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Milestone completed. On the 6th of May 2025, the PhD journey was completed. With family and friends, we celebrated graduation from Te Pūtahi-a-Toi, the School of Māori Knowledge at Massey University, with a Doctor of Philosophy.

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Left to right: Steve, Ria, Ken, Petera, Marie-Louise

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Left to right: Professor Huia Jahnke, Petera, Marcus Tamaira, Professor Hēmi Whaanga, Associate Professor Pauline Harris

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Standing: Petera, Marie-Louise, Kathryn Davis Sitting: Ken and Mum, Mahuta Hudson

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The Distinguished Professor Graham Hingangaroa Smith and Petera

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