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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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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.
Massey awarded for sector-leading approach at KiwiNet Awards
Future-focused invention and leadership at Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University has been celebrated on a national stage. Two finalists from Massey were recognised with top awards at the KiwiNet Research Commercialisation Awards.
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.
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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.
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.
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