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A successful roadshow to strengthen our Pacific partnerships
Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University has marked a significant milestone in its international engagement through its first Vice-Chancellor-led delegation to the Pacific, visiting Papua New Guinea, Fiji, Samoa, Tonga and the Cook Islands.
Massey Communication ranks among world’s top 100 in ShanghaiRanking
Communication at Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University has been ranked among the top 100 programmes in the world, and is the only university in Aotearoa New Zealand included in the 2026 ShanghaiRanking Global Ranking of Academic Subjects for Communication.
Icons and rising innovators recognised as finalists for the 2026 New Zealand Food Awards
Open any pantry, fridge or freezer in Aotearoa and what might you find? There are the renowned classics, celebrated as shelf staples. Then, there are the challengers – the food products that build on familiar favourites to showcase inventive new perspectives.
Animal science degree expands with two new majors for 2027
Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University is expanding the Bachelor of Animal Science with two new majors in response to growing demand for graduates with the skills to support the future of Aotearoa New Zealand’s primary industries.
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Meet the Massey-connected dog who stars alongside Brad Pitt
When Seeka's owner was contacted about a Hollywood film, they initially assumed someone was looking for a German Shepherd who looked like her dog's father. It turned out they were looking for a star.
Kafa Kollective showcases creative pathways for alumni and students
In September, an event led by a student mentoring programme Kafa Kollective within Toi Rauwhārangi College of Creative Arts, brought together Pacific alumni, current students at Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University and local high schoolers on the Pukeahu Wellington campus.
PSB Academy and Massey University celebrate first graduating cohort
A new chapter began for PSB Academy and Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University on 14 September, as the institutions celebrated their first graduating cohort at the inaugural Massey University–PSB Graduation Ceremony in Singapore.
From finalist to judge: how Smokefreerockquest shaped a Massey lecturer’s music career
Lecturer Dr Jesse Austin-Stewart’s experience as a Smokefreerockquest finalist while at high school shaped a career in music, marking a full-circle moment as he returned to help run this year’s competition.
Research news
NZ Drug Trends Survey: Cocaine use rising as price falls and availability grows
Early release findings from the New Zealand Drug Trends Survey show a substantial increase in reported cocaine use in Aotearoa New Zealand, alongside falling inflation-adjusted prices, greater availability and increasing frequency of use among some consumers.
What keeps bringing New Zealanders back to linguistics?
For more than five years, Associate Professor Julia de Bres has been finding ways to make the science of language interesting to people who might never think of themselves as linguists.
Rediscovering native grasses reveals overlooked history in pastoral systems
New research from the Whenua Haumanu programme is unearthing the historical role of indigenous grass species in farming systems, suggesting they may warrant renewed attention as agriculture responds to a changing climate.
What would it take for schools to start later?
Could starting school later help teenagers get the sleep they need? New research is examining what would help or hinder schools introducing later start times for senior secondary students in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Student success news
Massey students help turn homelessness lived experience into a podcast
Brucey and Smurf know what it is like to live on the streets and through their podcast Chur from the Curb, they are using their voices to make sure other people hear what that experience is like.
Swimming star takes out Supreme Award at 2026 Blues
Lewis Clareburt, Tainui, was named the Supreme Award winner at the 2026 Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University Blues, where 187 Blues were presented to student athletes celebrating their academic and sporting excellence.
Using AI to give communities more time to prepare
At eight years old, Malintha Kumarage saw how quickly a disaster could change a community. More than two decades later, that experience is helping shape his work as a PhD researcher at the Joint Centre for Disaster Research (JCDR), where he is exploring how artificial intelligence (AI) can make flood forecasts faster, more detailed and more localised.
Sport graduate puts coaching theory into practice
Recent Bachelor of Sport and Exercise graduate Jacob Fowler has enjoyed a successful year coaching secondary school basketball.
Opinion and features
Opinion: Be alert, not alarmed: prepare early for El Niño
By Professor Danny Donaghy
What happens when a neighbourhood bottle store closes? We asked local residents
By Stephen Randerson
Opinion: Could the City Rail Link change how New Zealand builds cities?
By Professor Imran Muhammad and Dr Arshad Javed
Awards and appointments
Built Environment research projects win global recognition
Two Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University’s community impact research projects have been shortlisted and named in the top 25 per cent of the 2026 Quacquarelli Symonds Reimagine Education Awards.
Icons and rising innovators recognised as finalists for the 2026 New Zealand Food Awards
Open any pantry, fridge or freezer in Aotearoa and what might you find? There are the renowned classics, celebrated as shelf staples. Then, there are the challengers – the food products that build on familiar favourites to showcase inventive new perspectives.
Psychology Professor recognised with national fellowship
Head of School of Psychology Professor Kirsty Ross has been elected a Fellow of the New Zealand Psychological Society, in recognition of her outstanding contributions to the profession.
CanConstructNZ team wins Research Team of the Year Award for impact on New Zealand’s construction sector
Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University’s construction and built environment researchers are celebrating after winning the Research Team of the Year Award at the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Awards in Auckland last week.
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Massey students help turn homelessness lived experience into a podcast
Brucey and Smurf know what it is like to live on the streets and through their podcast Chur from the Curb, they are using their voices to make sure other people hear what that experience is like.
Swimming star takes out Supreme Award at 2026 Blues
Lewis Clareburt, Tainui, was named the Supreme Award winner at the 2026 Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University Blues, where 187 Blues were presented to student athletes celebrating their academic and sporting excellence.
Using AI to give communities more time to prepare
At eight years old, Malintha Kumarage saw how quickly a disaster could change a community. More than two decades later, that experience is helping shape his work as a PhD researcher at the Joint Centre for Disaster Research (JCDR), where he is exploring how artificial intelligence (AI) can make flood forecasts faster, more detailed and more localised.
Sport graduate puts coaching theory into practice
Recent Bachelor of Sport and Exercise graduate Jacob Fowler has enjoyed a successful year coaching secondary school basketball.
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