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New MoU strengthens data-driven collaboration for public health in Aotearoa New Zealand

Friday 11 July 2025

Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University’s Environmental Health Intelligence NZ (EHINZ) and Whitecliffe’s School of Information Technology share a commitment to using data to improve public health outcomes, an alignment that has led to a formal collaboration.

New book supports learners on their reo Māori journey by deepening understanding of Māori verbs

Wednesday 9 July 2025

As one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s most experienced teachers of te reo Māori, Associate Professor Hone Waengarangi Morris has drawn on decades of insight to publish a new book with Massey University Press.

From classroom to boardroom: Massey’s governance course puts leadership into practice

Wednesday 9 July 2025

Real-world governance experience is hard to come by, but Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University’s course in applied global governance and responsibility helps to bridge that gap.

Empowering youth through music: Massey and To The Front’s creative partnership

Tuesday 8 July 2025

For the seventh time in Pōneke Wellington, a collaboration between To The Front and Toi Rauwhārangi College of Creative Arts (CoCA) is helping young people discover the transformative joy of music.

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.

Invasive spider with potentially sinister bite confirmed in Aotearoa New Zealand

Tuesday 1 July 2025

The noble false widow spider (Steatoda nobilis), already considered one of the world’s most invasive arachnids, has officially established itself in New Zealand. While bites are rare, the spider raises concerns for human health and native ecosystems.

spider walking against a cream background

Sciences researchers secure funding to advance animal care through new technology

Wednesday 25 June 2025

Two projects led by researchers from the College of Sciences have received funding from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment Endeavour Fund.

Group of black and white cows standing in a grassy paddock

Massey scientists collaborate with NASA to monitor geothermal fields from space

Wednesday 25 June 2025

A team of researchers from the College of Sciences is collaborating on a three-year joint venture between NASA and Aotearoa New Zealand that could transform how scientists monitor the world’s geothermal fields.

PhD research finds poor classroom air quality hinders learning

Monday 16 June 2025

For her PhD research, Dr Lara Tookey found that when classrooms were at comfortable temperature, had fresh air and low CO₂ levels, students performed better on cognitive tests.

Lara Tookey on her PhD graduation day

Student success news

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

Midwife on a mission: Doctoral student champions global maternal health

Thursday 3 July 2025

For doctoral student Jolene Wescombe, the path to global development runs through a rural midwifery clinic in the Ethiopian highlands.

Riiki Reid’s rise from Massey to music stardom

Thursday 3 July 2025

From campus studios to international stages, artist Riiki Reid’s journey from student to star began at Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University.

Design student awarded prestigious Māori scholarship

Tuesday 1 July 2025

Macy Cribb has recently been recognised with the 2025 Hinemoa Hilliard Memorial Scholarship —an award that honours excellence, leadership and the legacy of Māori wāhine in higher education.

From the shed to the spotlight: Meet the young farmer with a big future

Tuesday 1 July 2025

Growing up on a sheep and beef farm in Eketāhuna, Jock Bourke was surrounded by everything needed to spark a future in agriculture. Now, he’s the youngest contestant in the FMG Young Farmer of the Year Season 57 Grand Final.

Man in plaid shirt standing out in a field

Opinion and features

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

Opinion: NZ’s plan to ‘welcome anyone, from anywhere, anytime’ is not a sustainable tourism policy

Thursday 3 July 2025

By Professor Regina Scheyvens, Professor James Higham and Professor Susanne Becken

Opinion: The New Zealand Government and the silence over Gaza

Friday 27 June 2025

By Associate Professor Sean Phelan

Israeli airstrick on Gaza Strip during Gaza War 2023-2025

Awards and appointments

Read about our latest successes and appointments.

Riddet Fellow and Massey alumni wins food science award

Tuesday 8 July 2025

Renowned expert in food science Dr Mike Boland is this year’s recipient of the JC Andrews Hall of Fame Award.

Massey researcher named in prestigious UK science award

Thursday 26 June 2025

Professor Shane Telfer from the School of Food Technology and Natural Sciences is part of a global science group who have won the prestigious UK Royal Society of Chemistry prize for creating a new type of glass.

King’s Honours for Massey academics and alumni

Tuesday 3 June 2025

Several members of the university community have been recognised in the 2025 King’s Birthday Honours List.

Partnerships honoured at Work-Integrated Learning New Zealand conference

Thursday 29 May 2025

Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University’s School of Social Work has been honoured with a prestigious award at the 2024 Work-Integrated Learning New Zealand (WILNZ) Conference, recognising the School’s innovative approaches to student placements.

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New MoU strengthens data-driven collaboration for public health in Aotearoa New Zealand

Friday 11 July 2025

Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University’s Environmental Health Intelligence NZ (EHINZ) and Whitecliffe’s School of Information Technology share a commitment to using data to improve public health outcomes, an alignment that has led to a formal collaboration.

New book supports learners on their reo Māori journey by deepening understanding of Māori verbs

Wednesday 9 July 2025

As one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s most experienced teachers of te reo Māori, Associate Professor Hone Waengarangi Morris has drawn on decades of insight to publish a new book with Massey University Press.

From classroom to boardroom: Massey’s governance course puts leadership into practice

Wednesday 9 July 2025

Real-world governance experience is hard to come by, but Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University’s course in applied global governance and responsibility helps to bridge that gap.

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