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News - Displayed on Website	Wendy J Baker	26/02/2026
Recently I competed at NZMG in Dunedin in Athletics Track events 100, 200, 400, 800, 1500, and 3000 metre events. Completing 6 events in 6 hours was an achievement in itself. Won 3 Gold, 2 Silver, and 1 Bronze medals. Most enjoyed run/event was 3000metre in time of 14mins:42secs. Pleased with this time for my age(59). As an ex Massey student/sports advocate I want to encourage/inspire others in their fitness pursuits. <img src="https://alumnionline.massey.ac.nz/image/alumni-profiles/Wendy_Baker_1.jpg" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; width: 66%;">

News - Displayed on Website	Stephen J Neville	26/02/2026
MNZM for services to gerontology research and seniors Dr Stephen Neville is a nursing professor, researcher and advocate whose work has greatly contributed to the national profile of New Zealand gerontology research. Dr Neville started nursing in 1979 and has held many leadership roles in tertiary education since, including National Head of Nursing at Te Pukenga, Professor of Wellbeing and Ageing at Auckland University of Technology (AUT), and Adjunct Professor at Western Sydney University, Edith Cowan University and University of Canberra. In 2015 he co-created the AUT Centre for Active Ageing, a research centre committed to enabling older people to live well and connect with their communities. His research and publications are recognised internationally and cover a broad spectrum of topics, influencing academics, policy makers and staff in older adult healthcare. He is Associate Editor of the Australasian Journal on Ageing and Editor of the Journal of Clinical Nursing. He champions the rights of older adults through voluntary positions with the Ageing Well National Science Challenge, Age Friendly Aotearoa Advisory Board and the Australasian Association of Gerontology. He was President of the New Zealand Association of Gerontology between 2013 and 2019. Dr Neville is a Life Member of the College of Nurses Aotearoa and is currently Professor of Nursing at the University of the Sunshine Coast in Australia. <img src="https://alumnionline.massey.ac.nz/image/alumni-profiles/Stephen_Neville.png" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; width: 20%;">

News - Displayed on Website	Christopher J Denby	12/02/2026
Retired and now living in Waipukurau, Central Hawke's Bay, after a long career in local government finance and accounting.

News - Displayed on Website	Sarah J Hurst	12/02/2026
After a roundabout life trajectory involving tourism, accountancy and audit and business administration, I found my way back to animal science and have been working as a research technician for EpiVets Ltd since its inception. As the team has grown I have taken on the operations management of the clinical research team, which give me a blend of office-based admin and organisational work, while still giving me the opportunity to get out on farm to work with the animals and their farmers.

News - Displayed on Website	Vanessa A Whiu	12/02/2026
I am grateful to my supervisor, Shirley Barnett, for her unwavering support. E te Kahurangi toi Shirley, e te piitau reka o Tuwharetoa, e kore e mutu tooku mihi ki a koe! Kua tuutuki, kua tau! Since achieving my master's in business studies, I am focused on supporting the not-for-profit and charitable sector to build and strengthen their operational excellence and cultural integrity. For these organisations, the changing political and economic landscape is like storms which they regularly endure with limited support. I am grateful to all those community-based groups weathering those storms. All storms recede, creating new opportunities. "You are not alone!" Reparative Pathways Limited is a new "Tiriti aligned" company (social venture) supporting communities build capacity and charter reparative pathways (ngaa ara kopikopiko) towards well-being and prosperity. Let's make 2026 a year to rebuild and reclaim agency. "Kia mau puu te rongo!"

News - Displayed on Website	John W Barnett	11/02/2026
Now retired after a career in food and beverage industries in technical and supply chain roles in Australia and USA.

News - Displayed on Website	Susan P Ledingham	11/02/2026
I graduated in 1973, after studying for a BA 1970 to 1972 and then left NZ to live in York, England with my (now late) husband, Roger. I completed a BPhil in Medieval Studies at the University of York, returned to NZ in 1976 and the following year gained a postgraduate diploma in librarianship. The majority of my library career was in public libraries, followed by studying at Massey for a postgraduate diploma in Social Service Administration. I worked for a decade or so in community organizations, including as the founding manager of the Nelson Bays Community Law Service, and then returned to library work at the Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology. Since retirement in 2018, I have done voluntary work, including as the volunteer librarian at the Nelson Centre of Musical Arts one day a week.

News - Displayed on Website	Kevin Patrick B Agustin	10/02/2026
Had a great time at Massey, upskilling and meeting new friends with the same journey along the way. Since graduation, been busy with work at Nestle.

News - Displayed on Website	Elizabeth C Campkin	10/02/2026
Since graduating with the Certificate of Mental Health and Addiction, I have continued onto the Bachelor of Health Science: Mental Health and Addiction degree.

News - Displayed on Website	Elaine C Inohara Kawasaki	10/02/2026
I've been working within Healthcare and Education sectors.

