Dame Joan Metge

Dame Joan Metge is a distinguished New Zealand anthropologist and scholar known for her extensive research on Māori culture and social structures. Her work has helped deepen understanding of Māori language, customs, and history, and she has contributed significantly to New Zealand’s academic and cultural communities. Recognized with numerous honors, including the title of Dame Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit, her contributions have advanced knowledge of indigenous perspectives and fostered greater appreciation of Māori heritage within New Zealand society.