A year of impact and achievement

The recent publication of Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University’s 2025 Annual Report highlights how the university continued to make an impact by championing knowledge, strengthening communities and shaping a better future for Aotearoa New Zealand and beyond.

At the heart of Massey’s academic offering is an unwavering commitment to student achievement, with more than 7,000 graduates joining our global alumni whānau last year. For the third consecutive year, Massey recorded the highest course completion rates in New Zealand for on-campus students. This progress is underpinned by Pūrehuroatanga, our whole-of-university student success framework, which is helping remove barriers and enable more learners to thrive, no matter wherever and however they study. Targeted initiatives continue to lift outcomes for Māori, Pacific and other priority learners, reinforcing our commitment to equitable education.

Through flexible pathways and inclusive opportunities, Massey continues to enable more people to access tertiary education, regardless of location or circumstance. In 2025, Massey expanded its global presence, welcoming more than 5,500 international students from over 125 countries. New partnerships across Asia, the Pacific and beyond created further opportunities for collaboration, while strong alumni engagement continued to strengthen connections worldwide.

Research at Massey in 2025 delivered tangible, real-world impact. Academics tackled some of the most pressing global challenges, from advancing cancer treatments and addressing antimicrobial resistance, to strengthening climate resilience and developing sustainable food systems. This work reflects Massey’s commitment to applying knowledge in ways that benefit communities, industries and the wider world.

Guided by Te Tiriti o Waitangi, Massey strengthened its partnerships with mana whenua across its three campuses, deepening its connection to place, culture and community. These relationships remain central to the university’s identity and ensure its work contributes meaningfully to the wellbeing of our people, land and environment.

We invested significantly in future-focused learning and infrastructure. A major milestone was the opening of Ngā Huia, a world-class veterinary research and teaching facility that reinforces Massey’s leadership in animal health and biosecurity. At the same time, new programmes, including a Climate Science major and sustainability-focused degrees, ensured students are equipped to address emerging global challenges.

Financially, Massey recorded an operating surplus of $16.6 million, marking its second consecutive year of positive results.

Last year is a powerful reminder of the enduring value of a Massey education. The university’s impact lives on through its graduates. Together, this shared legacy continues to grow, reflecting the strength, relevance and reach of the Massey whānau as the university looks ahead to its centenary and beyond.