Our Values

 Rochester and Rutherford Hall is founded on a Christian ethos and has a strong sense of community and academic focus for its residents. Our overarching strategic goal is to ensure we live out our five core values and provide excellent guidance for first year students at Rochester and Rutherford Hall. In support of our Community we will live out our values, through respecting self and others, live and learn with balance and provide opportunities to grow with confidence.

  • Community at Rochester and Rutherford

    Community | Hapori

    Me mahi tahi tātau mo te oranga o te katoa

    We work together for the wellbeing of everyone.

  • Student opening door for another

    Respect | Whakaute

    Manaakitanga to katoa

    Understand diversity in others, appreciate their qualities and celebrate achievement.

  • Students demonstrating balance while plating Jenga

    Balance | Toenga

    Tangata ako ana i te kāenga, te tūranga ki te marae, tau ana

    A person nurtured in the community contributes strongly to society

  • Students tramping together

    Opportunities | Wahitanga

    Hanga huarahi mo te tupuranga

    Create pathways for growth

  • Students studying together

    Support | Tautoko

    He waka eke noa

    We are all in this together.