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From Gordonton to Oxford and back

November 11, 2018October 22, 2021 N8N 11 Comments 125th anniversary gordonton school, Dr Ngapare Hopa, First Maori woman Phd Oxford, Gordonton history, Gordonton School reunion

The first Maori woman to gain a PhD – from Oxford, no less – began her educational journey at Gordonton School 78 years ago. Meet Dr Ngapare Hopa.

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Hopscotch and horses: old school memories

October 14, 2016June 15, 2020 N8N 3 Comments gordonton 125th reunion, gordonton school history, Gordonton School reunion

Local history gems – Clarice Hoban (nee Riddell) still remembers the names of the draft horses who pulled the milk wagon – Jock and Bonny.

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