Prominent Maori leader Sir Tipene O'Regan has been appointed chairman of the University of Auckland-based Centre of Research Excellence, Nga Pae o te Maramatanga.
Acting chairman Professor Tom Barnes said Sir Tipene had an enormous contribution to make.
The centre supports research by Maori scholars into issues facing Maori communities.
O'Regan to chair Centre of Research Excellence
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