Last Thursday of the month at 5:30pm
30 January
27 February
27 March
24 April No meeting ANZAC Day
29 May
26 June
24 July
28 August
25 September
30 October
27 November Last meeting followed by Dinner
29 November Year 13 Graduation
John, or JP, is from Holopeka, Ha‘apai & Kolomotu‘a – Nuku‘alofa, Kingdom of Tonga with ties to Lau in the Fiji Islands.
A proud Ōtāhuhu College alumnus and member of Grey house, John works as a broadcaster on the TVNZ show ‘Tagata Pasifika’ and Pacific Media Network radio show ‘PMN Tonga’.
John caught the bug for the media industry whilst studying at Ōtāhuhu College and is particularly passionate about utilising the media as an outlet to convey the rich culture and heritage of Pasifika people in Aotearoa and abroad.
He joined the Ōtāhuhu College whānau to support the students to reach their full potential.
Kia Tamatane!
Mālō ‘aupito/vinaka vakalevu.
Craig Sionetuato is a proud alumnus of Otahuhu College and a member of Hopana, with ancestral ties to the villages of Tuapa and Mutalau in the beautiful island of Niue.
He is the Director of Pacific Regional Services on the executive team of the Pasifika Medical Association, leading efforts to support Pacific communities across Aotearoa and the wider region. His work has taken him into communities across the Pacific, including Samoa, Fiji, Tonga, Vanuatu, Niue, and many others, where he has worked directly to strengthen health and community services.
Committed to giving back, Craig has also joined the Otahuhu College Board of Trustees, serving both his community and the school that helped lay the foundation for his future.
As an ex-student and former Head Boy of Otahuhu College, I am privileged and blessed to now serve as a teacher, coach, and contributor to a range of extra-curricular activities within the school. I view the opportunity to stand as the staff representative on the Board of Trustees as a meaningful way to give back to the community that has shaped my personal and professional journey. My experiences as both a student and a staff member provide me with a unique perspective and an informed understanding of the culture, values , and aspirations of our school. I am committed to representing staff with integrity, supporting the Board’s decision-making, and ensuring that the needs of our students, staff, and wider school community remain at the centre of our collective work.
