Massey University Centenary
2027 marks 100 years since the founding of Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University. Join us as we reflect on and celebrate our legacy and look forward to our future.
Massey's beginnings – 1879-1926
Massey's beginnings towards becoming a university began as an agricultural college in Palmerston North.
Massey's foundation years – 1927-1945
The new College was carried through the difficult years of World War Two and Great Depression by staff and students.
Massey's consolidating years – 1946-1963
When World War Two and the Depression were over, the College continued to grow and work towards becoming a university.
Massey becomes a university and expands – 1964-1992
Massey University College of Manawatu became Massey University of Manawatu on 1 January 1964.
Massey expands into three cities – 1993-2009
Massey University expanded in the 1990s with new campuses in Auckland and Wellington.
Milestones and further growth – 2010 to current
Massey celebrates milestones and continues to grow.
The arms and colours of Massey University
Learn about the history of Massey's arms and colours.
Related history
Whakapapa
The students and scholars who have laid the foundations of Māori @ Massey.
Tāmiro
See taonga from the collections of Massey University Library
Massey University Archives
The Massey University Archives collections are available to staff, students, and members of the public.
