Dr Michael Stevens (Ngāi Tahu) has received the Royal Society Te Apārangi Te Kōpūnui Māori Research Award for his work on Ngāi Tahu history. He discusses his work with Kim Hill on RNZ.
The Royal Society award recognises promising and innovative Māori researchers who are early in their career. Dr Stevens was commended for his work bringing the Indigenous history of southern New Zealand to international attention.
Michael Stevens’ research has been supported by the Judith Binney Trust, and his book A World History of Bluff, will be published by Bridget Williams Books in 2021.