Mason Durie

Mason Durie is a member of the Rangitane, Ngati Kauwhata, and Ngati Raukawa tribes. He has a medical background and is a specialist psychiatrist. He is currently Professor of Maori Research and Development and Deputy Vice-Chancellor at Massey University. He chairs Te Kahui Amokura, the M'ori Standing Committee of NZVCC and is on the governing body of Te Wananga o Raukawa.