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Kia ora koutou katoa,
Welcome to our October Alumni Newsletter, where we celebrate our alumni’s achievements in the art and design industries. From music, creative arts, and animation to fashion and industrial design, our graduates are recognised worldwide for their creativity and innovation. Their work blends cultural values with modern techniques, wins prestigious awards for design excellence, and enables voice through art making.
This edition also highlights alumni research, and we’d love to hear from you! Please take a moment to complete our quick alumni survey. Your feedback helps us make improvements, and you’ll also go in the draw to win some great prizes.
We have some exciting events coming up, including webinars and an overseas alumni gathering. Join us for engaging discussions, networking opportunities, and insights from industry experts as we celebrate and connect with our global alumni community.
Ngā mihi nui,
Alumni Relations Team
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| Tessa Hills – from Gisborne to the global stage
Tessa Hills, also known as DJ Messie, has quickly risen in the global music scene after graduating with a Bachelor of Commercial Music. A turning point came when she performed for a crowd of 35,000 in Perth, a huge leap from her usual 250-person audience. The success of that performance led to an invitation to play at Glastonbury’s Shangri-La stage this June.
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Karen Seccombe and WAI – 13 years of collective art making
Dr Karen Seccombe founded the Women’s Art Initiative (WAI) in a small local dental clinic with just seven wāhine (women) as a form of resistance and response to the violence and abuse they had experienced. Over the past 13 years, WAI has grown into a dynamic collective – they shared strong words, challenged negative stereotypes, asked society to take responsibility, and continued to grow.
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Moretekorohunga Lloyd – a cultural journey into animation
The journey of Moretekorohunga Lloyd, Te Whakatōhea, Te Aupōuri, into the world of animation is deeply connected to his upbringing. More’s early exposure to Māori cultural values has influenced his storytelling style, and his work has a unique perspective that blends Māori traditions with modern narratives.
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Jack Pugh – James Dyson National Award winner for medical tool innovation
Jack Pugh, a recent Bachelor of Design with Honours graduate, has won the prestigious James Dyson national award for his innovative medical multi-tool, Cap Snap. “The motivation for my design was to make life easier for busy healthcare professionals who work with medications each day and are at risk.”
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Austin Martin – award-winning shoe designs redefine safety and style
Master of Design alumnus Austin Martin has won a number of awards for his sport performance shoes at the Fifth Annual Global Footwear Awards and the Fit Sport Design Awards. His projects, STRYDE, completed in 2021 as an undergraduate student, and TrailGuard, completed in 2023 as a postgraduate project, demonstrate his growth as an industrial designer.
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| Want to share your success with your fellow alumni?
If you have something you’d like to share in the alumni newsletter, get in touch with us at alumni@massey.ac.nz.
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Kayla Christensen – winner at the 2024 WOW Competition
Bachelor of Design alumna Kayla Christensen won the Aotearoa Section at the 2024 World of WearableArt (WOW) competition in Wellington with her creation, Kārearea.
To see her award-winning design and learn more, visit the WOW official page.
Image credit: WOW
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| Have your say: quick alumni survey
We value your feedback and want to hear from you. Please take a moment to complete a brief multiple-choice survey to help us better understand your needs and preferences. Share your thoughts for a chance to win exciting prizes!
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Save the date – join our health and wellbeing for children webinar
Tuesday 15 October: 12pm to 12:45pm
Join us for an insightful webinar on the importance of regular exercise and good nutrition in childhood and how these critical factors shape lifelong wellbeing.
Professor Ajmol Ali, a renowned expert in exercise science will present the latest findings from the Healthy Active Learning initiative and discuss how we can better engage with our children, find fun ways to get them moving and create good habits for their lifelong wellbeing.
Register now...
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Save the date – alumni reunion in Singapore
Monday 4 November - 6pm to 8pm
We are thrilled to announce an upcoming alumni event in Singapore. Join us for a evening of networking, reminiscing, and creating new memories with fellow alumni.
