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Honouring Sir Alan Frampton KNZM

Friday 17 April 2026

Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University honours the life and legacy of Sir Alan Russell Frampton KNZM, Professor Emeritus and former Dean of the Faculty of Agricultural and Horticultural Sciences, who passed away peacefully on 10 April 2026.

From left: National cabinet minister and Massey alumnus John Luxton, Lady Rae Frampton and Sir Alan Frampton in 2002 during an AgHort reunion week.

A lifetime of influence in Māori education: Rāwiri Wright honoured with Doctorate

Wednesday 15 April 2026

After decades shaping kaupapa Māori education nationwide, Rāwiri Wright has been recognised with an Honorary Doctorate of Education from Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University.

Massey expands connections across Southeast Asia

Tuesday 14 April 2026

From Singapore to Surabaya, Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University continues to strengthen its presence across Southeast Asia, following a recent university-wide delegation through the region.

Shared cultural heritage brings unique focus to Italian Design Day

Monday 13 April 2026

Toi Rauwhārangi College of Creative Arts has hosted the annual global event, Italian Design Day celebrating the longstanding connections between Aotearoa New Zealand and Italy, and their shared focus on sustainable design practises.

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.

Empowering locals to respond to disasters caused by natural hazards

Thursday 16 April 2026

PhD graduate Dr Manomita Das researched how communication supports community members to be prepared for natural hazards. She says preparing our communities in advance of an extreme event needs to become a higher priority.

Research finds New Zealand farmers largely getting phosphorus fertiliser balance right

Monday 30 March 2026

New research suggests Aotearoa New Zealand farmers are broadly matching phosphorus fertiliser use to the needs of their soils, helping maintain relatively stable nutrient levels across the country’s agricultural land.

sheep in a paddock

PhD graduate develops new pathway for future motor neurone disease treatments

Thursday 26 March 2026

Dr Sophie Burling used her doctoral research to create a new patient-specific model of motor neurone disease, laying the groundwork for future treatments that could improve quality of life for people affected.

Photography, storytelling and design helps to highlight housing crisis for seniors

Thursday 26 March 2026

Three lecturers from Toi Rauwhārangi College of Creative Arts have combined their photography, graphic storytelling and spatial design talents to give a voice to older New Zealanders facing housing insecurity.

Student success news

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

Global manufacturing leadership powered by a Massey EMBA

Wednesday 15 April 2026

Massey alumnus Rob Woolner is helping lead one of New Zealand’s most innovative manufacturing companies, drawing on knowledge gained during his Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) at Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University.

Academy of Sport supports professional footballer to get closer to career in health

Tuesday 14 April 2026

Kate Taylor has always wanted to be a midwife and a professional footballer. Thanks to the support from Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University she’s turning both those dreams into reality.

From Nau Mai mural to Artspace Aotearoa

Friday 10 April 2026

After graduating from Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University only a year ago, Emily Lyall is already helping shape the future of contemporary art in Aotearoa.

From Massey MBA to global AI leadership

Wednesday 8 April 2026

Massey alumnus Witty Bindra is helping lead one of the world’s most significant enterprise technology partnerships, drawing on a global mindset shaped during his Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University.

Opinion and features

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Almost 200,000 New Zealanders are now living with long COVID – where is the government plan?

Wednesday 8 April 2026

By Professor John Potter and Associate Professor Amanda Kvalsvig

A high‑risk bird flu strain is circling the globe. How prepared is NZ?

Wednesday 1 April 2026

By Distinguished Professor Nigel French and Professor Jemma Geoghegan

Share prices, sports results … CO₂ levels? The case for reporting climate stats every day

Monday 30 March 2026

By Professor in Creative Communication Elspeth Tilley

Opinion: Driving in the wrong direction: why NZ’s oil consumption is at a 5‑year high

Thursday 26 March 2026

By Distinguished Professor Robert McLachlan

Awards and appointments

Read about our latest successes and appointments.

A lifetime of influence in Māori education: Rāwiri Wright honoured with Doctorate

Wednesday 15 April 2026

After decades shaping kaupapa Māori education nationwide, Rāwiri Wright has been recognised with an Honorary Doctorate of Education from Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University.

Massey enters world top 15 in 2026 QS Subject Rankings

Thursday 26 March 2026

Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University has achieved remarkable results in the 2026 Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Subject Rankings with a new global top 15 subject ranking.

Massey UNESCO Chair on Sustainable Livelihoods renewed to 2030

Tuesday 24 March 2026

UNESCO has extended the tenure of Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University’s UNESCO Chair on Sustainable Livelihoods Professor Stuart Carr through to 2030.

Celebrating the women shaping the future of food science and technology

Wednesday 11 March 2026

Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University is proud to recognise two outstanding women in food science and product development through the Massey University Woman in Food Science and Technology Award.

group of women smiling

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Honouring Sir Alan Frampton KNZM

Friday 17 April 2026

Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University honours the life and legacy of Sir Alan Russell Frampton KNZM, Professor Emeritus and former Dean of the Faculty of Agricultural and Horticultural Sciences, who passed away peacefully on 10 April 2026.

Empowering locals to respond to disasters caused by natural hazards

Thursday 16 April 2026

PhD graduate Dr Manomita Das researched how communication supports community members to be prepared for natural hazards. She says preparing our communities in advance of an extreme event needs to become a higher priority.

Global manufacturing leadership powered by a Massey EMBA

Wednesday 15 April 2026

Massey alumnus Rob Woolner is helping lead one of New Zealand’s most innovative manufacturing companies, drawing on knowledge gained during his Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) at Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University.

A lifetime of influence in Māori education: Rāwiri Wright honoured with Doctorate

Wednesday 15 April 2026

After decades shaping kaupapa Māori education nationwide, Rāwiri Wright has been recognised with an Honorary Doctorate of Education from Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University.

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