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‘The best stonefruit in the world’: 2026 New Zealand Food Awards put the cherry on top
A jar of pickled Cromwell-grown cherries, developed by Wānaka based chef Tineke-Maree Sutton, has been recognised as the Supreme Winner at the 2026 New Zealand Food Awards. Technologists, food and beverage industry leaders, artisans and emerging developers from across Aotearoa were celebrated for their forward-thinking and robust innovation at a gala event at Shed 10 on Auckland’s waterfront last night.
Passion, purpose and potential recognised at 33rd Ag Awards
The next generation of leaders shaping Aotearoa New Zealand’s primary industries were recognised at the 33rd annual Agriculture, Horticulture and Environmental Science Awards in early October, with Tongan Manaaki Scholarship recipient and third-year agriculture student Vetekina Pau’u receiving the evening’s top honour.
Massey University welcomes Government boost to train more domestic veterinarians
Minister for Tertiary Education and Science, Innovation and Technology Hon Penny Simmonds announced that 15 additional funded domestic places will be added to the Bachelor of Veterinary Science programme from July 2027, helping meet future demand for veterinarians.
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.
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Three generations of learning at Massey
Handwritten assignments, library books delivered by post, digital lecture slides and online resources. Three generations of one family have experienced very different eras of study at Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University.
Massey celebrates new business graduates in Vietnam
Thirty master’s graduates in Vietnam recently received a Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University qualification thanks to a long-standing partnership with Vietnam’s University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH).
Massey University welcomes Government boost to train more domestic veterinarians
Minister for Tertiary Education and Science, Innovation and Technology Hon Penny Simmonds announced that 15 additional funded domestic places will be added to the Bachelor of Veterinary Science programme from July 2027, helping meet future demand for veterinarians.
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.
Research news
Meningococcal disease rates fall, but infants and vulnerable communities remain at highest risk
New cases of meningococcal disease among children in Aotearoa New Zealand continued to decline in 2024, according to a new report released by Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University's Environmental Health Intelligence New Zealand (EHINZ) .
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.
Student success news
Six decades of journalism: Reporting the stories that matter
From reporting on revolutions to holding the powerful to account, explaining health issues, interviewing artists and bringing audiences the stories they love, journalism can take many forms. A shared curiosity about people and the world around them continues to draw Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University graduates to the job.
The accidental comment that set one graduate on a path to journalism
From a childhood ambition to reporting on the issues shaping local communities, Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa graduate Kira Carrington is building her career in journalism after landing her first newsroom job straight out of her Bachelor of Communication.
Students bring politics to life on screen with Pōti Party
As final assignment deadlines draw closer and student stress levels are high, a new student-led TV news show, Pōti Party, is being launched by the students of the combined Specialist Reporting and Documentary and Factual Project classes.
A new beginning for kōhanga reo in Queenstown
When Te Kōhanga Reo o Whakatipu Waimāori opened its doors earlier this year, Institute of Education graduate Gemma Cribb Ngāti Manuhiri was thinking about the tamariki who would now have an opportunity that her children didn’t.
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
More than 50 Massey academics make the World’s Top 2% Scientists list
Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University academics are earning global recognition as leading experts in fields such as agriculture, food science, tourism, communication, disaster resilience, veterinary science, wildlife health and disease transmission.
‘The best stonefruit in the world’: 2026 New Zealand Food Awards put the cherry on top
A jar of pickled Cromwell-grown cherries, developed by Wānaka based chef Tineke-Maree Sutton, has been recognised as the Supreme Winner at the 2026 New Zealand Food Awards. Technologists, food and beverage industry leaders, artisans and emerging developers from across Aotearoa were celebrated for their forward-thinking and robust innovation at a gala event at Shed 10 on Auckland’s waterfront last night.
Passion, purpose and potential recognised at 33rd Ag Awards
The next generation of leaders shaping Aotearoa New Zealand’s primary industries were recognised at the 33rd annual Agriculture, Horticulture and Environmental Science Awards in early October, with Tongan Manaaki Scholarship recipient and third-year agriculture student Vetekina Pau’u receiving the evening’s top honour.
Final William Gerrish Memorial Award honours student commited to community impact
Tongan Manaaki Scholarship recipient and third-year Bachelor of Agricultural Science student Vetekina Pau’u took home the evening’s top honour at the 33rd annual Agriculture, Horticulture and Environmental Science Awards, becoming the final recipient of the prestigious William Gerrish Memorial Award.
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Six decades of journalism: Reporting the stories that matter
From reporting on revolutions to holding the powerful to account, explaining health issues, interviewing artists and bringing audiences the stories they love, journalism can take many forms. A shared curiosity about people and the world around them continues to draw Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University graduates to the job.
Animals at Massey
At Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University, caring for animals isn’t just part of the curriculum, it’s a responsibility that underpins how animals are used for teaching, research and how they are worked with every day. As Aotearoa New Zealand’s leading university for veterinary science, agriculture and animal science, Massey’s commitment to the ethical involvement and welfare of animals is at the centre of every programme.
More than 50 Massey academics make the World’s Top 2% Scientists list
Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University academics are earning global recognition as leading experts in fields such as agriculture, food science, tourism, communication, disaster resilience, veterinary science, wildlife health and disease transmission.
Meningococcal disease rates fall, but infants and vulnerable communities remain at highest risk
New cases of meningococcal disease among children in Aotearoa New Zealand continued to decline in 2024, according to a new report released by Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University's Environmental Health Intelligence New Zealand (EHINZ) .
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