Kiki Maoate, Our people, University of Otago, Christchurch

Associate Dean Pacific
Clinical Senior Lecturer, Paediatrics

ONZM MB ChB(Otago) FRACS

Kiki is a Paediatric Surgeon and Urologist at Christchurch Public Hospital and Children's Specialist Centre Ltd.

He was born in the Cook Islands and educated at the University of Otago and is a Clinical Senior Lecturer in Paediatric Surgery at the University of Otago, Christchurch, and an Advisor on Paediatric Surgery, Fiji School of Medicine.

He is currently developing outreach services to the Pacific Island countries in conjunction with the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons/AUSAID, with the aid of the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Kiki plays an advisory role to the Ministry of Health on Pacific Island issues.

Kiki has research interests in incidence of childhood Helicobacter Pylori infection in Pacific Islanders, study of long-term outcomes after herniotomy and orchidopexy in children and laparoscopic surgery.

Publications

Su'a, T., Faa'toese, A., Anglemyer, A., Maoate, K., & Walls, T. (2025). Acute rheumatic fever in Canterbury, Aotearoa New Zealand, 2012-2022. New Zealand Medical Journal/Te ara tika o te hauora hapori, 138(1609), 45-55. Retrieved from https://www.nzmj.org.nz/ Journal - Research Article

Sundar, A., Makutu, J., Waqainabete, I., Zhang, G., Tudravu, J., Turagava, J., Maoate, K., … Qin, R. X. (2025). A cross-sectional study of essential surgical, obstetric, and anaesthesia care capacity in the public sector in Fiji. PLOS Global Public Health, 5(2), e0003829. doi: 10.1371/journal.pgph.0003829 Journal - Research Article

Qin, R. X., Zhang, G., Lim, M. X., Waqainabete, I., Tudravu, J., Turagava, J., … Maoate, K., & Tangi, V. (2023). Assessment of essential surgical and anaesthesia care capacity: A cross-sectional study in five Pacific Island Countries. Lancet Regional Health: Western Pacific, 39, 100830. doi: 10.1016/j.lanwpc.2023.100830 Journal - Research Article

Conner, K., Lane, R., Drake, M., Maoate, K., Cross, S., & de Bock, M. (2022). Cushing’s disease secondary to a pancreatic Ewing Sarcoma in an 18-month-old child: A case report. Journal of Clinical & Medical Images: Case Reports, 2(4). doi: 10.55920/2771-019X/1197 Journal - Research Other

Frizelle, F., & Maoate, K. (2022). NZMJ: Under new ownership. New Zealand Medical Journal, 135(1559), 6-7. Retrieved from https://journal.nzma.org.nz Journal - Research Other

2025

Journal - Research Article

2023

Journal - Research Article

2022

Journal - Research Article

Blattner, K., Faatoese, A., Smith, M., Maoate, K., Miller, R., & Richards, R. (2022). New Zealand postgraduate medical training by distance for Pacific Island country-based general practitioners: A qualitative study. Journal of Primary Health Care, 14(1), 74-79. doi: 10.1071/HC21090

Journal - Research Other

Frizelle, F., & Maoate, K. (2022). NZMJ: Under new ownership. New Zealand Medical Journal, 135(1559), 6-7. Retrieved from https://journal.nzma.org.nz

2021

Journal - Research Other

Pitama, S., Lacey, C., Huria, T., de Zoysa, J., McBride, D., Mulder, R., Maoate, K., Weatherall, M., & Frizelle, F. (2021). Mānawatia a Matariki! New Zealand Medical Journal, 134(1539), 6-8. Retrieved from https://www.nzma.org.nz/journal

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Full paper

Blattner, K., Fa'aotese, A., Smith, M., & Maoate, K. (2021). Tailoring New Zealand based academic support for postgraduate distance education students in the Pacific region training in general practice. In L. Gómez Chova, A. López Martínez & I. Candel Torres (Eds.), Proceedings of the 15th International Technology, Education and Development Conference (INTED). (pp. 8381-8385). Valencia, Spain: IATED Academy. doi: 10.21125/inted.2021.1705

2020

Journal - Research Article

Watters, D. A., Tangi, V., Guest, G. D., McCaig, E., & Maoate, K. (2020). Advocacy for global surgery: A Pacific perspective. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 90, 2084-2089. doi: 10.1111/ans.15972

