What We Value

Our Mission.

‘Rochester and Rutherford Hall is founded on a strong Christian ethos, fostering a supportive community with a clear academic focus for its residents. Our overarching strategic goal is to live out our five core values while providing excellent guidance and support for first-year students. Through our commitment to community, we encourage respect for oneself and others, promote a balanced approach to living and learning, and create meaningful opportunities for students to grow in confidence’.

To foster a supportive and values-driven community grounded in a Christian ethos, where first-year students are guided to achieve academic success, develop confidence, and live with respect, balance, and purpose.

  • 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.