Sustainability at Massey - Te Whakapūmautanga ki Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa

Explore how Massey is transforming so sustainability underlies our strategies, campuses, teaching and learning.

Sustainable Development Goals

We recognise the importance of the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as part of a worldwide plan to help people, prosperity and the planet by 2030.

Sustainability strategies & plans

We're making sustainability central to teaching, research and more. Read our Sustainability Framework and other policies.

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Research & projects

See our sustainability research expertise, partnerships, publications and projects.

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Study sustainability

Help people, businesses and government manage resources wisely for a sustainable, prosperous future for the planet.

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Green Impact

Green Impact is a change and learning programme designed for university staff and students to help tackle everyday sustainability issues.

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Sustainability news

Gamifying recycling for Aotearoa’s primary school children

Tuesday 27 January 2026

When Frances le Mesurier learned about the lack of recycling facilities in some New Zealand schools, she decided to base her final year industrial design project around developing a fun, interactive alternative to the standard recycling bin.

Master of Sustainable Development Goals wins silver at Global Education Awards

Tuesday 9 December 2025

Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University’s Master of Sustainable Development Goals (MSDG) programme has been internationally recognised for its innovative approach to sustainability education, earning silver at the QS Reimagine Education Awards.

Massey’s sustainability efforts score highly

Wednesday 19 November 2025

Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) has released its 2026 Sustainability Rankings and Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University has improved its score in all assessment categories.

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Massey recognised as global leader in sustainability in 2025 THE Impact Rankings

Wednesday 18 June 2025

Times Higher Education has released its 2025 University Impact Rankings for the Sustainable Development Goals, with one of Massey’s rankings entering the top 10 worldwide.

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