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At Massey, we offer 170 qualifications and over 2,700 courses.

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We offer more than 130 postgraduate qualifications. Get ahead in your field, increase your career prospects or expand your knowledge with postgraduate study at Massey.

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Māori @ Massey

Welcome to Māori @ Massey, the place to connect to all things Māori at Massey University.

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Pacific Massey connects and supports Pacific students with student services and support, research, resources, events and organisations.

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Globally renowned professors honoured with Emeritus title

Wednesday 29 October 2025

Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University is proud to announce two Professor Emeriti conferred by the Honorary Awards Committee.

Is KiwiSaver enough after buying a first home?

Wednesday 22 October 2025

Are first home buyers who use their KiwiSaver to fund their deposit, saving enough for their retirement?

Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University appoints new Vice-Chancellor

Tuesday 21 October 2025

Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Pierre Venter as its new Vice-Chancellor, effective from 2 February 2026.

Professor Pierre Venter will join Massey University as its new Vice-Chancellor in February 2026.

Cream and the crops: Dairy innovation and kiwi classic win big at New Zealand Food Awards

Friday 17 October 2025

Fonterra’s 'Easy Bakery Cream' has taken top honours at the 2025 New Zealand Food Awards, winning Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University’s Supreme Award. The gala event in Palmerston North celebrated the innovation and excellence shaping Aotearoa New Zealand's food and beverage sector, with winners showcasing world-class creativity and scientific expertise.

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Listening to Taranaki mounga

Wednesday 22 October 2025

Taranaki mounga is an ancestor, a living being, and an active volcano. The mounga is a pillar or beacon that represents a significant spiritual connection for the eight iwi of the region, and also proposes the potential of a future eruption.

Rena responders share emotional impact of wildlife rescue

Wednesday 15 October 2025

New research highlights the need to integrate mental health support into all phases of oil spill response training for wildlife responders, following an exploration of the long-lasting impacts of the Rena oil spill.

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New research challenges the idea of a ‘vicious cycle’ between psychological distress and conspiracy beliefs

Tuesday 14 October 2025

New research explores whether psychological distress actually makes people more likely to believe in conspiracy theories. The team found very limited evidence for a link between elevated distress and conspiracy beliefs.

Brown kiwi, green beaks: New research explores kiwi potential for pest management in horticultural landscapes

Monday 6 October 2025

New research has uncovered a potential partnership between Aotearoa New Zealand’s national icon, the brown kiwi, and growers, providing new insights into the flightless birds' behaviour in horticultural landscapes.

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