Linda Tuhiwai Smith

Linda Tuhiwai Smith is a prominent Māori academic and author, recognized for her research in indigenous studies and her advocacy for Māori rights and sovereignty. She has published extensively on the importance of Māori perspectives in education and social research. Smith was also among those not reappointed to the Waitangi Tribunal, a situation that has raised alarms regarding the tribunal's ability to effectively address Māori claims moving forward.