Massey University and its subsidiaries

Massey University was established as a university under the Massey University Act 1964 (founding legislation).

University's Charities Commission Registration: CC26480.

Massey University comprises the following areas of significant activity for teaching, research and community service:

• College of Business
• College of Creative Arts
• College of Education
• College of Humanities and Social Sciences
• College of Sciences.

The group consists of Massey University and its subsidiaries:

• Massey University Foundation (100% owned),
• Massey Ventures Limited (100% owned),
• Estendart Limited (100% owned by Massey Ventures Limited),
• e-centre Limited (100% owned by Massey Ventures Limited).

The New Zealand School of Music Limited is an associate company 50% owned with Victoria University.

Massey University (and its subsidiaries) was established as a tertiary education provider and researcher. Accordingly, Massey University (and its subsidiaries) have designated themselves as public benefit entities.

Massey’s story continues

• Massey answers calls for higher education in agriculture (1879-1926)
• Massey’s foundation years (1927-1945)
  • Student association beginnings
  • Women at Massey
• Massey’s consolidating years (1946-1963)
• Massey becomes a university (1964-1992)
  • Founding Statement
  • Coat of arms
  • Te Kupenga o te Mātauranga Marae
• Massey expands into three cities (1993-2009)
  • Merger with Wellington Polytechnic

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Last updated on Monday 14 May 2012