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Residence
  
New Zealand

Alma mater
  
University of Auckland

Spouse
  
Linda Tuhiwai Smith

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Thesis
  
The development of kaupapa Maori: theory and praxis (1997)

Books
  
WORKING with Maori: Te Mahi Tahi Ki Te Maori: a Beginners Guide for Employers

Institutions
  
Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi, University of Auckland

Graham Hingangaroa Smith CNZM (born 1950) is a New Zealand Māori academic and educationalist of Ngāti Porou, Ngāi Tahu, Ngāti Apa and Ngāti Kahungunu descent.

Smith grew up with his grandmother in the Wairarapa region. He received a scholarship to a private boarding school in Auckland, which led to university and a teaching career.

After a Diploma of Teaching and a PhD at the University of Auckland, he was Pro Vice-Chancellor (Māori) there for five years. He is now CEO and Vice-Chancellor at Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi. He is also a principal investigator at Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga.

In the 2014 Queen's Birthday Honours, Smith was appointed a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to Māori and education.

Publications

  • GH Smith: The development of kaupapa Maori: Theory and praxis. 1997.
  • GH Smith: Indigenous struggle for the transformation of education and schooling. Federation of Natives Convention. United States, 2003.
  • GH Smith: Protecting and respecting indigenous knowledge. Reclaiming Indigenous voice and vision, 2000.
  • GH Smith: Reform and Maori educational crisis: A grand illusion
  • LT Smith, GH Smith, M Boler, M Kempton: “Do you guys hate Aucklanders too?” Youth: voicing difference from the rural heartland.

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