Joan Metge, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Joan Metge

New Zealand anthropologist, academic, educator

Date of Birth: 21-Feb-1930

Place of Birth: Auckland, New Zealand

Profession: academic, anthropologist

Nationality: New Zealand

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

Dame Alice Joan Metge (born 21 February 1930) is a New Zealand social anthropologist, educator, lecturer and writer. Born in Auckland, Metge was educated at the University of Auckland, graduating Master of Arts with first-class honours in 1952, and the London School of Economics where she earned her PhD in 1958. She continues to advance peace initiatives via her work as a member of the Waitangi National Trust Board, a conference presenter, adviser, and as a mentor to mediators and conflict management practitioners.
A scholar on Maori topics, she has been recognised for promoting cross-cultural awareness and has published a number of books and articles in her career.
She has likened the relationship among the people of New Zealand to "a rope [of] many strands which when woven or working together create a strong nation" (as paraphrased by Silvia Cartwright).