Once upon a time in a faraway land, a young prince lived in a shining castle. Although he had everything his heart desired, the prince was spoiled, selfish, and unkind. But then, one winter’s night, an old beg- gar woman came to the castle and offered him a single rose in return for shelter from the bitter cold. more..

The new hall was a perfect venue for our annual State of the Arts evening, One guest noted that ‘anything looks good in this hall’, I thought to myself that any venue looks great with our Senior Art on display! more..

The senior choir, Vocal Point, attended the annual Big SIng competition in Whangarei on Thursday 10th June. A larger choir this year of 35 students performed three pieces, a classical piece - Canon of Joy, a modern piece - Colours of the Wind more..

The Welcome Concert at the end of May was a resounding success with great support from the college and community. Laughton Kora (dressed in an actual penguin suit) creatively directed the concert with instrument teachers more..

To celebrate the opening of our new auditorium, a concert has been organised to welcome our Community. We have a variety of performers to entertain you, including some of our professional itinerant music teachers - Laughton Kora (guitar), Jenny Erina (voice), Vaughan Morgan (guitar) and Paul Hansen (drums).
Date: Friday 28 May Time: 7.00-9.30pm in the new Mahurangi College Auditorium
Ticket prices: $20 adults, $15 college students and senior citizens, available from school office. more..

On the 4th of May our Kiribati performing group showed us the dances they performed at the Pasifika Festival in Auckland last term. The Pasifika festival is a gathering of all the Pacific communities in New Zealand. It is a very special day for the Pacific communities who perform and compete against friends and meet up with family who live in other parts of New Zealand. It is a day to watch dancing and hear singing. more..

On Tuesday 15th September, the Kiribati culture group, made up of Kiribati students from Mahurangi College, gave a performance of their songs and dances to the senior and Junior assemblies. The performances were well received and at the end of it, the students presented a flag of Kiribati to David Macleod, the school's principal, for display on the Gymnasium wall. more..

The countries most unconventional Art gallery via a 8m truck arrived at Mahurangi College for two days this week. For many students this was the first chance they have been given to see live art - the true scale, texture and colour of the art work. The truck showcases 60 artworks from well known New Zealand artists. more..

This week Mahurangi College has hosted the Top Art exhibition. This is a selection of 25 excellence and scholarship folio boards, from around New Zealand. Senior art students have been able to see first hand the standard of work required to achieve to the highest level. more..

The stage band and Choir had a couple of days practising together at their annual camp. This Intensive camp allowed the members of both these groups to develop as a team and kick start the years music programme. The groups both made great progress and they look forward to their respective competitions later in the year. more..

Our Junior production of Joseph and his amazing technicolour dreamcoat was performed by junior and middle school students from Wednesday 10th September through to Saturday 13th September at the Mahurangi College School Hall. It was a fun and colourful evening with great performances by all involved including some memorable performances by a few staff and senior students. more..

About 80 Mahurangi College students were on stage at the Aotea Centre in Auckland on Friday evening June 13, for the annual Stage Challenge event, after giving the locals a preview the night before. The presentation at the Aotea Centre was magnificent and extremely well received by the audience winning 6 awards of excellence plus two special awards. more..