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News - Displayed on Website	Gregory O Edmeades	18/12/2025
I completed a PhD at the University of Guelph in Crop Science and worked for CIMMYT (the International Centre for Maize and Wheat Improvement) for 23 years as a crop physiologist/agronomst/breeder of maize. During that time we were based in Mexico, Ghana, New Zealand, and UK. I joined Pioneer Hi-Bred Inc for 5 years based in Hawaii, then returned to New Zealand in 2005 and consulted for the next 12 years, often for the CGIAR or for the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Since then I've been writing or fully retired. Massey prepared me well for all these tasks.

News - Displayed on Website	Diane J Foley	18/12/2025
I did my degree via correspondence over 6 years. I enjoyed the papers as I studied mainly history.

News - Displayed on Website	Johnrev B Guilaran	18/12/2025
I was a PhD student in Psychology at Massey University in Wellington from 2016 to 2019. Since graduating, I returned to teaching at the University of the Philippines Visayas, where I now serve as a professor of Psychology, and served as the chairperson of the Division of Social Sciences from April 2022-March 2025. I currently serve as an editorial board member of the Journal of Traumatic Stress and as one of the associate editors of the Philippine Journal of Psychology. Since my time at Massey, I have worked towards providing technical assistance to various local, national, and international organisations.

News - Displayed on Website	Leonard M Hewland	18/12/2025
Full time veterinary practitioner since graduation, with own practice in Mosgiel,Otago,until 2003. Now retired.

News - Displayed on Website	Matthew C Kelly	18/12/2025
I have just returned to Wellington after spending almost 20 years in London where I worked as an art director for publishing companies, and also had two kids and made many friends. But it's great to be back in New Zealand.

News - Displayed on Website	Claire M Keogh	18/12/2025
I completed my degree online, studying at home while caring for my two special needs children. The flexibility of being able to study around their needs was essential. Since graduating I have suffered from long covid, so have taken a year sabitical to regain my health and fitness.

News - Displayed on Website	Deborah A Kirton	18/12/2025
After BVSC completed a Master of Vet medicine 2022. Lead veterinarian in Wellington.

News - Displayed on Website	Nicholas J Lees	18/12/2025
Since graduating from Massey University, I have developed a career that integrates agribusiness education, research, and industry engagement across New Zealand's primary and agritech sectors. I am currently Senior Lecturer in Agribusiness Management and Programme Director for Agribusiness and Food Marketing at Lincoln University, a position I have held since 2009. My work focuses on developing agribusiness management as an applied discipline linking production, processing, and marketing. I teach courses in agribusiness strategy, environment, and management and supervise research that connects academic insight with real-world industry challenges. My research interests include international agribusiness strategy, innovation and commercialisation, supply chain management, and technologies that improve farm productivity and environmental sustainability. Prior to joining Lincoln University, I spent several years at Crop & Food Research, where I managed technology commercialisation projects and start-up ventures such as CropLogic™, a precision agriculture company offering digital crop forecasting and management tools. Earlier in my career, I worked as Export Market Manager for Barenbrug BV - New Zealand Agriseeds, leading international sales and marketing across the Southern Hemisphere, and as a Horticultural Consultant with MAFTech, providing technical, financial, and business management advice to horticultural producers in the Bay of Plenty. Throughout my career I have maintained close connections with the agribusiness industry, working at the intersection of science, innovation, and commercial application to enhance the performance and resilience of New Zealand's food and fibre sector.

News - Displayed on Website	Yue K Li	18/12/2025
After graduating from Massey, I returned to Hong Kong for work. Currently, I am working at the world-renowned data center provider, Equinix.

News - Displayed on Website	Nicola A Mauchline	18/12/2025
From the age of 5 I knew I wanted to work with insects, and Massey was where I was able to advance my understanding of the natural world and cultivate a passion for applied science. I had incredibly supportive supervisors throughout my post-graduate studies. This has recently come back full circle, where I am currently co-supervising a Massey doctoral student, together with a fellow graduate from the same laboratory. Since graduating, I have been fortunate to develop my career through the same organization, The Bioeconomy Science Institute (Plant & Food Research Group). I started as a Research Associate in 2002 and am now employed as a Senior Scientist within the Ecological Pest Management group. My role includes working with primary industries and growers to develop a systems approach to insect pest management and includes fundamental through to highly applied research.

