Cindy Kiro
New Zealand Governor-General, former academic and social justice advocate / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Kahurangi (Dame) Alcyion Cynthia Kiro GNZM QSO (born 1958) is a New Zealand public health academic, administrator, and activist. She is the 22nd Governor-General of New Zealand since 21 October 2021. Kiro is the first Māori woman, the third person of Māori descent, and the fourth woman to hold the office.[2]
Quick Facts 22nd Governor-General of New Zealand, Monarch ...
Kahurangi (Dame) Cindy Kiro | |
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22nd Governor-General of New Zealand | |
Assumed office 21 October 2021 | |
Monarch | Elizabeth II Charles III |
Prime Minister | Jacinda Ardern Chris Hipkins Christopher Luxon |
Preceded by | Dame Patsy Reddy |
Personal details | |
Born | Alcyion Cynthia Kiro 1958 (age 65–66)[1] Whangārei, New Zealand |
Alma mater | University of Auckland Massey University European University Institute |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Public health |
Thesis | Kimihia Hauora Māori = Māori Health Policy and Practice (2001) |
Academic advisors | Michael Belgrave Chris Cunningham |
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Kiro studied at Massey University where she completed a PhD in 2001.[3]