Dayboy 1875–1877 College No. 607 Robert McDougall
School House 1943–1947 College No. 5193 Sir Michael Fowler
Sam Bosworth
Corfe House 2008–2012
College No. 14540
Sir Edward Michael Coulson Fowler KBE, FNZIA
Robert Ewing McDougall
Sam Edward Charles Bosworth
Sir Michael is an eminent New Zealand architect, artist, author and politician who served as Mayor of Wellington for a decade. Born in Marton on 19 December 1929, he boarded at Christ’s College where he relished every opportunity, loved gymnastics and won four boxing blues. His passion for drama, art and design led him to complete a Master of Architecture at Auckland University. He started his professional career in London in 1954, returning to New Zealand in 1957 where he worked in his own practice. As well as architecture, he wrote and illustrated several books, painted in watercolours, and won three three-year contiguous terms as Mayor of Wellington from 1974–1983. His progressive social and urban changes for the city incurred significant political controversy. However, his impact was widely regarded as being transformational, greatly enhancing the liveability of the capital. He was knighted in 1981 and the Sir Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington’s principal concert performance hall ,was opened in 1983 and named in his honour.
Robert McDougall was one of Christchurch’s most generous benefactors. His ultimate gift was to build a public art gallery in the Botanic Gardens that still bears his name today. Robert’s philanthropy was funded in large part by his highly successful biscuit and confectionery company, Aulsebrooks. He was also a key figure in the city’s manufacturing and industrial sectors both locally and nationally. Described as a man before his time, Robert’s generosity was far-reaching. He was well known for ensuring the welfare of his staff and families. He gave life-long support to the Christchurch Golf Club and other sports facilities. What was less well known was his involvement with many charitable organisations, both financial and by helping to run them. Always helping those less fortunate than himself, Robert McDougall exemplifies the absolute definition of a philanthropist and our core value of service to others.
Sam Bosworth is a gold medal-winning Olympian, representing New Zealand as a coxswain. Rowing at Christ’s College spawned his love of the sport. In his years here, Sam learnt much about the importance of communication, teamwork, resilience and confidence. He loves working with people and his motivation to succeed comes from working as a team. Rowing is about uniformity and when everyone is doing the same thing at the same time, it’s awesome, Sam says. His advice to young rowers and other athletes is to be persistent. If you’re not selected or do not meet expectations, keep working towards your goal. Be a good person. Have trust and confidence in yourself. You don’t always have to be best mates but always be a team player. Control what you can, forget about what you can’t. Remember to always be grateful for the support around you. Sam says his success would not have been possible without the support from sponsors, family, friends, teammates and coaches. Sam attended Christ’s College 2008–2012 and has a Bachelor of Environmental Management and a Graduate Diploma in Business Studies from Lincoln University.
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Vaughan Smith
Iain Gallaway
Condell’s House 1964–1967 College No. 7610 Haydn Rawstron
Richards House 1982–1984
College No. 10040
Jacobs House 1936 - 1940
College No. 4566
Vaughan Allan Smith
Iain Watson Gallaway QSO, MBE
Haydn John Rawstron MNZM
Self-described tech and adventure enthusiast Vaughan Smith thrives on new challenges. They came thick and fast during his decade at Facebook in Silicon Valley, California where he was Vice President of Corporate Development, helping the company grow from start-up to one of the most influential in the world. With a PhD in electrical engineering from the University of Canterbury, Vaughan’s different career adventures include technology start-up CEO, investment banking, and head of strategy for a former telco. Vaughan’s made plenty of mistakes, but he always gets up again because he knows he can succeed. The former Dux has some clear advice. Figure out what you’re good at, so that you can be the best – ideally the best in the world. Be bold and be optimistic. This is what Vaughan says Christ’s College taught him. It’s a belief he still holds dear. He expects that he can be the best, that he can achieve anything he wants to do.
Iain Gallaway was a man of many talents, but for most he was simply the genial voice of Otago and New Zealand cricket.
