MASSEY NEWS

A long way to fall in order to afford a home: interest rate rise and house prices surge in 2021

The latest Home Affordability Report shows an overall decline in national affordability over the most recent quarter, largely driven by soaring house prices and an increasing interest rate.

Grasshoppers show how alpine fauna will be lost as global temperatures rise

New research indicates anthropogenic climate change will result in a quarter of Aotearoa New Zealand's alpine grasshopper species becoming extinct.

New Zealand’s communication of volcanic risk under the spotlight

New ground-breaking research could drive fundamental changes to the way New Zealand agencies communicate and respond to volcanic risk.

New research calls for consistent guidance during euthanasia of stranded cetaceans

New research reviewing the standard operating procedures for euthanasia of stranded cetaceans across Australasia has highlighted the need for more detailed guidance and consistency.

Scooting around campus heritage sites

A collaborative initiative saw students scooting around sculptures and heritage buildings in the Turitea Heritage Precinct on Wednesday 2 March.

International Women’s Day - a reminder to recognise and celebrate women’s achievements and plights

Originally from Malaysia and growing up in the Philippines, Rhema Chatiya Nantham decided she wanted to move to New Zealand for university. Spoilt for choice, she has a very straightforward reason for choosing Massey.

Offshore learning centre students welcomed in online orientation

Agrifood Digital Lab and the NZ Product Accelerator announce hub for Palmerston North

Massey University's AgriFood Digital Lab (MAFDL) is partnering with the NZ Product Accelerator (NZPA) to form a new hub in Palmerston North.

Te Rau Karamu Marae wins prestigious Purple Pin in Best Design Awards

Te Kāhui Toi, under the leadership of Professor Ngātai Taepa and Associate Professor Kura Puke of Toi Rauwhārangi College of Creative Arts, has been awarded a Purple Pin for the design of Te Rau Karamu Marae on the university's Pukeahu Campus (Wellington) in the Toitanga (Māori design) category.

Massey fiction writers shine in Ockham Book Awards shortlist

Four Massey creative writing lecturers and tutors are shortlisted in this year's Ockham New Zealand Book Awards, with three dominating the fiction section and one in poetry.

New Adjunct Professor appointment at the Riddet Institute

Professor Barbara Burlingame has been appointed as an Adjunct Professor by the Riddet Institute in recognition of her professional achievements and leadership in public health nutrition and food systems.

Te Rau Karamu Marae wins prestigious Purple Pin in Best Design Awards

Te Kāhui Toi, under the leadership of Professor Ngātai Taepa and Associate Professor Kura Puke of Toi Rauwhārangi College of Creative Arts, has been awarded a Purple Pin for the design of Te Rau Karamu Marae on the university's Pukeahu Campus (Wellington) in the Toitanga (Māori design) category.

Opinion: This isn’t us – or is it? Protest and critical thinking

Removing the occupiers from Parliament was not the end of a protest. It was the end of an occupation, a congregation of reasonable people with a statement to make, and others just wanting to snub authority.

Opinion: International Women’s Day and toxic masculinity in international security

We are celebrating International Women's Day in 2022 in a time when the lack of women's presence in international negotiations on peace and security is more evident than ever.

The acceptable sex worker – how media coverage still stigmatises many in the sex industry

Dr Gwyn Easterbrook-Smith's new book Producing the Acceptable Sex Worker looks at how sex workers are discussed in the news media.

Massey whānau represented at 2022 Winter Olympics

Six freeskiing and snowboarding athletes with Massey connections recently took part in the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing.