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News - Displayed on Website	Antonius C Remmerswaal	18/12/2024
Retired in 2024 from a 40-year career as a Registered Valuer in Hawke's Bay and previously in Wellington.

News - Displayed on Website	Samurdhi M Edirisuriya Kattadi Arachchige	19/11/2024
During my year at Massey, I studied my Master of Construction specializing in Construction Law with a fantastic cohort of students. The varying backgrounds, experiences, enhanced the quality of learning. At Massey, I felt that I was able to gain a current and industry-relevant education. A special shout-out to MUASLA (Sri Lankan Association) who have been progressivly sharing our rich culture with our peers in New Zealand and enriching students' lives outside of academics. Post-study, I've been working at Beca as an assistant project manager getting to work on some major projects, continuing to learn, and applying my skills. I'm getting the chance to meet some incredible people in industry both senior and aspiring talents. I look forward to the path ahead!

News - Displayed on Website	Debra K Martis	19/11/2024
Taught English and Drama Careers Adviser - Secondary School.

News - Displayed on Website	Julia McLean	19/11/2024
I really enjoyed studying at Massey but I am also glad I finally got to graduate and can now spend more time with my family!

News - Displayed on Website	Huong Thu Nguyen	19/11/2024
Worked at a Branding Agency for two years, worked in exporting diary in NZ for 1.5 years. And now working for the family business (founded 1995) in exporting Vietnamese handmade mulberry silk clothes in Hanoi, Vietnam.

News - Displayed on Website	Justin A Raine	19/11/2024
Since graduating from Massey in 2017, I began working at the Civil Aviation Division under the Ministry of Infrastructure in December 2018. Currently I am a Senior Civil Aviation Officer who overlooks the areas of AIR, AIG, ENV, RPAS and International Relations.

News - Displayed on Website	Shenee K Taylor	19/11/2024
Kia ora koutou katoa! While completing my first degree (BHlthSci, Psychology) via distance back in 2014, my team and I launched NZ's largest patient experience and patient-reported outcome measures survey in private surgical practice. Delivered to Southern Cross Insurance members, it has since received over 219,000 responses, enabled data comparisons across private hospitals and clinicians and expanded to include private specialist consultations. In 2017, I moved across to Allied Health and launched a bespoke membership for Chiropractic Assistants under the NZ Chiropractors' Association. This ongoing membership remains the first of its kind worldwide and builds on New Zealand's reputation of being world leading in the Chiropractic industry. Additionally, to my work leading the professional development aspects of this membership, I have obtained a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy and joined a leading paediatric OT in servicing the Waikato region. It is incredibly rewarding when I can combine knowledge from both degrees to support a child and their wh?nau through an injury or diagnosis journey. I look forward to a brief hiatus from studying and then moving on to a Masters of Occupational Therapy - if only it was offered through Massey I'd happily return! Wishing you all the best of health and wellbeing. Ng? mihi maioha Shenee Taylor NZROT, BOccTher, BhlthSci (Psychology).

News - Displayed on Website	Ihsan Ullah	19/11/2024
I graduated from Massey University in 2013 with Ph.D degree in plant breeding and genetics. Came back to Pakistan in July 2013 and resumed my duties as senior scientist working on sunflower breeding and later, got promoted to the position of principal scientist. I started working on developing local sunflower hybrids. My first sunflower hybrid completed all the trials beating all the imported and local sunflower hybrids by 15 to 20% in yield. This hybrid named NARC-SUN-2020 got registered with seed certification and registration dept in 2023 and patented with plant breeders' rights registry just recently in 2024.

News - Displayed on Website	June Woolford	19/11/2024
Being accepted to the PG DIp. Psychology Professional Practice, was the final step in my vision of registration as a Psychologist. Having not completed high school, it was a long term plan to achieve undergraduate degree and move on the Master's degree and finally, PG Dip PP and registration. Since graduation and registration, I have worked in a pilot scheme for Dept. of Corrections which was focused on bringing mental health services to the population of people who were engaged with Dept. of Corrections. Following this, I spent some time working in a rural community in the Kimberley, Western Australia. On return I worked in the Oncology service of Southern DHB and currently I am working with people who have a mental injury claim with ACC. I am looking forward to what lies ahead. Ever grateful to Massey and the staff there who help people achieve their dreams!

