Auckland Grammar School Old Boys Association

We are thrilled to be heading back Down Under this May for our Australian reunions! All Old Boys based in Melbourne and Sydney (and further afield) are invited to join Headmaster Tim O'Connor and Board Chair Grant Trethewey' 76 at Henry and the Fox on Wednesday 13 May and the London in Paddington on Thursday 14 May. Tickets are $40AUD, but if you are a recent leaver, DM us to receive a discount code for a half-price ticket!

Melbourne tickets: https://community.ags.school.nz/ =showEvent&EID=E329

Sydney tickets: https://community.ags.school.nz/ =showEvent&EID=E330

Per Angusta Ad Augusta

On Monday evening, the annual Halberg Awards were held and we are so thrilled for Old Boy Hamish Kerr '10. Hamish not only was named Sportsman of the Year for the second consecutive year, but he was crowned as the Supreme Halberg Award winner, recognising the high-jumper’s stellar 2025! Hamish (second from right) is pictured with Dame Valerie Adams, OBA President Murray McKinnon, QSM '59 and Hamish's coach James Sandilands who was named Coach of the Year

Kicking off this weekend, the 2026 Winter Olympics will see Old Boy Ben Barclay '15 competing in the Men's Freeski Big Air and Slopestyle events on the slopes of Milano Cortina in northern Italy. Congratulations on your selection Ben - can't wait to see you in action! Thanks to The NZ Team for these fabulous photos

Recent leaver Tom Jones '20 (left) has had a phenomenal first-class debut for Otago in the Plunket Shield against Wellington! The grandson of former New Zealand cricketer Jeremy Coney and chosen for the New Zealand Under 19 team at just 16 years old, Tom gained his first century off just 87 balls, much to the delight of his teammates. Congratulations Tom!

During one of their regular training sessions this week, the Rowing squad had the opportunity to talk with Old Boy Oli Welch ’17 (pictured back row in red jacket) who was on hand to give the students guidance and advice. Oli has recently returned from the World Rowing Championships in Shanghai, where he and partner Ben Taylor won Gold in the Men’s Pair

Preparations are well underway for this year's Augusta Awards Dinner, taking place on Thursday 6 November in the Old Boys' Pavilion. We will recognise this year's recipients - Richard Chambers '85, Dr Murray MacCormick, CNZM '59, David Morgan, ONZM '73 and Lion Award winner Matt Macdonald '12. Tickets are now on sale (https://community.ags.school.nz/ =showEvent&EID=E312) - will we see you there?

🎉 We are stoked to congratulate Old Boys Josh Fusitu’a ’15 and Benet Kumeroa ’15 who have been selected in the All Blacks XV squad for the upcoming Northern Tour, to play three games in November against the Barbarians, England and Uruguay. These two have shown grit, skill and consistency across both Super Rugby and NPC, and a massive honour and a deserved reward for their hard work. Go well, Josh and Benet! 🖤🏉

We are excited to host Auckland Rugby this weekend for their final round-robin game of the 2025 Bunnings Provincial Rugby campaign against Otago Rugby!
📅 Saturday 4 Oct 2025
⏰ Kick-off at 2:05pm
📍 Auckland Grammar School, entry via Barnett Crescent
🎟️ Tickets: https://aucklandrugby.flicket.co.nz/events/f7bf144b-4d6b-4baf-ac8f-7cf328dfdc54/reservation?slug=f829264e&code=arugrammar (for every adult ticket sold, half the proceeds go straight back to support the School's Colts Cricket team)
Don’t miss the action, the atmosphere, and the chance to support the School - see you on the sidelines!

From a nail box to the North Stand 🏉 As a 10-year-old in 1937, Old Boy Hal Lawry stood on a nail box to watch the Springboks' historic 17-6 win over the All Blacks at Eden Park. Almost nine decades later, Hal was back - this time with daughter Julyan - to see the All Blacks prevail 24-17 and extend their unbeaten run to 51 on Saturday night. An extraordinary living link to rugby history

🎉 Calling all Old Boys - this one’s for you! 🎉

On Saturday 4 October, Auckland will takes on Otago in a huge NPC clash right here on campus - and you can be part of it! For every ticket sold, half the proceeds go straight back to support the School's Colts Cricket team. Don’t miss the action, the atmosphere, and the chance to give back to the School - see you on the sidelines!

👉 Grab your tickets now: https://shorturl.at/bIVHU

Even Typhoon Wipha couldn't stop a wonderful evening in Hong Kong! 🎉 Former Headmaster John Morris caught up with Old Boys Dr Alex Ng '93 (centre) and Roderick Lai '93 (left) for stories, laughter, and great memories over dinner alongside three generations of Roderick's family. It's always special when the Grammar spirit brings generations together!