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Discover news about our university – from all three campuses and online: Auckland, Manawatū in Palmerston North and Wellington.

Quote of the Year opens for voting

Friday 13 December 2024

Rugby stars, politicians and a bird-napped cockatoo are among the finalists in New Zealand’s Quote of the Year competition.

Auxetic kōwhaiwhai designs bring new dimensions to kiwifruit growers

Friday 13 December 2024

Māori artist Maihi Potaka and packaging expert Dr Eli Gray-Stuart have collaborated to created Māori-inspired, auxetic packaging for kiwifruit.

Massey secures Gold in 2024 Times Higher Education Online Learning Rankings

Wednesday 11 December 2024

Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University has been awarded a prestigious Gold rating in the inaugural 2024 Times Higher Education (THE) Online Learning Rankings, the highest honour achievable in this year’s global assessment.

Female student with headphones on studying with a laptop, pen and paper.

Bachelor of Health Science gains international accreditation

Friday 6 December 2024

The Health Promotion and Mental Health and Addiction majors have become the first programmes in Aotearoa New Zealand to gain International Union of Health Promotion and Education (IUHPE) accreditation.

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.

Doctoral graduate champions kaupapa Māori approaches to justice

Thursday 12 December 2024

Dr Eru Findlay, Te Aitanga a Hauiti, Ngāti Porou, Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Raukawa, is breaking new ground in the field of kaupapa Māori justice approaches.

Investors leading property price escalation in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland

Wednesday 11 December 2024

In his doctoral thesis, Dr David White researched whether investors have been pushing up house prices in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland.

The dark side of social media: Uncovering the cost of viral challenge trends

Monday 9 December 2024

Dr Victoria Nazari’s PhD research examined how different groups perceive risky social media challenges and how these perceptions impact participants.

Latest NZ Drug Trends Survey shows growing influence of digital and synthetic drug markets

Thursday 21 November 2024

The first findings from the 2024 New Zealand Drug Trends Survey (NZDTS) show a decline in the price of meth, increasing cocaine use and availability and an increased availability of psychedelics.

Student success news

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

Journalism students shine with Crikey Award win and Asia New Zealand Scholarship success

Thursday 12 December 2024

For the first time ever, a journalism student from Aotearoa New Zealand has won Australia’s premier student investigative journalism award.

Celebrating outstanding social work students

Monday 9 December 2024

The terrific trio, Georjah Kaharoa Timoko Tansey, Courtney Williamson and Katelyn Ward Donnellan, have been named this year’s recipients of two esteemed awards for fourth-year Bachelor of Social Work students.

A journey through history: the academic path of a lifelong learner

Monday 9 December 2024

Dr Delwyn Blondell's Massey journey began with a passion for history and evolved into a deep academic commitment.

Social work in action: Gaining global experience through work-integrated learning

Monday 9 December 2024

Fourth-year Bachelor of Social Work student Courtney Williamson is completing her final placement in Sweden, where she's gaining hands-on experience in the field she’s passionate about.

Opinion and features

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

Opinion: The barbarians are inside the walls

Thursday 5 December 2024

By Professor Richard Shaw

Professor Richard Shaw

Opinion: Higher education’s ‘quiet revolution’ a vital evolution

Wednesday 16 October 2024

By Professor Giselle Byrnes

Two people walk through the entrance hall of the Vet Science building, Tāwharau Ora.

Opinion: The foreign interference conundrum

Tuesday 8 October 2024

By Dr John Battersby

John Battersby in a suit looking at the camera

Massey University Press: Elevating research and reputation through publishing

Tuesday 24 September 2024

Launched in 2015, Massey University Press is a vibrant platform for scholarly and creative voices that enrich Aotearoa New Zealand’s cultural landscape.

Awards and appointments

Read about our latest successes and appointments.

Massey secures Gold in 2024 Times Higher Education Online Learning Rankings

Wednesday 11 December 2024

Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University has been awarded a prestigious Gold rating in the inaugural 2024 Times Higher Education (THE) Online Learning Rankings, the highest honour achievable in this year’s global assessment.

Female student with headphones on studying with a laptop, pen and paper.

2024 Professorial promotions announced

Thursday 5 December 2024

In the most recent promotion round, 12 Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University staff were promoted to Professor and 25 to Associate Professor. The promotions will take effect from 1 January 2025.

Professor Johnson Witehira announced as new head of Te Rewa o Puanga School of Music and Screen Arts

Monday 2 December 2024

Distinguished designer, academic and practicing artist Professor Johnson Witehira, Tamahaki, Ngāi Tū-te-auru, brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University.

Riddet Institute Director awarded Pickering Medal for work on iron deficiency solutions and food innovation

Friday 29 November 2024

Leading researcher and Director of the Riddet Institute, Distinguished Professor Harjinder Singh FRSNZ, has been honoured with the prestigious Pickering Medal by the Royal Society Te Apārangi.

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Quote of the Year opens for voting

Friday 13 December 2024

Rugby stars, politicians and a bird-napped cockatoo are among the finalists in New Zealand’s Quote of the Year competition.

Auxetic kōwhaiwhai designs bring new dimensions to kiwifruit growers

Friday 13 December 2024

Māori artist Maihi Potaka and packaging expert Dr Eli Gray-Stuart have collaborated to created Māori-inspired, auxetic packaging for kiwifruit.

Doctoral graduate champions kaupapa Māori approaches to justice

Thursday 12 December 2024

Dr Eru Findlay, Te Aitanga a Hauiti, Ngāti Porou, Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Raukawa, is breaking new ground in the field of kaupapa Māori justice approaches.

Journalism students shine with Crikey Award win and Asia New Zealand Scholarship success

Thursday 12 December 2024

For the first time ever, a journalism student from Aotearoa New Zealand has won Australia’s premier student investigative journalism award.

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