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King’s Honours for Massey academics and alumni
Several members of the university community have been recognised in the 2025 King’s Birthday Honours List.

Chinese Ministry of Education gives Massey’s transnational education portfolio major boost
Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University has recently received significant recognition from the Chinese Ministry of Education for its offshore delivery in China. The Ministry has approved the establishment of a second Joint Education Institute in China, with Hainan University.

Fly My Pretties release album Elemental, with strong Massey roots
Iconic musical collective Fly My Pretties have today released their seventh studio album, which was written and rehearsed on the Pukeahu Wellington campus and features Massey alumni on mic.

Survey shows social media transforms drug buying as gangs rule meth in key regions
The 2024 New Zealand Drug Trends Survey highlights shifting dynamics in the country’s drug landscape, with regional gang dominance and digital platforms reshaping how drugs are bought and sold.

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Massey to host Oceania Hub of the International Communication Association conference
Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University is set to host the Oceania Hub of the International Communication Association’s (ICA) conference from 13 to 16 June.

Chinese Ministry of Education gives Massey’s transnational education portfolio major boost
Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University has recently received significant recognition from the Chinese Ministry of Education for its offshore delivery in China. The Ministry has approved the establishment of a second Joint Education Institute in China, with Hainan University.

Sustainable science in action at Fieldays® 2025
Back at Fieldays® for another year of connection, collaboration and showcasing leading research and innovation, we’re delivering real-world, research-led solutions to the challenges facing modern agriculture.

Exhibition celebrates 50 years of photography at Massey
The university is hosting a special exhibition in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland to highlight a key milestone in photography education.

Research news
From headlines to healing: A journalist’s second act
When Dr Tamara McLean crossed the stage in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland last week to receive a Doctorate of Clinical Psychology, her three children were there to celebrate as their mother embarks on a second career.

Graduate’s study exposes hidden costs of platform-based sex work
A Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University doctoral study has lifted the lid on how digital platforms shape the livelihoods of online sex workers and what that reveals about work in today’s platform economy.

A mother’s journey through takiwātanga and academia
Dr Jeanette Hastie has completed a powerful and personal PhD that weaves together mātauranga Māori, autism advocacy and aroha for her whānau and community.

Advancing tsunami evacuation planning for coastal resilience in a changing climate
As climate change increases the threat of natural disasters, effective tsunami evacuation planning is more vital than ever. For Dr Azin Fathianpour, her PhD research became a personal mission, leading her to develop a simulation tool to enhance emergency planning and support the resilience of coastal cities.

Student success news
A student’s journey of resilience, heart and purpose
Postgraduate study was never just a professional goal for Jayde Demanser, it was a deeply personal step, shaped by her experiences as both a teacher and a parent.

From the classroom to specialist support
For Erana Gibson-Ruri, a primary teacher working in the learning support field, enrolling at Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University became a journey of growth, connection and renewed purpose.

Growing a sustainable future through curiosity and connection
Nerissa Edwards always knew she wanted a career that kept her outdoors. Today, she’s found her calling, supporting farmers to build more sustainable, productive and resilient farm systems.

Graduate finds her voice as a leader, strategist and advocate for sustainable marketing
When Agness Mweempwa arrived in Aotearoa New Zealand from Zambia in 2023, she brought with her a strong background in financial services and development work, and a determination to build a future in sustainable brand strategy.

Opinion and features
Opinion: Discovering new NZ music in the streaming age is getting harder – what’s the future for local artists?
By Professor Oli Wilson, Dr Catherine Hoad, Associate Professor Dave Carter and Dr Jesse Austin-Stewart

Opinion: Attacks on cultural safety in health highlight politicians’ ignorance
By Professor Jenny Carryer

Opinion: Kōmiri - A korowai of pluralistic counselling
By Professional Clinician Joyce Manahi, Ngāti Porou te iwi.


Awards and appointments
King’s Honours for Massey academics and alumni
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
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.

Massey University alumna recognised as Pulitzer Prize finalist
Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University alumna Jessy Edwards has been named a finalist for the prestigious Pulitzer Prize in Audio Reporting, honouring her compelling investigation into systemic abuse within New York's prison system.

Massey Aviation Chief appointed as Independent Reviewer under Civil Aviation Act
Ashok Poduval has been selected as one of three independent reviewers under the newly enacted Civil Aviation Act.


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Massey to host Oceania Hub of the International Communication Association conference
Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University is set to host the Oceania Hub of the International Communication Association’s (ICA) conference from 13 to 16 June.
King’s Honours for Massey academics and alumni
Several members of the university community have been recognised in the 2025 King’s Birthday Honours List.
From headlines to healing: A journalist’s second act
When Dr Tamara McLean crossed the stage in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland last week to receive a Doctorate of Clinical Psychology, her three children were there to celebrate as their mother embarks on a second career.
Graduate’s study exposes hidden costs of platform-based sex work
A Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University doctoral study has lifted the lid on how digital platforms shape the livelihoods of online sex workers and what that reveals about work in today’s platform economy.
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