Wānanga habits: The Academical dress of Te Wānanga o Aotearoa – notes and images

Abstract

This article contains notes and images of the academical dress of Te Wānanga o Aotearoa which is unique in Aotearoa New Zealand, and the world, in that it is embellished with a bold Māori design. This article will briefly explain the origins of academical dress and describe the academical dress of Te Wānanga o Aotearoa.