In our recorded history the first of many prominent patrons was chosen in 1947.

Many of those patrons had held national profiles, Ariki from the Kingitanga have made up many of those in office with Te Arikinui Dame Te Atairangikaahu having served as patron for 32 consecutive years.

1947, 48  

Koroki Te Rata Mahuta Tawhiao Potatau Te Wherowhero
Waikato

1949,  51, 52

Princess Te Kirihaehae Te Puea Herangi CBE
Ngāta Mahuta

1950 

Mihikore Tureia
Ngāti Porou

1956 

Pei Te Hurinui Jones  OBE
Ngāti Maniapoto

1964 – 1974  

Sir Turi Carroll OBE, KBE
Ngāti Kahungunu

1975 – 2006 

Te Arikinui Dame Te Atairangikaahu ONZ, DBE, OStJ
Waikato

2007 – 

Kiingi Tuheitia
Waikato