The University of Waikato has recently appointed a Kanaka Maoli academic as its first Assistant Vice Chancellor Pacific. Dr Keakaokawai Varner Hemi has done extensive research into indigenous education rights and has been with the University of Waikato since 2016.

<p>The University of Waikato has recently appointed a Kanaka Maoli academic as its first Assistant Vice Chancellor Pacific. Dr Keakaokawai Varner Hemi has done extensive research into indigenous education rights and has been with the University of Waikato since 2016.</p>