Hato Paora College is a Catholic, Māori Boys' Boarding school located near Cheltenham, Feilding, New Zealand. It was founded in 1947 under the leadership of Marist Priest, Isaac J Gupwell. It is the largest Boys' Maori Boarding Secondary School in New Zealand.
Notable alumni
Aroha Awarau, journalist, editor, playwright
Morvin Edwards, former New Zealand Kiwi Rugby League Player, Rangi Mātāmua, indigenous studies and Māori cultural astronomy academic; Professor of Mātauranga Māori; New Zealander of the Year 2023 Max Takuira Matthew Mariu SM (1952–2005), Auxiliary Bishop of Hamilton (1988–2005), first Māori Catholic bishop. Shannon Paku, professional rugby union player Morvin Simon, composer and kapa haka expert Archie John Te Atawhai Taiaroa (3 January 1937 – 21 September 2010), Māori leader Otere Black, professional rugby union player