2025 Distinguished Alumni Recipient - Steve Gurney

We are thrilled to share that this year’s Howick College Distinguished Alumni Award recipient is none other than Steve Gurney, who attended from 1978–1982 (Bell House).

Steve is a celebrated multisport athlete, inventor, and motivational speaker whose resilience and innovation have inspired many both on and off the race course.

During his time at Howick College, Steve was an academic honours student who threw himself into college life - particularly as an active member of the tramping club in his 7th form year. Those early adventures in the outdoors clearly planted the seeds for his legendary career in adventure racing and multisport!

While receiving his award, Steve shared that driving through Pakuranga and Howick brought back a flood of memories from his college and university days. He also took time to walk through our school grounds with our Head Students, reminiscing about his formative years at Howick College.

From Bell House student to New Zealand sporting legend - we couldn't be prouder! Congratulations Steve, and thank you for inspiring our current students with your incredible story.

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