News - Displayed on Website	Rebekka J Malster	10/02/2026
Academic Progress Update What a transformative few years it has been! I initially pursued the driver trainer qualification pathway, requiring Unit Standard 7097. Unable to afford private training, I approached the Southern Institute of Technology, where the unit was offered as part of the broader New Zealand Certificate in Adult and Tertiary Teaching (Level 5). Having been away from formal study for some time, I approached this with some trepidation—my earlier academic experience had been challenging, and while my first degree opened doors professionally, I felt I had more to prove academically. I'm pleased to report that I not only completed the NZCATT5 but found myself reinvigorated by the learning process. Southern Institute of Technology have given me a cost-effective pathway to academic redemption. This momentum carried me through the New Zealand Certificate in Learning Design (Level 6) over the following eighteen months. Initially, I enrolled in a Master's program but reconsidered my readiness. Instead, I completed a Graduate Diploma in Professional Coaching (Business and Executive), where I'm proud to have achieved three A grades, three B grades, and a C (the 12,000-word dissertation proved particularly challenging). This experience has provided both academic redemption and, more importantly, clarity of purpose. I have now re-enrolled in a Master's program with a clear research direction, intending to pursue the thesis option. My proposed research focuses on graduated driver licensing systems: "Graduated Driver Licensing in Australia and New Zealand: A comparative analysis of policy design, implementation, and effectiveness across divergent jurisdictional approaches." My research questions aim to explore: Variations in GDL schemes across selected Australian states and New Zealand regarding restrictions, durations, and requirements Crash outcome differences between jurisdictions with varying levels of policy stringency Political, cultural, and practical factors explaining variations in policy design Implementation and enforcement challenges affecting policy effectiveness I am particularly interested in incorporating leadership and policy governance dimensions into this analytical framework. As a mature student, I hope to reconnect with Massey University in the future as I continue building expertise in driver training and licensing policy while expanding my research interests—I've discovered that collecting qualifications at SIT is cheaper than therapy and more socially acceptable than collecting lawn gnomes.

News - Displayed on Website	Alane V Nilsen	10/02/2026
I worked to get my degree extramurally initially as a single parent of a four month old. I then went on to raise a bigger family, with my husband being a stay home parent. I was in law enforcement roles, moving up through the ranks as family commitments allowed. I mostly worked away from home in order to get roles I was qualified for as my family didn't want to move. Sometimes I commuted daily from Palmy to Wellington and sometimes I had roles in the deep south. I did this for many years. I've led teams, been an advisor to a minister for my organization and managed large territories of staff remotely. I worked through the COVID lockdowns under the Border Order, again separated from family for months on end. During these years I continued to work on other qualifications extramurally. Now I'm settled back at home, deciding to take a major pay cut in order to have better work life balance. I am now managing a recruiting team within the Central Region and while I do travel around to my staff, I'm home now more often than not.

News - Displayed on Website	Ashleigh J Robinson	10/02/2026
During a career change in 2023, I re-enrolled extramurally to complete two papers, thereby completing a qualification begun in early 2000's. In 2023 after a pretty solid career in media was coming to a close, I re-enrolled. Two papers later I graduated in 2024 with a CertBus and GradDipBus. Now managing branding and comms for two unions and an insurer, as well as advocacy projects. Most recently, iamadoctor.nz

News - Displayed on Website	Shenee K Taylor	10/02/2026
Since obtaining my BHlthSci(Psych) I've built a solid career in healthcare. Launching the country's largest patient experience and patient reported outcome measures survey with Southern Cross Health Society which is still collecting responses today and provides anonymised data to clinicians and hospitals. Following this I moved into Allied Health as a practice manager and launched a bespoke membership for Chiropractic Assistants with the NZ Chiropractors' Association, with New Zealand being world leading in this area. I continue leading the development of this membership after returning to study and qualifying as a NZ registered Occupational Therapist. I specialise in neurodevelopment and chronic pain conditions across the age ranges, although I'm enjoying working primarily with daycares and primary schools that struggle to manage the needs of neurodiverse students. I find time to guest lecture for occupational therapy and medical students, and supervise occupational therapy students as much as possible. I hope to move into further study, research, and teaching roles when I find time to reduce my client caseload down the line.

News - Displayed on Website	William G Bell	9/02/2026
Living in Seattle since early 2000. Spent time working at Microsoft, Amazon and now Alaska Airlines.

News - Displayed on Website	Wooi H Loh	9/02/2026
I completed my PG Dip Admin via correspondence. Since then, I have moved from Auckland to North Queensland then to Brisbane where I've settled down. I've spent 24 years in the water and wastewater industry.

News - Displayed on Website	Jaime L Rendell	9/02/2026
Did a poster presentation of Masters research project at the ICDE 2025 conference in Wellington.

News - Displayed on Website	Sandra L Thompson	9/02/2026
My time and resulting degree from Massey University was a pivotal turning point in my life. It gave me a real advantage and the momentum I needed to begin a successful career. The skills, opportunities and confidence I gained there shaped my path. I know I'd be in a very different place and position without it.

News - Displayed on Website	Patrick J Ting	9/02/2026
I did a Certificate in Foundation Studies in 2020, followed by a Bachelor of Science majoring in Zoology and finished in 2023. Since then, I have completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Science in University of Auckland. Currently I am doing a research Master in Science degree, working on my research project looking at lizard ecology and interspecific competition.

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.

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