As heritage campaigner, philanthropist, musician and opera manager, Haydn Rawstron has championed New Zealand heritage and music on an international stage of global connections. He has converted the UK response to such initiative into endowments for the promotion and benefit of young New Zealanders. Awarded the Chevalier (knight) de l’ordre des Arts et Lettres by France for his services to opera and music, and honoured with membership of the New Zealand Order of Merit for his philanthropic, cultural and heritage achievements, Haydn Rawstron is renowned in both business and music. In Britain, he initiated and drove sesquicentennial celebrations for both New Zealand and Canterbury, created one of the most successful European opera management agencies of the 1990s and 2000s, and established long-term links with Oxford University for the benefit of young Cantabrians. In Canterbury, he co-founded the Christchurch Arts Festival, set up the charitable John Robert Godley Memorial Trust to purchase the historic Lansdown(e) Homestead and Gardens, and, in 2013, invented narropera (narrative-opera), a new art form designed to engage the next generation of opera lovers, internationally.
Although a lawyer in the family firm, Iain’s first love was sport, where he commentated on rugby and then cricket for 40 years. In 1992, Iain retired from broadcasting and subsequently became President of New Zealand Cricket. The consummate professional, Iain’s wisdom was revered by sports and business people alike. He held many board positions, including the Broadcasting Corporation of New Zealand, NZ Sports Foundation, DIC department store, the Murray Halberg Trust and the Diocesan Trust Board. He was Chancellor of the Diocese of Dunedin for 25 years. While at Christ’s College, Iain was Head of Jacobs House in 1940, and spent two years each in the 1st XI and 1st XV. He maintained a life-long association with College, serving on the Board for several years and was a life member of the Old Boys’ Association.
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We plan to add many more Old Boys Posters to our Christ’s College collection in the lead up to our 175th Anniversary in 2025. If you know of any Old Boys who would be worthy candidates for a poster, please contact Alumni Manager Lizzie Dyer – ccoba@ccoba.com
Paul Tipping (left) with the former Foreign Minister of Mexico, Jorge Castaneda, 2001
Paul Tipping
Andrew Tipping
Harper House 1957–1961
College No. 6705
Harper House 1957–1960
College No. 6706
Paul Tipping
Sir Andrew Tipping
Paul Tipping, now retired, was a career diplomat whose career with the New Zealand Government spanned four decades. A former Rhodes Scholar, Paul began his career with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He has served in Kuala Lumpur, Brussels, Seoul, Rarotonga, Santiago, Madrid, and Mexico City, the latter three as Ambassador. He was also Director of the Domestic and External Security Secretariat in the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet from 1997-2000. Paul doesn’t regret a single moment of his career. “Being exposed to different cultures is what gives someone the wisdom to understand their own. Diplomacy, and especially, perhaps, New Zealand diplomacy, involves the highest intellectual and moral standards. I felt privileged to be part of it.” Paul relished living in a variety of countries and interacting with their people while advancing New Zealand’s interests. Seeing the big international issues of his generation, such as the Cold War and decolonisation, from the “inside” was endlessly fascinating. “It’s a great career for any young man or woman,” Paul says.
Sir Andrew is one of the longest serving senior judges in New Zealand. Born in Oxford, England, he later moved with his family to New Zealand where he attended Christ’s College and the University of Canterbury. Sir Andrew was appointed a judge of the High Court in 1986 and in 1997 became a judge of the Court of Appeal. The following year he was appointed to the Privy Council. He became one of the inaugural appointments to the Supreme Court of New Zealand in 2004. Sir Andrew served 26 years as a judge before retiring. He says his time in the law has taught him to be a good listener and to fully understand a person’s point before coming to a decision about it. Some people are better than others at explaining their position. Someone who is not as articulate may nevertheless have a valid point. His advice: “Be true to yourself. If something doesn’t feel right it usually isn’t right. This time be a good listener to yourself.”
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