LEADERSHIP

At Havelock North High School


At HNHS we acknowledge the trend in leadership away from the authoritative model to one which recognises that all students have developing leadership qualities.

At Havelock North High School, we acknowledge the trend away from an authoritative model of student leadership to one which recognises that all students have developing leadership qualities.  We also believe that school is a place where every student should have the opportunity to develop their leadership capacity.  Our vertical form class and house structure supports students to develop a strong sense of citizenship and to demonstrate leadership amongst their peers.  This extends to the many leadership positions that exist within the extensive extra-curricular programme that is on offer to every student. 

Instead of a small group of autonomous prefects, our Year 13 leadership model includes Head Students, House Leaders, and nine Year 13 Committees.  Through these roles, every Year 13 student has the opportunity to shape the culture of Havelock North High School and develop as a young leader.

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Joel Wilton

PRINCIPAL

Head Students 2026

​​​​​​​Thomas Heaps, Ella Soltau, ​​​​​​​Matthew Vial.



Board  Student Representative

Elvies Kim

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Year 13 House Leaders

Kauri House Leaders

Eddie Gunn(Leader), Sharon Jones(Leader),

Danielle Wishnowsky(Deputy), Liam McKee(Deputy)


Miro House Leaders

James Maxwell (Deputy), Sophie Tasker(Leader),

Ko-B Brooking-Biggs(Leader), Scarlet Johnson(Deputy - Absent)

Rātā House Leaders

Jake Jenkins(Deputy), Chloe Croft(Deputy),

Neve Avery(Leader), Jacob Thomas(Leader)

Tainui House Leaders

Benjamin Finnie(Leader), Lily Beale(Leader),

Olivia Jackson(Deputy), Christian Porcer(Deputy)

Year 13 Committee Leaders

Academic Committee

Max Franks &

Rainna Kim

Community Services Committee

Olivia Jackson &

Olivia Hudson

Cultural Committee

Saffron Olsen &

Thea Holm 

Environmental Committee

Arya Chebbi &

Bianca Schnell Wilhelm

Hauora Committee

Megan Clark &

Mia Stettner

International Committee

Chiza Vogel &

Yume Yoshimura

School Services Committee

Silvia Johnston &

Naisa Sahariar

Sports Committee

Ruby Thompson &

Arlo McDonald

Taiohi Tū Committee

Danielle Patena-Flint &

Jayve Wire


Year 9 and 10 Diploma

Year 9 and 10 students work towards the Year 9 and 10 Diploma throughout their first two years at Havelock North High School.  The diplomas encourage students to be well-rounded and to make the most of every opportunity on offer at the school.  Students interested in developing their leadership capacity are encouraged to strive towards achieving a full diploma in their junior years.


The six arms that students work towards are:

  • Personal Organisation
  • Personal Responsibility
  • Sporting Involvement
  • Cultural Involvement
  • Form Class and Community Involvement
  • House Support

The diploma is personalised and reflects the number of areas in which each student has reached the required standard. ​