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Our Alumni

Takapuna Alumni

Takapuna Grammar School has always had a strong commitment to developing well-rounded students with good values who give back to their community. Many alumni have made their mark here in New Zealand and around the world contributing expertise and energy to a wide range of endeavours. They demonstrate the values and qualities that have been an important part of the school’s culture from the start and continue to be today. Striving to achieve your personal best, service to others and humility are keystones of Takapuna Grammar School. These notable alumni inspire those coming next to do their best and contribute to making the world better.

Past pupils

LordeElla Yellich-O’Connor
Singer, SongwriterGin Wigmore
Founder of The Warehouse Group and The Tindall FoundationSir Stephen Tindall
KBE Yachtsman and EnvironmentalistSir Peter Blake
Clinical psychologist, Writer and ActorPamela Stephenson
PlaywrightBruce Mason
Health Science ConsultantAngela Cullen
Adventurist & EntrepreneurShaun Quincey
International CricketerRichard Jones
International SailorRalph Roberts
Olympic Medal Winning RowerJuliette Drysdale
World Cup Winning Rugby PlayerHannah Porter
International SoftballerJackie Smith
NZ Olympic AthleteArthur Eustace
NZ Olympic SwimmerWinifred Griffin
NZ Potter ArtistBarry Brickell
NZ Olympic MedalistEliza McCartney
NZ Commonwealth Games MedalistJacko Gill
NZ Rugby All BlackBrad Johnstone
NZ Rugby All BlackDon McKay
Internationally Renowned Heart SurgeonRowan Nicks
ONZM Musical Arranger, Composer, ConductorGary Michael Daverne
NZ 2009 Entrepreneur of the YearDiane Foreman
Ex-Governor and Commander in Chief, Grenada, West IndiesSir Ian Turbett