Wells, J. M., Nair, D., Cook, N., Yi, M., Moorhead, A., Maoate, K., & Beasley, S. W. (2020). End-user input into the design and validation of a synthetic thoracoscopic esophageal atresia/tracheo-esophageal fistula simulator. Journal of Laparoendoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques, 30(6), 685-691. doi: 10.1089/lap.2019.0600

2019

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Reid, M., Hector-Taylor, J., Depree, P., Losco, G., Maoate, K., & Austin, N. (2019). Antenatal renal abnormalities: An audit of the conditions identified and the national guideline. Proceedings of the Paediatric Society of New Zealand (PSNZ) 71st Annual Scientific Meeting. (pp. 60). Retrieved from http://www.psnz2019.co.nz

2018

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

Ward, V., Taylor, B., Murdoch, D., Ekeroma, A., Kirifi-Alai, T. N., Maoate, K., Richards, R., Sika-Paotonu, D., Tong, D., … Wells, B. (2018, November). Strengthening partnerships for Pacific health: Where to from here? [Plenary]. Panel discussion at the Pacific International Health Symposium, Dunedin, New Zealand.

Beasley, S., & Maoate, K. (2018, August). Traps diagnosing appendicitis in children. Verbal presentation at the 9th South General Practice Conference & Medical Exhibition (GP CME), Christchurch, New Zealand.

2017

Journal - Research Article

Blattner, K., Maoate, K., Lloyd, T., Iro, E., Davidson, S., & Jacob, M. (2017). Initial perspective of New Zealand doctors: Developing capacity and a training programme in the Cook Islands. Journal of Primary Health Care, 9(1), 16-21. doi: 10.1071/HC16025

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

McIntosh, N., Mandhan, P., Maoate, K., Beasley, S., & Hobson, A. (2017, November). Increased incidence of appendiceal carcinoids among Canterbury children. Verbal presentation at the Paediatric Society of New Zealand 69th Annual Scientific Meeting, Christchurch, New Zealand.

2015

Journal - Research Article

Leodoro, B. M., Beasley, S. W., & Maoate, K. (2015). Establishing pediatric surgical services in emerging countries: What the first world can learn from Vanuatu. Journal of Pediatric Surgery, 50(5), 829-832. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2015.02.003

Watters, D. A., Hollands, M. J., Gruen, R. L., Maoate, K., Perndt, H., McDougall, R. J., Morriss, W. W., … McQueen, K. A. (2015). Perioperative Mortality Rate (POMR): A global indicator of access to safe surgery and anaesthesia. World Journal of Surgery, 39, 856-864. doi: 10.1007/s00268-014-2638-4

Journal - Research Other

Sopoaga, F., Crampton, P., Ekeroma, A., Perez, D., Maoate, K., Watson, B., Kokaua, J., & Blattner, K. (2015). The role of New Zealand health professional training institutions in capacity building in the Pacific region. New Zealand Medical Journal, 128(1420). Retrieved from https://www.nzma.org.nz/journal

2014

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Beasley, S. W., Stringer, M. D., Haider, N., & Maoate, K. (2014). Room to move: How to create adequate working space in thoracoscopic surgery for lung resection and empyema. Proceedings of the International Pediatric Endosurgery Group (IPEG) 23rd Annual Congress. (pp. 290). Retrieved from http://www.ipeg.org/

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

Maoate, K. (2014, October-November). Health leadership in Pacific Island countries: The role of specialisation. Keynote presentation at the Rural Medicine Australia Conference, Sydney, Australia.

2013

Journal - Research Other

Maoate, K. (2013). Pacific people's health in New Zealand. New Zealand Medical Journal, 126(1384). Retrieved from http://www.nzma.org.nz/journal

Maoate, K., & Frizelle, F. (2013). Equity, education and health outcomes in Pacific peoples in New Zealand. New Zealand Medical Journal, 126(1376). Retrieved from http://www.nzma.org.nz/journal

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Scott, A., Beasley, S. W., & Maoate, K. (2013). The effect of the Christchurch earthquakes on a regional paediatric surgical service. Proceedings of the Pacific Association of Pediatric Surgeons (PAPS) 46th Annual Meeting & the Australian and New Zealand Association of Paediatric Surgeons (ANZAPS) Annual Scientific Meeting. (pp. 160). Retrieved from http://www.paps2013.com.au/

