Congratulations to the recipients announced in today's Royal Society Te Apārangi awards list with a special mention to our preeminent Māori scholars (see list below) who've been recognised for their outstanding research achievements.
- Professor Linda Nikora FRSNZ (Tūhoe, Te Aitanga-a-Hauiti)
- Dr Amohia Boulton (Ngāti Ranginui, Ngai te Rangi, Ngāti Mutunga, Te Āti Awa o te Waka a Māui)
- Dr Karen Brewer (Whakatōhea, Ngaiterangi)
- Ocean Mercier (Ngāti Porou)
- Moana Jackson (Ngāti Kahungungu, Ngāti Porou, Rongomaiwahine)
- Mike Ross (Ngāti Hauā)
- Rebecca Kiddle (Ngāti Porou, Ngāpuhi)
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