Massey roadshow connects with North Island communities

Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University recently completed a roadshow connecting with mayors, regional leaders, economic development agencies, industry, principals, careers advisors and schools in Northland, Hutt Valley, Taranaki, Wairarapa, Hawke’s Bay, Bay of Plenty and Waikato.

Led by Vice-Chancellor Professor Jan Thomas, Provost Professor Giselle Byrnes and Deputy Vice-Chancellor Māori Paora Ammunson, the trip was a reconnection with the communities around the North Island from which most of our students hail.

One of the roadshow highlights was meeting with mayors to discuss their priorities and how Massey can support economic growth in their region through tertiary education and research partnerships.   

Other roadshow highlights included:

• reuniting with alumni in each region
• hearing inspirational stories from alumni about their career journeys, generously shared on speaker panels at our public events
• meeting with current Massey students to find out how we can continue to support them through their learning journey
• engaging with stakeholders and schools to hear their updates and priorities for the year ahead
• meeting future students at evening events and assisting them with their study choices.

With over 21,500 students and 112,000 alumni in Aotearoa New Zealand, Massey is committed to continuing to share stories and our knowledge and research strengths nationwide through similar in-person engagements. 

Vice-Chancellor Professor Jan Thomas says, “I really enjoyed the roadshow events I attended, and seeing Massey back out in the community. The events were a wonderful opportunity to catch up with current and past students, as well as talking to business and community leaders about what Massey has on offer. Thank you also to our inspirational alumni who were involved in our community events, sharing their stories and successes since their time at Massey. I just love seeing where life has taken our graduates.”

See more photos on the Massey University Alumni Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/MasseyUniversityAlumni/photos_albums