2012

Journal - Research Article

Lopez, R., Beasley, S. W., Blakelock, R., Maoate, K., McBride, C. A., Slade, C., Day, A. S., & King, S. K. (2012). The role of steroids in children with multiple recurrences of intussusception. Journal of Paediatrics & Child Health, 48(2), 180-181. doi: 10.1111/j.1440-1754.2011.02406.x

2011

Journal - Research Other

Lopez, R., King, S., Maoate, K., & Beasley, S. (2011). Laparoscopic repair of paediatric traumatic Spigelian hernia avoids the need for mesh [Letter to the editor]. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 81(5), 396-397. doi: 10.1111/j.1445-2197.2011.05720.x

Conference Contribution - Poster Presentation (not in published proceedings)

Campbell, G., Matthews, J., Maoate, K., Bingham, J., de Ryke, R., & Reid, R. (2011, August). Prenatal diagnosis and perinatal outcomes in surgically correctable structural anomalies, amenable to antenatal ultrasound detection in a tertiary referral hospital. Poster session presented at the Medical Sciences Congress (MedSci), Queenstown, New Zealand.

2010

Journal - Research Article

Tovaranonte, P. P., Beasley, S. W., Maoate, K., Blakelock, R., & Skinner, A. (2010). Trends in the use of minimally invasive surgery in children. New Zealand Medical Journal, 123(1313). Retrieved from http://journal.nzma.org.nz/journal/123-1313/4083/content.pdf

Yoshida, A., Maoate, K., Blakelock, R. T., Robertson, S., & Beasley, S. (2010). Long-term functional outcomes in children with Currarino syndrome. Pediatric Surgery International, 26, 677-681. doi: 10.1007/s00383-010-2615-4

Journal - Research Other

Lopez, R., King, S., Maoate, K., & Beasley, S. (2010). Trauma may cause Spigelian herniae in children [Letter to the editor]. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 80(9), 663. doi: 10.1111/j.1445-2197.2010.05414.x

2009

Journal - Research Article

Vogels, H. D. E., Bruijnen, C. J. P., Beasley, S. W., Blakelock, R. T., & Maoate, K. (2009). The degree to which the size and side of an inguinal hernia is predictive of a hernia on the other side. Pediatric Surgery International, 25(3), 229-233. doi: 10.1007/s00383-008-2310-x

2008

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Maoate, K., Skinner, A. M., & Beasley, S. W. (2008). Factors that influence the learning curve in retroperitoneal laparoscopic nephrectomy in children. Journal of Laparoendoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques, 18(3), (pp. 550). doi: 10.1089/lap.2008.9997

Skinner, A. M., Maoate, K., & Beasley, S. W. (2008). Indications for conversion to open surgery, analgesic requirements and complications of retroperitoneal laparoscopic nephrectomy. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 78(Suppl. 1), (pp. A87-A88). doi: 10.1111/j.1445-2197.2008.04509.x

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

Skinner, A. M., Maoate, K., & Beasley, S. W. (2008, May). Indications for conversion to open surgery, analgesic requirements and complications of retroperitoneal laparoscopic nephrectomy. Verbal presentation at the Conjoint Annual Scientific Congress of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons and the College of Surgeons of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China.

2007

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Beasley, S. W., Maoate, K., Blakelock, R., & Azzie, G. (2007). The value and effect on clinical outcomes of paediatric surgical support to smaller centres. Proceedings of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons 76th Annual Scientific Congress. Retrieved from http://www.blackwellpublishing.com/racs2007/

Beasley, S. W., Maoate, K., Blakelock, R., & Azzie, G. (2007). The value and effect on clinical outcomes of paediatric surgical support to smaller centres. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 77(Suppl. 1), (pp. A74). doi: 10.1111/j.1445-2197.2007.04128_1.x

2006

Journal - Research Article

Kim, J., Beasley, S. W., & Maoate, K. (2006). Appendicostomy stomas and antegrade colonic irrigation after laparoscopic antegrade continence enema. Journal of Laparoendoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques, 16(4), 400-403.

Mandhan, P. L., Samarakkody, U., Brown, S., Kukkady, A., Maoate, K., Blakelock, R., & Beasley, S. (2006). Comparison of suture ligation and clip application for the treatment of patent ductus arteriosus in preterm neonates. Journal of Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgery, 132, 672-674.

