby union team owned by Kobe Steel, Ltd., and based in Kobe. They were the first ever Top League champions when the League started in the 2003-4 season...
. - Troy FlavellTroy FlavellTroy Vandem Flavell is a New Zealand rugby union player who currently plays for Bayonne in the French Top 14. Flavell has won 22 caps for New Zealand, and mainly plays lock. He is known for his power in the scrum and his repeated foul play...
- former All Black, 2008 Auckland Blues captain. - Paula GriffinPaula GriffinPaula Griffin is a New Zealand netball player. She is currently a member of the New Zealand national netball team, the Silver Ferns, and plays in the ANZ Championship, signing with the Central Pulse for 2012....
- netballer, New Zealand national netball team, Northern MysticsNorthern MysticsThe Northern Mystics are a New Zealand netball team based in Auckland that currently compete in the trans-Tasman ANZ Championship. The franchise was formed in 2007 as an amalgamation of two teams from the National Bank Cup – the Northern Force and the Auckland Diamonds – after the competition was...
and Central PulseCentral PulseThe Central Pulse are a New Zealand netball team based in Wellington that compete in the trans-Tasman ANZ Championship. The Pulse represent several New Zealand regions in the North and South Islands, from East Cape in the north to Tasman and Marlborough in the south, and were formed as an...
. - Shontayne HapeShontayne HapeShontayne Hape is a New Zealand-born rugby footballer, a dual-code rugby international. He plays rugby union at centre for London Irish and England. He has also previously played rugby league for the Bradford Bulls in Super League and New Zealand Warriors in the National Rugby League...
- represented NZ at Rugby League and England at Rugby Union. - Catherine LatuCatherine LatuCathrine Latu is a New Zealand netball player. Latu was a member of the New Zealand Secondary Schools and New Zealand U21 teams, and debuted in the National Bank Cup with the Northern Force in 2005...
- member of the Samoa national netball teamSamoa national netball teamThe Samoa national netball team represent Samoa in international netball tests and competitions. The team are coached by former Samoa and New Zealand representative player Linda Vagana. As of 26 July 2011, Samoa are 13th in the IFNA World Rankings...
and the Northern MysticsNorthern MysticsThe Northern Mystics are a New Zealand netball team based in Auckland that currently compete in the trans-Tasman ANZ Championship. The franchise was formed in 2007 as an amalgamation of two teams from the National Bank Cup – the Northern Force and the Auckland Diamonds – after the competition was...
. - Dean LonerganDean Lonergan-Playing career:Dean represented the New Zealand Kiwis from 1986 to 1991 and also represented Auckland. He played for the Glenora Bears and City Newton Dragons in the Auckland Rugby League competition and the Canberra Raiders in the NSWRL Premiership....
- represented NZ at rugby league. - Peter Nicholas - sailor, represented NZ at the Sydney Olympics in the 470-class in yachting.
- George PisiGeorge PisiGeorge Pisi is a rugby union player for the Northampton Saints in the Aviva Premiership.Pisi made his provincial debut playing for North Harbour in 2005 alongside his elder brother Tusi Pisi. He made 50 appearances for North Harbour before transferring to Taranaki for the 2010 ITM Cup...
- rugby player, Auckland Blues and the North HarbourNorth Harbour Rugby UnionThe North Harbour Rugby Union , commonly referred to colloquially as North Harbour or simply Harbour, is a provincial rugby team which competes in the ITM Cup , the successor to the country's former domestic competition, the National Provincial Championship .-Area:Harbour Rugby encompasses a...
team. - Ken Pisi - rugby player North HarbourNorth Harbour Rugby UnionThe North Harbour Rugby Union , commonly referred to colloquially as North Harbour or simply Harbour, is a provincial rugby team which competes in the ITM Cup , the successor to the country's former domestic competition, the National Provincial Championship .-Area:Harbour Rugby encompasses a...
team. - Tusi PisiTusi PisiTusi Pisi is a rugby union player who played for North Harbour in the Air New Zealand Cup. His position is fly half, but he has also played at centre and full back...
- represented North HarbourNorth Harbour Rugby UnionThe North Harbour Rugby Union , commonly referred to colloquially as North Harbour or simply Harbour, is a provincial rugby team which competes in the ITM Cup , the successor to the country's former domestic competition, the National Provincial Championship .-Area:Harbour Rugby encompasses a...
, Canterbury Crusaders, and Toulon Rugby. - Kurt SherlockKurt SherlockKurt Sherlock is a dual international representing his home country of New Zealand in both rugby codes union and league, though he was never capped for a Test match under the union code. He made his rugby league début for the Kiwis in 1989.-Early years:...
- represented Auckland and NZ at rugby and rugby league and also Eastern Suburbs Roosters in the NSWRL. - Chris SmylieChris SmylieChris Smylie is a New Zealand rugby union player, who plays at halfback. Although he made his provincial debut for North Harbour in 2002, he currently plays for Otago in the NPC and the Highlanders in the Super 14, and has been named in the New Zealand Māori squad for 2006.Smylie was named NPC...
- rugby player, NZ Maoris Member of the Auckland Blues and the North HarbourNorth Harbour Rugby UnionThe North Harbour Rugby Union , commonly referred to colloquially as North Harbour or simply Harbour, is a provincial rugby team which competes in the ITM Cup , the successor to the country's former domestic competition, the National Provincial Championship .-Area:Harbour Rugby encompasses a...
team - Anthony TuitavakeAnthony TuitavakeAnthony Tuitavake is a New Zealand rugby union footballer. He plays his rugby as a centre or on the wing. Tuitavake, of Tongan descent, is a fast attacking centre, who not only finishes backline moves himself, but also has the vision to create space and scoring opportunities for his outsides...
- rugby player, All BlacksAll BlacksThe New Zealand men's national rugby union team, known as the All Blacks, represent New Zealand in what is regarded as its national sport....
, Auckland Blues and the North HarbourNorth Harbour Rugby UnionThe North Harbour Rugby Union , commonly referred to colloquially as North Harbour or simply Harbour, is a provincial rugby team which competes in the ITM Cup , the successor to the country's former domestic competition, the National Provincial Championship .-Area:Harbour Rugby encompasses a...
Team. - Linda VaganaLinda VaganaLinda Vagana, MNZM is an international netball coach and former representative player from New Zealand. Vagana played as a circle defender, and was a member of the New Zealand national netball team, the Silver Ferns, from 1993 up until 2002, earning 61 caps...
- netballer, represented the Silver FernsSilver FernsThe New Zealand national netball team, commonly known as the Silver Ferns, represent New Zealand in international netball. The team take their nickname from the Silver Tree Fern , which is an iconic emblem for many New Zealand sports teams. The Silver Ferns were formed in 1938 as a representative...
from 1992-2003.