The Aotearoa Maori Who's Who 2023

The most influential, gifted and prominent Maori men and women are brought together in this superb publication! This Who's Who is the standard reference source of contemporary Maori biographies, listing the First Peoples selected on merit alone. Published annually, this reference captures the lives and achievements of Indigenous professionals, including artists, politicians, public servants, academics, writers, doctors, philanthropists, business persons, athletes, and more. The Aotearoa Maori Who’s Who is the only authoritative publication of its kind, offering access to icons from all walks of life!

This familiar volume is recognized as the standard reference source of contemporary Maori biographies, profiling individuals in such fields as law, education, politics, entertainment, business, and more. Documenting the achievement of the First Peoples from a wide variety of occupations and professions, this Who's Who records the diversity of culture in New Zealand/Aotearoa.

These biographies are organized alphabetically and provide detailed information on the accomplishments of notable Maoris. All who are interested in the achievements of the country’s most influential Maori citizens and their significant contributions to the country and the world beyond should acquire this reference title. Based on submissions and research, the detailed entries provide information such as:

• date and place of birth
• family history
• education
• career information
• career-related and volunteer affiliations
• creative works
• honours
• memberships
• languages
• clubs and recreation
• contact information

While editors do make selections and edit entries to a standard, the biographies truly belong to the people listed and reflect what they, themselves, consider to be important in their lives. Biographees are given an opportunity to update their entries through direct communication. We also invite prominent, as-yet unlisted individuals to complete questionnaires from which new biographies are created. Further, editors regularly consult reliable sources of information presented by the government, businesses, academia, associations, and reputable media outlets, in order to update existing biographies or to create new ones. Whether you are a serious researcher or a casual reader, we hope you will find The Aotearoa Maori Who’s Who to be as fascinating and enlightening as ever before.