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News - Displayed on Website	Julie M Ash	5/02/2026
I'm in a good role now, doing what I enjoy, helping people to achieve a healthier life. It's been a rocky road, but I love my job finally.

News - Displayed on Website	Veenita Devi	5/02/2026
I have been working with the organisation’s clinical team in setting up community outreach services and developing programs for patient engagement with Primary care team. Training clinical and non-clinical staff in supporting our aging population of koumatua and kuias.

News - Displayed on Website	Adam K Gilbert	5/02/2026
I'm writing a collection of essays/memoir titled The Knitted Sheep exploring human relationships with nonhuman animals. I hope to finish the book late next year.

News - Displayed on Website	Yifan Li	5/02/2026
I studied with Massey from March 2013 to March 2016. After I graduated, I moved to Auckland and joined my current institute.

News - Displayed on Website	Elizabeth A Munro	5/02/2026
Guidance Counsellor, Papanui High School, Christchurch. Temporary lecturer, Education Dept University of Canterbury. Guidance Advisor, South Island Secondary schools. Co-author with R J Manthei and J.J.Small of Counselling A Skills Approach (Methuen1979).

News - Displayed on Website	Stanley I Oa	5/02/2026
I studied at Massey University’s Manawatu Campus from 2017 to 2018, completing a Master’s in Environmental Management (Sustainability). The program was enriched by a diverse cohort of international classmates and memorable fieldwork, including an Environmental Impact Assessment on a North Island ski site. Our group was commended by Professor John Holland as the first cohort to complete the exercise smoothly through teamwork and collaboration. Beyond academics, I enjoyed exploring New Zealand’s landscapes, making my time at Massey both professionally rewarding and personally memorable. Since graduation I have advanced into leadership roles within Papua New Guinea’s agricultural sector. I currently serve as Acting Director of the Project Coordination Unit (PCU) in the Department of Agriculture and Livestock, and as Coordinator for the National Agriculture Sector Plan (NASP) 2024–2033. In these capacities, I oversee strategic agricultural initiatives, contribute toward managing digital transformation projects, and ensure compliance with government directives. My work has focused on building institutional capacity, strengthening governance frameworks, and aligning donor support to national priorities. Over time, my professional interests have evolved from technical sustainability studies into systemic impact through policy, institutional reform, and sector coordination. I have supported and advocated for the establishment of the NASP Secretariat, guided baseline studies, and coordinated high-level dialogues with government, private sector, and development partners. Alongside these responsibilities, I have contributed to operational planning, monitoring and evaluation, and the development of key performance indicators to measure institutional performance. This progression reflects a shift from a technical and academic research space into applied leadership space—where sustainability, climate adaptation, and transparent governance are not only areas of interest but central to my daily work in shaping national agricultural development. I remain deeply grateful to Massey University for equipping me with the knowledge, values, and vision that continue to shape my career trajectory and impact in the agriculture sector.

News - Displayed on Website	Eleanor L Pardoe	5/02/2026
Since graduating, I've lived and worked in both Sydney and London, where I now reside with my husband and little cat. For the last 20 years I've worked in corporate events and marketing for a range of top professional services firms - BNY, London Stock Exchange, Macquarie, Barclays. I'm currently working for a tech SME growing and improving their marketing function.

News - Displayed on Website	Catherine J Pinfold	5/02/2026
Since graduating, I've lived and worked in NZ, London and now Australia, where I currently live. I'm currently working for a bank, working in a transformation project and in the process of establishing my own business.

News - Displayed on Website	Stephanie J Polson	5/02/2026
I completed my postgraduate diploma with Massey University via correspondence while working as both a personal trainer and nutritionist in a gym, as well as a product development technologist at ANZCO Foods. My lecturers were outstanding, and I’ve continued to reach out to them from time to time over the years. At the end of my diploma, I secured a nutritionist role with Sanitarium New Zealand. During my time there, I had the unique opportunity to feature as the Nutritionist on the ex–All Blacks Match Fit documentary, where players were filmed transforming their diet and lifestyle to prepare for a comeback rugby match. I later moved into a Senior Nutritionist position with Sanitarium Australia. After five years with Sanitarium, I started up_statuss, a nutrition consultancy supporting people on their health and wellbeing journeys. My work spanned a wide range of areas, and I continue to host the up_statuss podcast to this day. After three years of running the consultancy, it felt like the right time for something new and off to London I went! I am now working in nutrition sales with Nestlé Health Science UK&I — and who knows what is around the corner :)

News - Displayed on Website	Serena G Siegenthaler-Brown	5/02/2026
I am a senior designer currently working in the signage industry. I have worked across both private and public sector roles as a designer, from heritage industry roles, to arts events, galleries and for a time I also worked in the print industry. My career focus is around design and marketing, and to a lesser extent illustration.

