Our Launch

Sir Michael Hardie Boys

The Centre was launched by the Hon. Steve Maharey, Minister of Social Services and Employment, on February 20th 2003.

Victoria University's Vice-Chancellor, Professor Stuart McCutcheon hosted the function.

Key speakers of the evening included:

• Sir Michael Hardie Boys, Chair of our Advisory Board;
• His Honour Judge Mahony, also a Board member;
• Director, Dr. Jan Pryor;
• Piri Sciascia, Te Toiahurei (Maori) Pro Vice-Chancellor (Maori)

Sir Roy and Lady Shirley McKenzie, Jan Pryor, and Sir Michael Hardie Boys

Piri Sciascia (PVC Maori) Lady Shirley and Sir Roy McKenzie, and Te Ripowai Higgans (Head of Maori Studies)