Aviation Conversations with PJ Smith: The Armed Forces through a cultural lens

A former Māori Cultural Advisor for the Royal New Zealand Air Force, Warrant Officer PJ Smith has held a variety of key positions within the NZ Defence Force, as well as being Programme Principal for the Institute of Leader Development and Area Coordinator for the Northern area of the NZ Cadet Forces. More recently, PJ has held the Manager Te Hono (Māori Kaupapa Team) position at Far North District Council (FNDC), managing a team responsible for assisting Māori within Te Tai Tokerau to navigate the path through council processes and increase cultural awareness within the FNDC.
This korero was filmed on Thursday September 14, 2023, as part of Ngā Korero Rererangi
Aviation Conversations, a series of free evening talks showcasing Aotearoa and Pacific aviation innovation of the past, present and future.