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AUT is New Zealand's leading university of technology, known for innovative teaching, applied research, and strong industry connections. It empowers students and researchers to create practical solutions with real-world impact.

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Dr Valance Smith

Ngāpuhi Waikato Ngāti Haina
Te Pouhere Aronui Māori Advancement | Assistant Pro-Vice Chancellor

Dr Valance Smith (Ngāpuhi, Waikato, Ngāti Haina, Ngāti Pākehā) has recently been appointed to Assistant Pro-Vice Chancellor (Māori Advancement) and leads the Mātauranga Māori Strategy at AUT. Valance provides cultural leadership to AUT, his whānau and abroad, this year accompanying the Pacific Mission Delegation to Vanuatu and the Solomon Islands alongside Rt Hon Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters.