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Rugby superstar reigns supreme at 2024 Massey Blues Awards
Topping off a golden year, Tyla King, Ngā Puhi, was crowned the Supreme Award winner at the 2024 Massey Blues Awards, where 149 student athletes were celebrated for their academic and sporting achievements.
Rising above the rest: A butter that’s better and baking powder win big at 2024 New Zealand Food Awards
An alternative butter spread made of pure avocado oil has been crowned as Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University’s Supreme Award winner at the 2024 New Zealand Food Awards.
Massey shines at the 2024 Rainbow Excellence Awards
The sixth annual New Zealand Rainbow Excellence Awards ceremony saw Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University awarded both the Partners Life Supreme Award and the Simpson Grierson Impact Award.
Teaching excellence recognised at Te Whatu Kairangi Awards
School of Aviation Lecturer John Murrie and the Mental Health and Addiction Team have been recognised in the Te Whatu Kairangi Aotearoa Tertiary Educator Awards.
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Open Polytechnic and Massey University to co-host 30th ICDE World Conference
Open Polytechnic is pleased to be co-hosting the 30th ICDE World Conference with Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University, at the Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre, in November 2025.
Springtime learning: tamariki explore science and farms during Children’s University events
As part of a pilot looking at ways to expand on-campus and outreach experiences, Wānanga Nohinohi te Kunenga Children’s University had two member schools take part in special spring events.
Sacred wisdom and creative connection: celebrating the Women’s Art Initiative
Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University is hosting the Women’s Art Initiative (WAI) exhibition at Tiritea House on the Manawatū campus from 4 to 23 October.
Reflecting an evolving market with fifth edition of finance textbook
Originally published in 2000 and first revised by Massey University Press in 2017, the Fundamentals of Finance textbook has recently undergone its fifth revision to better support first-year business students navigating an ever-evolving financial landscape.
Conversations That Count – Ngā Kōrero Whai Take
Conversations That Count – Ngā Kōrero Whai Take is a mixed media, podcast, editorial and event series brought to you by Massey University in partnership with The Spinoff. It provides a platform for the university and community experts to share their thoughts on how to overcome some of New Zealand’s biggest challenges.
Research news
Home affordability continues upward trend
National home affordability has improved in the past quarter, according to the latest Home Affordability Report from Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University.
Biodiversity: The unsung hero of human health and ecosystem resilience
Newly published work has highlighted that ecosystems rich in diverse species contribute to cleaner air, water, more food resources and aids in the discovery of medicines. The loss of biodiversity through activities like deforestation and pollution threatens these benefits.
Harnessing NZ leaders and universities for enhanced organisational performance
Understanding how to optimise organisational culture is the subject of a first-of-its-kind research initiative led by Massey Business School PhD candidate Susanna Lee.
Greener choices, sharper minds: research links sustainability and brain health
The positive impacts that sustainable living can have on brain health is the subject of a research project led by Associate Professor Susanne Röhr from the School of Psychology.
Student success news
Inspired to feed a healthier future
First-year Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics student Owen Keenan always knew his career would revolve around health and wellness, but it was during his final year of high school that his passion for nutrition was ignited.
Countless laps and calculated dreams
At six years old, alumna Hazel Ouwehand dove into competitive swimming, igniting a passion that set her on a path toward athletic excellence. Following her debut in Paris this year, that drive has only intensified as she continues to make every lap count.
A legacy of care from a dedicated nursing student
Inspired by her grandmother, Dilimor Lima enrolled in a Bachelor of Nursing so she could provide care that blends medical expertise with cultural compassion and Christian love.
From advocate to social work professional
For Hawa Lee, pursuing a Master of Applied Social Work was more than just a return to academia. It was a transformative journey that deepened her commitment to helping others and grew her passion for mental health advocacy.
Opinion and features
Opinion: Higher education’s ‘quiet revolution’ a vital evolution
By Professor Giselle Byrnes
Massey University Press: Elevating research and reputation through publishing
Launched in 2015, Massey University Press is a vibrant platform for scholarly and creative voices that enrich Aotearoa New Zealand’s cultural landscape.
Opinion: The Free Speech Union: Leaping from climate surveys to moral panic
By Professor Mohan Dutta
Awards and appointments
Massey ranked in the top three in Red Dot Design Ranking for 10th consecutive year
Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University has taken second place in the 2024 Red Dot Design Ranking for the Asia and Pacific region, making it the 10th consecutive year the university has placed in the top three.
Rugby superstar reigns supreme at 2024 Massey Blues Awards
Topping off a golden year, Tyla King, Ngā Puhi, was crowned the Supreme Award winner at the 2024 Massey Blues Awards, where 149 student athletes were celebrated for their academic and sporting achievements.
Harvesting excellence: Celebrating the future of primary industries
The School of Agriculture and Environment celebrated its standout students during the annual Agriculture, Horticulture and Environment Science Awards Dinner last week.
Rising above the rest: A butter that’s better and baking powder win big at 2024 New Zealand Food Awards
An alternative butter spread made of pure avocado oil has been crowned as Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University’s Supreme Award winner at the 2024 New Zealand Food Awards.
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Inspired to feed a healthier future
First-year Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics student Owen Keenan always knew his career would revolve around health and wellness, but it was during his final year of high school that his passion for nutrition was ignited.
Massey ranked in the top three in Red Dot Design Ranking for 10th consecutive year
Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University has taken second place in the 2024 Red Dot Design Ranking for the Asia and Pacific region, making it the 10th consecutive year the university has placed in the top three.
CARE to host renowned intellectual for Activist in Residence Programme
Historian and journalist Dr Vijay Prashad will be speaking as part of the Center for Culture-Centered Approach to Research and Evaluation (CARE)'s Activist in Residence Programme.
Rugby superstar reigns supreme at 2024 Massey Blues Awards
Topping off a golden year, Tyla King, Ngā Puhi, was crowned the Supreme Award winner at the 2024 Massey Blues Awards, where 149 student athletes were celebrated for their academic and sporting achievements.
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