– CEO of BDG Synthesis, ( organic chemistry) Professor Alex Malahoff (1951–1956) – pioneered use of submersibles to explore submarine volcanoes, CEO of GNS Science 2002–2012 Tony Mahon (1947–52) – built a reputation for his extensive research on geothermal energy; awarded Joseph Aidlin Award Dr Campbell Nelson FRSNZ (1957–61) – ex-Professor of Earth Studies at Waikato University, awarded 2004 Hutton medal by the Royal Society Business Sam Morgan (1989–1992) – founder of TradeMe Politics and public service Hon. Justice Andrew Becroft (1971–1975) – Principal Youth Court Judge of New Zealand David Farrar (1981–1985) – political activist, blogger and pollster Hon. Justice Richard Heron (dec.) (1948–1954) – former high Court judge Professor Stuart McCutcheon (1968–1972) – Vice-Chancellor, the University of Auckland Rear Admiral E.C. (Ted) Thorne CB, CBE, Rtd (1935–1938) – Chief of Navy 1972–1975 Peter Button – OBE, Rescue Helicopter Pilot. Sport Basketball Troy McLean – Wellington Saints and former Tall Blacks basketball player Cricket Bruce Edgar (1970–1974) – former New Zealand cricketer Don Neely – cricket historian, administrator, and former player Jeetan Patel (1994–1998) – Black Cap (New Zealand cricketer) Barry Sinclair – former New Zealand Test captain Ian D S Smith (1970–1973) – sports commentator and former New Zealand cricketer Football Billy Harris (1977–1981) – New Zealand football player Chris Killen (1995–1998) – New Zealand football player Shane Rufer (1974–1979) – New Zealand football player Wynton Rufer (1976–1979) – New Zealand football player Terry Serepisos (1977–1981) – former owner of Wellington Phoenix FC Michael Utting – New Zealand football player Hockey Mitesh Patel (1990–1994) – Black Sticks (New Zealand hockey player) Rugby League Sione Faumuina (1994–1997) – rugby league player, Castleford Tigers, formerly New Zealand Warriors and North Queensland Cowboys Joseph Tapine (2007–2011) – rugby league player, Canberra Raiders, formerly Newcastle Knights Rugby Union Roy Kinikinilau (1993–1998) – rugby union player, Waikato and Chiefs, formerly Hurricanes, Highlanders Motu Matu'u – Wellington Hurricanes Hooker Grant Nisbett (1964–1968) – sports broadcaster Ma'a Nonu – All Black Second Five-Eighth Mark Reddish – rugby union player, Wellington Lions, Hurricanes, Highlanders Ardie Savea – All Black, Wellington Lions, Wellington Hurricanes Flanker Julian Savea – All Black, Wellington Lions, formerly New Zealand Sevens team, IRB International junior player of the year, Wellington Hurricanes winger Ofisa "Junior" Tonu'u (1999–2000) – All Black halfback Graham Williams (1956–1963) – All Black flanker Mick Williment (1953–1957) – All Black fullback Running Derek Froude (1973–1977) – represented New Zealand