Research in the College of Health , Rangahau i Te Kura Hauora Tangata

Across the college and in our research centres and schools, our staff, students and collaborators conduct a wide range of interrelated hauora and health research.

Research themes & strengths

Across the College of Health, we engage in a wide range of research activities. Learn more about our research themes and strengths.

Research centres, projects & groups

Find out about the university and college research centres, as well as other research activities across the college’s units and groups.

Current research trials & studies

Explore our current hauora and health research trials and studies. Find out if you or your children are suitable to participate.

Find a researcher

Search for College of Health researchers using the Massey Expertise Search tool.

Health thesis topics & supervisors

Find a master's or doctoral thesis topic in the College of Health with or without a scholarship.

Previous events

Previous event recordings from the College of Health Nutrition symposia in Auckland.

Health research news

We are a research-led university with a reputation for excellence in innovation and the creation of new knowledge. Get the latest research stories from the College of Health.

Waterborne disease surveillance in New Zealand highlights gaps in risk factor reporting

Wednesday 15 January 2025

New Environmental Health Intelligence New Zealand (EHINZ) reports reveal underreporting of waterborne diseases, masking the true impact of untreated drinking and recreational water on public health.

Survey shows one-third of medical cannabis users now have a prescription for legal prescribed cannabis products

Tuesday 14 January 2025

Findings from the latest New Zealand Drugs Trends Survey (NZDTS) reveal progress with the uptake of the Medicinal Cannabis Scheme.

One in four survey respondents used pharmaceuticals for recreational or non-medical reasons

Tuesday 17 December 2024

The second set of findings from the 2024 New Zealand Drugs Trends Survey (NZDTS) sheds light on emerging trends in the non-medical use of pharmaceuticals and the therapeutic use of psychedelics.

Latest NZ Drug Trends Survey shows growing influence of digital and synthetic drug markets

Thursday 21 November 2024

The first findings from the 2024 New Zealand Drug Trends Survey (NZDTS) show a decline in the price of meth, increasing cocaine use and availability and an increased availability of psychedelics.