Rawinia Higgins
Rawinia Higgins is a distinguished Māori academic and advocate, recognized for her expertise in Māori language and education. She has played a vital role in promoting Māori cultural initiatives and has been an influential figure within various educational institutions. Higgins was not reappointed to the Waitangi Tribunal, a decision that has raised concerns among Māori leaders about the loss of experienced voices in addressing Treaty claims.
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Professor Rawinia Higgins is the vice-chancellor Maori and chair of Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori, expressing concern over the government's treatment of te reo.
Talkin’ bout te reo-lution: The revitalisation of a language once on the brink of extinction
New Zealand· 2025-09-15
Spencer’s appointment follows the retirement of board member Rawinia Higgins.
Nicola Willis reveals former acting Reserve Bank Governor Grant Spencer as new board memberNew Zealand· 2025-07-01
Rawinia Higgins is the deputy vice-chancellor, Māori, and describes the new workspace as a sanctuary that enhances the working experience.
How neurodiversity is helping to make offices you can’t refuseNew Zealand· 2025-06-25
Rawinia Higgins is one of the professors who were not reappointed to the Waitangi Tribunal.
‘Pretty disruptive’: Inside the delays and power plays behind the controversial Waitangi Tribunal appointmentsNew Zealand· 2025-03-05
