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News - Displayed on Website	Omar I Alsayed	21/01/2026
My university experience was one of the most beautiful phases of my life. It was a successful academic journey by all measures, filled with challenges and opportunities at the same time. I learned a great deal, not only academically but also in terms of personal growth and developing my social and interpersonal skills. University taught me the importance of discipline, commitment, and responsibility, and it opened new horizons for critical thinking and creativity. During my years of study, I participated in several student activities and projects that helped me gain practical experience and expand my network. I also met classmates and professors who left a positive impact on my life and motivated me to strive for excellence and success.

News - Displayed on Website	Alison P Bravenboer	21/01/2026
Worked at de Paul House, Northcote, Aged Concern, Manukau, Age Concern, North Shore, Open Home Foundation International. Retired 2023.

News - Displayed on Website	John H Eide	21/01/2026
I have been teaching and started my own company.

News - Displayed on Website	Ana H Koloto	21/01/2026
Hold various research positions and have worked as an academic at Victoria University and Auckland University, and a former Director of the University of the South Pacific Tonga Campus.

News - Displayed on Website	Graeme L Lyon	21/01/2026
Since retiring as a stable isotope geochemical at GNS Science, I have enjoyed outdoor activities including ecological restoration of the Petone Beach dunes.

News - Displayed on Website	Keshwan Padayachi	21/01/2026
We were the first batch of M Ed. Admin students and graduated in 1990. Since then, I was the Principal of a large secondary school, promoted to Senior Education Officer Secondary and then to the Divisional Education Officer's post, until retirement. I studied online from the University of the South Pacific and graduated with a LLB degree in 2010. Practiced as a lawyer in Fiji before migrating to New Zealand in 2016.

News - Displayed on Website	Jonas J Turol	21/01/2026
Graduated with a Bachelor of Education while playing in the NBL for the Manawatu Jets. Later completed a Master of Education (with Merit) and bring nearly 20 years of teaching experience. Currently pursuing a PhD.

News - Displayed on Website	Wai Yan Aung Soe	20/01/2026
I completed my degree during the COVID-19 pandemic, adapting to a primarily online learning environment. Since graduating, I have contributed to various projects within New Zealand's supply chain industry.

News - Displayed on Website	Aaron P Baker	20/01/2026
Since graduating from Massey in 2002, I’’ve worked as a rural banker and farm advisor, helping farmers and landowners with succession planning, financial planning, and business development. I'm also a Trustee for the Rural Support Trust Te Tai Tokerau, supporting farmer wellbeing and resilience across the region. Alongside my advisory work, I’m involved in several farming businesses in Northland.

News - Displayed on Website	Ruth E Harrison	20/01/2026
I taught for four years in Invercargill before heading overseas to volunteer for a few years. Returned to Hawkes Bay where I was Children's Librarian at a local library branch prior to becoming a mum. Children's Pastor, senior tutor, and now teaching in a special learning hub at a local school.

News - Displayed on Website	Kate Hawley	20/01/2026
A film I have been working on for two years as Costume Designer has just been released - Guillermo del Toro's FRANKENSTEIN.

News - Displayed on Website	John S Irwin	20/01/2026
Enjoyed my time at Massey. Worked for Alliance as Beef Foreman until Lorneville Beef closure about 2000 then at Mataura Beef. Sem-iretired and spent nine seasons as Dept Conservation Hutt Warden. Stewart Island, Kepler and then Routeburn track. Well retired now.

News - Displayed on Website	Manek Marwaha	20/01/2026
After finishing my BBS info systems degree at Massey, I’ve had the chance to work across New Zealand and the UK, helping organisations navigate big transformation journeys. I’m now based in London as a Manager at PwC, working with Life Sciences and Healthcare companies on strategy and enterprise change.

News - Displayed on Website	Tracey E Weaver	20/01/2026
After a decade in equine ergonomic innovation in Scotland, Trace returned home with her family to settle in coastal New Plymouth. She is now working with a local spinout breaking new ground in impact protection for womens’ contact and ball sports such as football, hockey, baseball and rugby.

News - Displayed on Website	Jamie R Wells	20/01/2026
Completed my degree via correspondence while working full time learning about agronomy. Post graduation had gone onto enter, and achieve Pukekohe's Young Grower of the year 2024, Horticulture NZ Young Vegetable Grower 2024, Horticulture NZ Young Grower runner up 2024. Potatoes NZ Shining Star award 2025. Also working with Potatoes NZ on their youth council (est. 2025) being the inaugural chairman, to engage younger audience towards careers in the sector.

News - Displayed on Website	Cynthia L Wiggins	20/01/2026
Now 90 and still enjoying life. Kept fit and healthy. Lots of interests in particular gardening, trees, and science.

News - Displayed on Website	Jeffrey A Dougal	16/01/2026
I graduated in 1992/3. I followed a career in HR after that and was head of HR for three organisations in NZ and Australia. I was accredited as a mediator in 2010 and have been in private practice since 2015. I specialise in employment related mediation and facilitation.

News - Displayed on Website	Lesley A Gray	16/01/2026
I have been an academic staff member with the University of Otago Medical School since 2008. Following completion of my PhD with the Joint Centre for Disaster Research, I was promoted to Associate Professor.

News - Displayed on Website	Teniah A Howell	16/01/2026
I have had the privilege of nursing across NZ, Australia, and Africa, enjoying everything from maternity nursing to mental health, to wound care volunteering on Mercy Ships. Nursing has absolutely been the best career path for me and I have loved the variety and challenges. I learn something new every day.

News - Displayed on Website	Thomas G Warren	16/01/2026
I have continued with my current company and have been promoted to COO and will be undertaking my Masters of Aviation Management from 2026 onwards.

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