He then completed the first PhD from the University of New Zealand.

In 1903 he sat on the University of New Zealand senate, a post he held until his retirement.

It originated as a constituent college of the University of New Zealand.

He also served on the Senate of the University of New Zealand for more than 25 years.

In 1872 he was granted one of the first scholarships to the University of New Zealand.

The first scholarship examination by the University of New Zealand was held in May 1872.

It was absorbed into the University of New Zealand three years later.

On 11 July 1877 she graduated from the University of New Zealand.

In 1884 he was an examiner at the University of New Zealand.

He became registrar of the newly formed University of New Zealand in 1876 and held this position until his death.