Steve Maharey (b.1953) is a New Zealand academic, politician, and sociologist known for his contributions to education and social policy. He served as a Labour Party Member of Parliament for Palmerston North (1990–2008) and later as Vice-Chancellor of Massey University (2008–16.)
Born in Palmerston North, Maharey earned a master’s degree in sociology from Massey University and lectured in sociology and business administration. His academic interests include social change, education, and governance.
Entering politics in 1990, he represented Palmerston North in Parliament, holding ministerial roles such as Minister of Social Development (1999–2005,) Minister of Education (2005–07,) and Minister for Research, Science, and Technology (2004–07.) A proponent of Third Way political thinking, he advocated progressive social policies and economic modernization.
Notable works include The New Social Policy (1997,) exploring social development strategies, and Public Policy in New Zealand (2000,) examining policymaking and governance.
More: Wikipedia • READ: Works by Steve Maharey
A silver jubilee is a significant milestone by any measure
—Steve Maharey
Leave a Reply