2005

Journal - Research Article

Schader, I., Robertson, S., Maoate, K., & Beasley, S. (2005). Hereditary thyroglossal duct cysts. Pediatric Surgery International, 21(7), 593-594.

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Mandhan, P., Samarakkody, U., Beasley, S., Brown, S., Kukkady, A., Maoate, K., & Blakelock, R. (2005). Comparison of suture ligation and clip ligation for the treatment of patent ductus arteriosus. Proceedings of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons Conference. (pp. 46). [Abstract]

2004

Journal - Research Article

Azzie, G., Salloum, A., Beasley, S., & Maoate, K. (2004). The complication rate and outcomes of laparoscopic appendicectomy in children with perforated appendicitis. Pediatric Endosurgery & Innovative Techniques, 8(1), 19-23.

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Cama, J., Beasley, S., Maoate, K., & Abbott, G. (2004). The spectrum of presentation of Crohn Disease (CD) of the penis. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Surgery, 74(Suppl.), (pp. A89). [Abstract]

Nightingale, M. G., Maoate, K., Beasley, S. W., & Blakelock, R. (2004). Case study - Thoracoscopic repair of a recurrent left congenital diaphramatic hernia. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Surgery, 74(Suppl.), (pp. A89). [Abstract]

2003

Journal - Research Article

Azzie, G., Maoate, K., Beasley, S. W., Retief, W., & Bensoussan, A. (2003). A simple technique of laparoscopic full-thickness anterior abdominal wall repair of retrosternal (Morgagni) hernias. Journal of Pediatric Surgery, 38(5), 768-770.

Journal - Research Other

Wakeman, C., Bagshaw, P., Coulter, G., & Maoate, K. (2003). Diaphragmatic herniation of laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication wrap due to forceful post-operative retching: Three case reports [Case report]. New Zealand Medical Journal, 116(1168). Retrieved from http://journal.nzma.org.nz/journal/116-1168/301/content.pdf

2002

Journal - Research Article

Hamill, J., Maoate, K., Beasley, S. W., Corbett, R., & Evans, J. (2002). Familial parathyroid carcinoma in a child. Journal of Paediatrics & Child Health, 38(3), 314-317.

Journal - Professional & Other Non-Research Articles

Azzie, G., Maoate, K., & Beasley, S. W. (2002). Laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy with splenic preservation in the neonate. Pediatric Endosurgery & Innovative Techniques, 6(4), 273-275.

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Maoate, K., Azzie, G., & Beasley, S. W. (2002). Refinements in the technique of laparoscopic reduction in intussusception following incomplete reduction with gas enema. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Surgery. 72(Suppl.), (pp. A75). [Abstract]

Beasley, S. W., Azzie, G., & Maoate, K. (2002). The indirect benefits of an outreach specialist paediatric surgical service on access and outcome for children with surgical conditions. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Surgery. 72(Suppl.), (pp. A75). [Abstract]

Nightingale, M. G., Maoate, K., Azzie, G., & Beasley, S. W. (2002). A technique for laparoscopic repair of retrosternal (Morgagni) hernias in infants. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Surgery. 72(Suppl.), (pp. A81). [Abstract]

Maoate, K., Azzie, G., & Beasley, S. W. (2002). Technique of laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy with splenic preservation in the infant. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Surgery. 72(Suppl.), (pp. A81). [Abstract]

2000

Journal - Research Article

Foulds, K. A., Beasley, S. W., & Maoate, K. (2000). Factors that influence length of stay after appendicectomy in children. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Surgery, 70, 43-46.

Foulds, K. A., Beasley, S. W., & Maoate, K. (2000). The effect of the availability of laparoscopic techniques on the treatment of appendicitis in children. Pediatric Surgery International, 16, 490-492.

1999

Journal - Research Article

Maoate, T., Myers, N. A., & Beasley, S. W. (1999). Gastric perforation in infants with oesophageal atresia and distal tracheo-oesophageal fistula. Pediatric Surgery International, 15(1), 24-27.

1998

Journal - Research Article

Maoate, K., & Beasley, S. W. (1998). Perforation during gas reduction of intussusception. Pediatric Surgery International, 14(3), 168-170.