Dr Te Kahautu Maxwell

(Te Whakatōhea, Te Whānau ā-Apanui, Ngāi Tai, Ngāti Awa, Tūhoe, Ngāti Porou and Ngāti Maniapoto) is a professor in Māori and Indigenous Studies, University of Waikato. He is a renowned for his knowledge of mātauranga Māori, te reo Māori and tikanga Māori, is a licensed translator and interpreter, and is a recognised composer and kapa haka exponent. He is also active in research and community and iwi activities, revitalising Māori language, knowledge and practices, and is a respected member of many regional and national boards and organisations.