News - Displayed on Website	Elizabeth M Bang	18/11/2024
Became a Surgical Manager at Dunedin Hospital. Set up Pilot Breast Screening programme in Dunedin Churchill Fellowship to study Breast Screening in Sweden, UK and Scotland. Moved to Hamilton to be part of the team to set up Breast Screen Aotearoa. Became CEO of Hospice Waikato and set up the Hospice Waikato for the region.

News - Displayed on Website	Toa W Pomare	18/11/2024
Currently Chair of Taranaki Whanui Limited, Chair Paua 2 Industry Assn and Executive Member of Cray 4 Industry committee.

News - Displayed on Website	Charlotte G Wilsher	18/11/2024
Graduated with Bachelor of Agricultural science in 2022, then did a stint dairy farming in the Manawatu. In May 2023 I joined Genetic Technologies (Pioneer) as an Area manager intern, working in the agronomy space with maize and lucerne predominantly.

News - Displayed on Website	Linda J Allan	15/11/2024
After MBA, worked in public sector in science and social policy, then as a self-employed consultant for a wide variety of clients. These included public sector organisations in health, and policing, and large corporates like banks, insurance companies and telcos. Currently assisting with a project for Reserve Bank of New Zealand.

News - Displayed on Website	Iswandi Ayub	15/11/2024
I was at Massey University, Manawatu Campus (Palmerston North) from 2007 - 2010 enrolled as engineering student. These were the most memorable times of my life. At Massey University, we were taught to think critically, hence most of the exams have no right or wrong answer but it depends on your logical assumption on the real-life situation given. At Massey University, I acquired lifetime experience which is still relevant to me now. I met a lot of people from various places and cultures around the world. It has taught me to embrace and to unite in diversity. I was also involved as an Massey Green Shirt in 2008 and I was the Residential Advisor for the Halls Community Group in 2009 & 2010. I was lucky to be under the guidance of Jason Auvaa, Koli Sewabu, Gerald Lologa and Rebecca Price where I acquired firsthand leadership experience where our role was to provide pastoral care to the residents in our halls. This experience, in handling human interaction were crucial for me in years to come as I become a leader in the organization I am now. The ability to think critically coupled with unforgettable life experiences as a leader in the Residential Advisor role while being a student at Massey University shaped me to be who I am today. I am now a Chief Operating Officer of Sarawak Plantation Berhad, a public-listed company in Malaysia which deals in Oil Palm. I was first appointed to this position in 2018 and at that time I was 31 years old. I am one of the youngest COO of a public-listed company. This is all made possible because part of my life experiences resulted from my time at Massey University. I am proud to say that I am the product of Massey University.

News - Displayed on Website	Geoffrey R Bentley	15/11/2024
23 years at the Meat Industry Research Institute of NZ (MIRINZ) 25 years as freelance agricultural journalist. Now retired.

News - Displayed on Website	Simon B Berry	15/11/2024
Had two years touring Australia with Cecelia after selling up own vineyard and management business. Now purchased 28 ha of run down grazing property in Adelaide Hills with cottage to get into shape and produce hay and beef cattle. Working ad hoc in wine industry with previous clients.

News - Displayed on Website	Stephanie A Bryant	15/11/2024
After I finished my study at Massey, I went into a full time teaching role at my second practicum school. Even though I love what I do, I still miss my uni days!

News - Displayed on Website	Kerry Campbell	15/11/2024
Massey was an amazing part of my University experience! I enjoyed being able to do my Masters via distance while I could still visit the campus for my block courses and any time I needed or wanted to. I really enjoy studying with Massey and have started my next journey in studies already!

News - Displayed on Website	Hannah R Devery	15/11/2024
I am still an RTLB and I just received the NZ Teach Study award to complete Part 2 of the Educational and Developmental Psychology Masters next year.

News - Displayed on Website	Wellington Ferreira	15/11/2024
After graduating we moved to Paris, following my partner's job offer. I worked in a hotel specially because the airport was too far and I still had the language barrier. We then moved to the Great Lisbon following the terrorist attacks in Paris. After 7 years, we return to Oceania, Australia to be closer to relatives. Although I never worked in my area after graduating, my qualification paved the way for me to get all the jobs I had and have.

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