News - Displayed on Website	Jason P Mika	18/12/2025
The School of Management at Massey Business School was a great place for the Mika the kids to grow up while dad was studying for his PhD (2012-2015) initially at the Wellington campus then at the Turitea campus in Palmerston North. Since Massey, I've stayed with academic work - as a professor at Waikato Management School and now professor at University of Auckland Business School, still with a focus on M?ori business research, teaching and engagement. Loved my time at Massey, grateful to my supervisor who became my boss Professor Jo Bensemann, Professor Stephen Kelly who gave me a job, Professor Sarah Leberman who was head of school during my PhD and supported me to join ANZAM board as doctoral student representative. He mihi nui ki a Professor Dame Farah Palmer, Dr Shirley Barnett, Professor Matt Roskruge and former colleagues Professor Annemarie Gillies, Dr Rawiri Tinirau, awesome to have worked and studied with you. Ng? mihi nui, Jason

News - Displayed on Website	Natasha M Olson	18/12/2025
Moved into an Outreach Teacher role and currently the Team Leader.

News - Displayed on Website	LiJun Qin	18/12/2025
I did my EMBA in Wellington. At that time, my aim was to be able to manage a company that had more than 10 million NZD revenue and more than 1 million NZD profit. During my MBA, I formed a partnership with my classmate, Mr Ken Lily (who unfortunately passed away), of Haier New Zealand Ltd. I was later appointed as the CEO of Haier Australia. During that time, Haier acquired a 25% stake in Fisher and Paykel. I am very pleased with my efforts in promoting the partnership between Haier and Fisher & Paykel. I left Haier in 2007 and started my own entrepreneurial practice. By now, I have founded and invested in several factories and businesses in China, New Zealand, Australia, and Chile. The learning at Massey University helped me in my corporate career, and significantly in my entrepreneurial Journey.

News - Displayed on Website	Adam E Stone	18/12/2025
Since I finished my BA in Creative Writing with an English Minor I have continued to study (though only part time now) towards a Masters in Creative Writing and I am working part time as an Online English Tutor.

News - Displayed on Website	Robyn L Tchernegovski	18/12/2025
I spent 5 years studying at Massey Albany Campus, a very supportive environment. I also worked for Oranga Tamariki while I studied. I graduated in 2010 and went on to work at The Auckland City Mission for almost four years. While at The Mission I was involved in a research program titled Family 100. For a year myself and five other Practitioners interviewed allocated families around Poverty, Housing, Health and General Wellbeing. After working at the Mission, I moved in to work for PSN in the Family Start Team. This team was under contract to Oranga Tamariki and we would work with high-risk families to help ensure the children were safe. I was promoted to Senior Practitioner and continued to work in this role for 11 years. I retired in 2024.

News - Displayed on Website	Stephen C Williams	18/12/2025
Started career as an industrial engineer, moved into IT and progressed through technical, sales and directorship roles in a variety of countries concluding back in New Zealand then retiring in my early 50s to operate a garden tour business.

News - Displayed on Website	Katherine B Wilson	18/12/2025
Enjoying my time. Have travelled the world since graduating. My time at Massey gave me a great foundation and useful strategies.

News - Displayed on Website	Tennille M Woods	18/12/2025
Had 6 months off after graduating before applying at PNGHS and being offered the role I have now been in for 3 years.

News - Displayed on Website	Bandar A Alharbi	17/12/2025
Professional Summary Strategic Planning Director with 15+ years of experience in government, higher education, and design sectors. Proven leader in driving national transformation projects, policy development, and design-driven innovation. Experienced in working with top consulting firms (e.g., BCG, Oliver Wyman), leading strategic design initiatives, and managing crossfunctional teams. Fluent in Arabic and English with international education and exposure, with a mission to drive institutional excellence and enable strategic impact across sectors.

News - Displayed on Website	Susan M Armitage	17/12/2025
Since graduating I have continued working as an RTLB , first in Cluster 17 and for the last 6 years in Cluster 36. My learning has continued as an important aspect of the role in education.

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