Register now...
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Save the date – why we sometimes can’t agree on what to have for dinner
Tuesday 26 November - 12pm to 12:45pm
Have you ever wondered why people have such varied tastes and preferences, from the wines they enjoy to the textures and spices they can tolerate?
Join us for an enlightening webinar with Professor Joanne Hort, Fonterra Riddet Chair in Consumer and Sensory Science. Professor Hort will dive into the different sensory worlds people live in as a consequence of genetic and physiological drivers. Register now...
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More than 70 academics recognised in prestigious list of top global researchers
The World’s Top 2% Scientists, published by Stanford University and Elsevier, is updated annually and represents the most highly-cited scientists across various disciplines. This year, 76 Massey academics and researchers have been listed, alongside 200,000 other scientists globally.
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State-of-the-art facilities and new industry partnerships celebrated
Ensuring students are ready to leap into the screen arts industry with the confidence, skills and knowledge that employers need is the aim of the National Academy of Screen Arts.
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Where has life after Massey taken you?
Share your story with us for your chance to win a $100 Prezzy Card!
At Massey Career Centre, we’re all about helping students map out their careers, connect with employers, and get career ready. We’re reaching out to you, a proud Massey alumni, because we’d love to showcase your journey in our latest initiative.
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Discover and win
Massey University Press publishes award-winning books across a range of genres. Learn about the latest exciting releases and go in the draw to win a new publication.
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Your official invite to the Blues Sports Awards 2024
Join us for the annual Massey Blues Awards as we celebrate the dedication and outstanding achievements of our student athletes across 40 different sports. Everyone watching will have the opportunity to win one of three Massey prize packs, so be sure to tune in at 6pm on Thursday 17 October.
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Interested in training to be a teacher in-school?
In 2025, Massey’s Graduate Diploma of Learning and Teaching (primary endorsement) is pleased to announce the inclusion of the School Onsite Training Programme (SOTP), with 32 places available in school. Successful candidates will receive a $12,500 teacher trainee stipend and $7,000 towards course fees.
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Avocado oil butter wins big at 2024 New Zealand Food Awards
Vutter Avo Spreadable by Feliz Wholefoods has been crowned as the Supreme Award winner at the 2024 New Zealand Food Awards.
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Seeking alumni volunteers for school activities
Our Student Recruitment team wants to build a contact list of alumni to assist with presentations and other activities in schools around New Zealand. Would you be keen to go back to your old high school and share your story about studying at Massey? If yes, please contact alumni@massey.ac.nz, let us know what school you went to and your Massey qualification, and we will connect you with the Student Recruitment team.
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Study with Summer School
Summer School is now open for everyone! That means you can crush your goals, get extra credits or try something brand new. Choose from 150 courses and study online or on campus.
To start Summer School this year, you will need to apply by 31 October 2024. Find out more here
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Massey partners with Hobsonville Point Secondary School for student art showcase
Following the success of the inaugural 2023 Art Point event in Onekiritea, Hobsonville Point, this year the university is teaming up with Hobsonville Point Secondary School (HPSS) to deliver an exhibition with a group of their students.
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Massey kicks off the 2024/2025 Sustainability Development Goals Summit
Massey University prides itself on its commitment to sustainability and is the lead host of the 2024/2025 Aotearoa National Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Summit. Massey kicked off the Summit with an event on the Pukeahu campus on 6 September.
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Share your heart-warming stories!
Did you meet your significant other or best friend at Massey? We’d love to hear more about how your time at the university changed your life with those you love. Send a short paragraph and a photo to alumni@massey.ac.nz.
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Professor Paul Kenyon
Head of School Agriculture and Environment
Here for a thriving industry
A globally-renowned academic, Paul aims to guide his students into rewarding roles. What’s next? Paul’s helping the world’s farmers and orchardists increase productivity – in a sustainable manner.
Read Paul’s story..
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Connect with your alumni community!
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