​Dr Pounamu Jade Aikman (Ngāti Maniapoto​, Tainui​, Ngāi Te Rangi​, Ngāti Awa​) has come a long way from Marchwiel to Massachusetts. I wanted to somehow respond meaningfully to the injustice.”Supplied/Stuff Dr Pounamu Jade Aikman (Ngāti Maniapoto​, Tainui​, Ngāi Te Rangi​, Ngāti Awa), right, with his mother, Anah Aikman (Ngāti Maniapoto, Ngāti Wairere). Asked if he dreamed of becoming an academic as a youngster at Grantlea, Pounamu said he probably didn't know what an academic was, but always loved reading, writing and learning. “Jade [Pounamu] was a delight to teach. Supplied/Stuff Dr Pounamu Jade Aikman gives a hongi to Acting American Ambassador, Kevin Covert at the Fulbright Awards ceremony at Parliament.

Source: Stuff July 12, 2021 02:37 UTC