Founded by Ngāti Awa, Awanuiārangi is an Indigenous tertiary institution dedicated to advancing mātauranga Māori alongside contemporary knowledge. It delivers transformative education, research, and community development.
Prior to his role as Executive Director of Research and Innovation at Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi, Professor Te Kani Kingi was an Associate Professor at Massey University in Wellington and concurrently held three roles as Director Māori (within the Office of the Associate Vice-Chancellor) Director of the Research Centre for Māori Health and Development (within the College of Health) and Director of Academy for Māori Research and Scholarship.