Mana Pacific Co-Director, Professor Tracie Mafile'o, has been appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM) in recognition of her exceptional contributions to Pacific-led research and tertiary education.
Professor Tracie Mafile'o, a leading Pacific social researcher and long-time advocate for Pacific-led scholarship, has been appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM) in the 2026 New Year Honours. Her recognition reflects more than three decades of commitment to uplifting Pacific communities, advancing culturally grounded research, and mentoring emerging scholars throughout Aotearoa New Zealand and the South Pacific.
This honour is highlighted across national and regional media, including:
- Adventist Record: Avondale academic's faith-shaped work recognised with New Zealand Order of Merit
- Avondale University: Professor Tracie Mafile'o Appointed Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit
- Adventists South Pacific: Championing Pacific Voices
- PNM News: Pacific leaders humbled by recognition in New Year 2026 Honours
- PNM News: Academic Tracie Mafile'o acknowledges her late father's legacy
- The Post: New Years Honours: Professor dreams big in education
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