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Recently, our Veterinary Emergency Response Team was deployed to help rescue pets stranded by Cyclone Gabrielle. The team, comprised of volunteers from Tāwharau Ora School of Veterinary Science and staff from other parts of Massey, conducted technical rescues and evacuations where required, veterinary checks, and helped the community and animals however they could.

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Sarah Hirini – from the field to the heart

Be inspired by the incredible journey of legendary Black Ferns Sevens’ captain Sarah Hirini, one of the most well-respected players in international rugby, a two-time Olympic medalist, and current world champion.

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Nelson Harper – embarking on the path to sustainability

Passionate about minimising waste, Nelson implemented his bright ideas into a business called Precycle which won the supreme award at Innovate Manawatū 2022.

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Dr Shamalka Perera – breaking through barriers

Dr Perera never let obstacles get in her way on the road to a PhD. “Set goals and work towards achieving them. It’s okay to take one step at a time. Don’t be a quitter, be unstoppable!”

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Matt Tini – finding drive in a new perspective

Matt, Waikato, Ngāti Tiipa, Ngāti Rākaipaaka, Ngāti Kahungunu, recently graduated as valedictorian of the Whakapōtaetanga Māori, where he spoke about the importance of demonstrating Māori excellence.

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Talia Brewer – sharing the mana through connecting passions

Graduating with a Master of Applied Social Work this month, Talia, Te Ātiawa ki Whakarongotai, Ngāti Raukawa ki te Tonga and Ngāti Toa Rangatira, Ngāti Ruanui, Ngā Ruahine, believes Massey's course changed the direction of her life and gave her a reinforced sense of self and purpose.

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Manawatū Oval gains heritage status

In 2021, Palmerston North City Council (PNCC) began a process to recognise the historic significance of the Oval on Massey's Manawatū campus through the adoption of a change to their District Plan. After careful consideration, the PNCC has granted the Oval heritage status.

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Auckland Campus celebrates 30th birthday

Happy 30 years to our Auckland campus! Did you know it was opened in 1993 with a tree-planting ceremony? For the past 30 years, our campus has continued to grow as a hub for 21st-century education.

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Massey and Kaplan Professional launch new financial advice diploma

A new purpose-built qualification will offer financial advisors in Aotearoa New Zealand the opportunity to set themselves apart from the crowd.

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Teaching Greek myth through literature, art and a computer game

The legendary Trojan War, celebrated in the works of Homer and Virgil, is now the subject of an innovative interactive game produced to mark the 50th anniversary of classical studies at Massey.

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Semester Two enrolments are open

Looking to take the next step in your career? Want to learn something new and exciting? Look no further than our distance learning programmes, with enrolments now open for semester two!

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Book launch event draws Massey friends and book lovers

Professor Emeritus Ian Watson recently celebrated the launch of his new book Shaping Massey. We’re giving away a copy to our alumni.

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The Fate of the Land

Massey University Press publishes award-winning books across a range of genres. Learn about the latest exciting release and go in the draw to win a copy.

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Alumni book club

We’d love your participation in the Alumni Book Club. It’s a wonderful way to connect with fellow alumni. Wherever you might be, you are welcome to join your peers for great conversation in your virtual book club. Massey has partnered with virtual book club experts PBC. The club reads and discusses four to five books a year.

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Gym savings for alumni 

If you graduated from studies in Manawatū and find yourself working in Auckland or Wellington, come and check our fitness centres out. This isn’t a limited time offer either. At any time in your future, if you want to come back to Massey for a workout, keep us in mind.  

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I’m Gina Nguyen, currently studying for the Graduate Diploma of Arts in Social Policy. I graduated with my first degree (Bachelor of Communication in Public Relations) in 2021. A massive passion for drawing and creating cards drove me to start Cards by Gina, a business that actively assists customers with finding a card that suits their recipients. All it takes is to request a commissioned order through my email. You can find the designs here: https://www.instagram.com/cards_bygina/

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