Student representation restructuring working group
At the end of last year Massey University and your students’ association Te Tira Ahu Pae were pleased to have reached an agreement to review student representation services which will:
- enable seamless provision of services to students by Te Tira Ahu Pae
- provide an opportunity for the wider student body to get involved in shaping the student representation model delivered through your students’ association.
Massey University remains committed to effective student representation and ensuring that services for our students continue without disruption. Our engagement with Te Tira Ahu Pae is focused on developing a sustainable pathway for student representation.
We need student input to help shape something that’s fairer, clearer and works for all students – whether you’re on campus, online or somewhere in-between. This is about making sure Te Tira Ahu Pae reflects your needs, your communities and your experience at Massey University.
The working group’s purpose
The Student Representation Review Working Group – comprising student and university representatives and supported by an external facilitator – is tasked with:
- overseeing a comprehensive consultation process with the wider student body.
- producing a report and recommendations that will be tabled for consideration by students at an association special general meeting.
The working group has:
- reviewed local and international best-practice models.
- developed a set of design principles.
- designed a shortlist of possible models for student representation.
Consultation on how student governance and representation is structured and delivered
1, July 2025
Project initiation.
2, July to August
Consultation began with all stakeholders (students, staff).
3, Early September
Consultation closes.
4, September
Review feedback. Develop recommendations of governance and representation models for Te Tira Ahu Pae board to consider.
5, End September
Recommendations available for Special General Meeting for students consideration.
6, 15 October
Special General Meeting. Students vote on proposed structures.
7, November and December
Constitution updates and Te Tira Ahu Pae policies, procedures and structural updates.
Your voice matters
What you share will help shape the final recommendations from the working group, which the student body will vote on.
- New rules will follow – a draft of the updated constitution will be on the way, and we’ll be asking for your feedback.
- Student election campaign happens with voting opportunities.
You can find all the latest information – including model summaries, timeframes, FAQs, and feedback tools - on the project webpage.
Send your feedback to Te Tira AhuPae, or to Massey via email:
This is your chance to shape what comes next – by you, for you.