About Us

Our Founders

Executive Board Chair - Pulotu Arthur Solomon, JP. B/Ed

Executive Director - Maretta Solomon, B/Ed, Dip Mgt, MNZITT

Martin Hautus the Pacific People's Learning Institute celebrates 21 years of service to the people of Auckland, Manukau, the Pacific Islands, India and other international countries. We are proud of the achievement of the many learners who have attended our Institute. Many have gone on to further study to enhance their career opportunities or onto sustainable employment.

The purpose of Martin Hautus the Pacific Peoples Learning Institute is to provide quality education and training for the people of Aotearoa New Zealand, with a focus on Pacific and Maori learners and offering opportunities to all prospective domestic and international learners.

The style of education at Martin Hautus is a holistic one underpinned by:

1. Spiritual values

2. Academic excellence

3. Cultural appreciation

4. Leadership development

We take this opportunity to welcome those who chose Martin Hautus as their preferred Tertiary Education Provider. You are assured of well qualified and competent staff who ensure your educational and social needs are met in order for you to achieve your goal. In addition we take a personal interest in your welfare and educational requirements and will work with you, your tutor, support staff, your parents or caregiver to ensure that when you leave Martin Hautus Institute you are placed on a path with our other Tertiary Provider partners for higher education or into sustainable employment.

We look forward to seeing you at one of our branches in Mangere or Onehunga.

Kind Regards.

Our Patrons

Martin Hautus was established by our founders in 1990. They decided to name the Institute after two brilliant gentlemen. Both were educators and colleagues of Pulotu Arthur who taught at the same Catholic Secondary School - De La Salle College.

Mr. John Martin.

Migrated to New Zealand from Australia intending to stay and teach for two years, he stayed on for 27 years. He displayed great discipline and perseverance in working with people to bring out the best in them. He was remembered especially for his discipline towards learning and his cultural appreciation towards the young people of South Auckland.

Brother Mathew Hautus.

Was a brother of De La Salle Order, who was a well respected and honoured scholar and educator. He loved education and loved to share his passion with his students encouraging them to believe in education as a tool to better their careers. He was taken sadly ahead of his time, and was remembered for his academic excellence and spiritual values.