Massey University of Manawatu, which became autonomous on 1 January 1964, provides courses in agriculture, horticulture, and veterinary science, as well as courses in arts and science. It also provides extramural tuition in a number of subjects to students throughout New Zealand.

The University of Waikato at Hamilton was formally established on 1 January 1964 under the University of Waikato Act of 1963.

by Leonard John Wild, C.B.E., M.A., B.SC.(HON.), D.SC., formerly Pro-Chancellor of the University of New Zealand, Otaki.