News - Displayed on Website	Quentin C Suskin	5/02/2026
After traveling around the UK and South East Asia I ended up in Canada where I've expanded on my degree by certifying as a Business Architect. I've started a boutique consulting service called Quentin Suskin Consulting Services and operate I think lower British Columbia mainland.

News - Displayed on Website	John W Tweedie	5/02/2026
BAgSci, 1962 MAgSci (Hons), 1965 PhD, University of California, Davis 1969 Postdoctoral Research, University of Wisconsin, Madison. 1970-72 Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, Associate Professor. Massey University. 1972-2009 Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, Associate Professor in Biochemistry. Massey University 1972-2008

News - Displayed on Website	Gillian E White	5/02/2026
Since graduating I completed an MA(Hons) at Auckland Uni and a PhD (Community Health) University of Tasmania. Research Fellow Auckland Uni and University of Tasmania; Senior Lecturer Massey Albany; Associate Professor Massey Wellington; Regional Director, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Massey Wellington. Professor, Consultant to Ministry of Health, Sultanate of Oman. Research Advisor, Health and Research Collaborative.

News - Displayed on Website	Kristal Boynton	4/02/2026
Have moved into a new position specifically tailored for me within the organisation I work in.

News - Displayed on Website	Christopher J Harrod	4/02/2026
I spent fours as a year teaching technician in the Department of Microbiology & Genetics (1984 - 1988). Then I completed an MSc (Hons) in genetics at Massey (1988 - 1991). I went on to start a PhD at Waikato University (which I did not enjoy, and did not complete, 1992 - 1995). Then two years in sales (not fun, 1995 - 1997). in 1998 I switched careers to IT, filling various roles with EDS (1998 - 2006). In 2006 I answered the call from the BBC, moved to London, and filled a number of roles in that organisation (2006 - present). I currently run three software development squads (around 22 people) using agile techniques to produce software that helps keep the BBC transmitting online.

News - Displayed on Website	Mooi C Lim	4/02/2026
I graduated with a Bachelor of Business Studies degree, majoring in international business in 1998 at the Albany campus, Auckland. Upon graduation I joined Heinz Wattie’s Ltd, started my career in the FMCG industry. The job has taken me from Auckland to Asia, first to HK, then to Singapore, Malaysia, and subsequently across various countries within the Southeast Asia region. I have progressed through various roles within the FMCG industry and currently I’m the Managing Director for the Meals and Beverages business for the Australian based Arnott’s Group. Headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, the Meals & Beverages business has a significant presence in Malaysia and ANZ. From time to time, I have the opportunity to visit NZ for work, and where possible I would extend my stay to reconnect with friends in NZ. I have also revisited the Albany campus to retrace my steps and reminisce about the time I spent there. Although I have left NZ in 2001, I’ve continued to keep a close tie with NZ. In recent years I have joined and become a committee member for the Malaysia New Zealand Chamber of Commerce here in Kuala Lumpur, providing support to businesses and promoting culture exchanges between the two countries.

News - Displayed on Website	Kathleen Scott	4/02/2026
Received a QSM for services to Diabetes in 2012. 2025 marks 50 years since being on insulin and was awarded the Sir Charles Burns Award. One of the first Type 1 diabetics in Aotearoa NZ to use an insulin pump over 40 years ago and likely the oldest (only person?) (age 86) in a rest home using one. Now retired and living in Fielding. https://www.diabetes.org.nz/your-stories/kathysstory?rq=kathleen%20scott

News - Displayed on Website	Donald A Slade	4/02/2026
Scientific Officer (Therapeutics) HRC, MAF, Levin. Technical Adviser, New Zealand Fruitgrowers Federation Ltd, a Head Office position but based in Hastings.

News - Displayed on Website	Courtney R Spicer	4/02/2026
After completing my Bachelor of Fine Arts at Massey University Wellington, I received a scholarship through the University of Waikato and completed my postgraduate degree in secondary education where I was a student teacher for a full year at Whangaparaoa College, while studying full time. Currently I have been working at the same kura, absolutely thriving.

News - Displayed on Website	Beverley C Thomson	4/02/2026
I currently work in Agricultural research with a private research company in the Hawkes Bay doing work on sheep production, diverse and herb pastures, methane and nitrous oxide, plus on calf rearing.

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