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Honouring a culture of care: a spotlight on Whānau Pūkenga

Friday 15 March 2024

For this year's World Social Work Day, we caught up with Whānau Pūkenga who are passionate about keeping tikanga and mātauranga Māori at the heart of social work.

Wildbase Hospital celebrates over two decades of caring for New Zealand’s wildlife

Wednesday 13 March 2024

For the past 21 years, Wildbase Hospital has been caring for Aotearoa New Zealand’s rare and endangered wildlife, treating almost 7000 native wildlife patients across that time.

The Unsettled: Small stories of colonisation

Tuesday 12 March 2024

Professor Richard Shaw’s latest book explores the historical and emotional territories of New Zealanders coming to terms with the ongoing aftermath of the New Zealand Wars.

Michael Ahie concludes his time as Chancellor of Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University

Friday 8 March 2024

Mr Ahie has concluded his 12-year term on Council and eight years as Chancellor.

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Conversations That Count – Ngā Kōrero Whai Take

Conversations That Count – Ngā Kōrero Whai Take is a mixed media, podcast, editorial and event series brought to you by Massey University in partnership with The Spinoff. It provides a platform for the university and community experts to share their thoughts on how to overcome some of New Zealand’s biggest challenges.

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.

Research shows significant benefits of school meal programmes

Tuesday 5 March 2024

A recent case study on the Ka Ora Ka Ako school lunch programme at Dannevirke High School has revealed clear benefits.

New study reveals the extent of alcohol’s harm to those other than the drinker

Wednesday 28 February 2024

A new study has addressed a gap in understanding around the full scope of alcohol-related harm.

Interactive exhibition harnesses history for a safer future

Tuesday 27 February 2024

An interactive tsunami exhibition is drawing from past tragedy to provide residents of Rēkohu Wharekauri/Chatham Islands with lessons on how to be better prepared for future events.

Pilot study will determine the impacts of rearing method on the dairy calf, the cow and their production

Tuesday 27 February 2024

The study will compare the artificial rearing of calves to calves that remain with their mothers until they are weaned.

Student success news

Discover the inspiring success stories of our students, many of whom are balancing studying alongside other commitments.

Continuing the legacy for Ian Shirley Award recipient

Tuesday 19 March 2024

Lena Bath has been awarded the Ian Shirley Award for 2023, acknowledging her achievement in the social policy courses while studying towards a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) qualification.

Transport research results in scholarship for master’s student

Tuesday 27 February 2024

Master of Resource and Environmental Planning student Anamaria Rodriguez Mora has been awarded a 2024 Transport Research Scholarship.

Recipient of the inaugural Manukura Memorial Veterinary Scholarship announced

Wednesday 14 February 2024

Fourth year Bachelor of Veterinary Science student Sabine O’Neill-Stevens has been named the first recipient of a joint scholarship established to commemorate the life and legacy of Manukura, the rare white kiwi.

Globally grown: From Feilding to the Netherlands and back again

Friday 9 February 2024

Alex Dickson’s undergraduate degree looked a little different to most, as she spent the middle of her three years of study at Wageningen University in the Netherlands.

Opinion and features

Get commentary, opinions and editorial articles from Massey's experts and our wider community.

Opinion: Meeting the ever-changing needs of Aotearoa New Zealand

Friday 23 February 2024

By Dr Tere McGonagle-Daly

Opinion: Let’s talk about equality – and the constitution

Monday 5 February 2024

By Professor Richard Shaw

Opinion: The New Zealand Defence Force in 2024: The end of the peace dividend?

Friday 26 January 2024

By Associate Professor William Hoverd.

Opinion: Prioritising connection over commercialisation this Christmas

Monday 18 December 2023

By Associate Professor Kirsty Ross.

Awards and appointments

Read about our latest successes and appointments.

Academics receive Fulbright Scholar Awards to take their studies abroad

Friday 8 March 2024

Two academics from Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University have been named recipients of 2024 Fulbright New Zealand Scholar Awards , which will see them take their studies international.

Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University welcomes new Chancellor and Pro Chancellor

Friday 8 March 2024

The university has welcomed Alistair Davis ONZM and Angela Hauk-Willis into the roles of Chancellor and Pro Chancellor.

Brazilian Government honours Massey Professor

Friday 1 March 2024

Professor Leonel Alvarado from the School of Humanities, Media and Creative Communication has been made an Officer of the Order of Rio Branco for his services to the Portuguese language and Brazilian culture in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Professor Mohan Dutta’s academic-activism recognised with prestigious Presidential Citation

Thursday 8 February 2024

Professor Mohan Dutta has been recognised by the National Communication Association (NCA) with the Presidential Citation.

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Continuing the legacy for Ian Shirley Award recipient

Tuesday 19 March 2024

Lena Bath has been awarded the Ian Shirley Award for 2023, acknowledging her achievement in the social policy courses while studying towards a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) qualification.

Dr Hona Black on te reo, humour and the future

Tuesday 19 March 2024

Dr Hona Black covers his journey to teaching te reo, research and more.

Honouring a culture of care: a spotlight on Whānau Pūkenga

Friday 15 March 2024

For this year's World Social Work Day, we caught up with Whānau Pūkenga who are passionate about keeping tikanga and mātauranga Māori at the heart of social work.

Wildbase Hospital celebrates over two decades of caring for New Zealand’s wildlife

Wednesday 13 March 2024

For the past 21 years, Wildbase Hospital has been caring for Aotearoa New Zealand’s rare and endangered wildlife, treating almost 7000 native wildlife patients across that time.

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