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12/10/2026

Congratulations to Vetekina Pau'u🎉🎉 🇹🇴

Tongan Manaaki Scholarship recipient and third-year Bachelor of Agricultural Science student who took home the evening’s top honour at the 33rd annual Agriculture, Horticulture and Environmental Science Awards, becoming the final recipient of the prestigious William Gerrish Memorial Award.

In addition to receiving the William Gerrish Award, Vetekina was also the second place recipient of the Excellence in Agriculture Third Year Award🎉🎊.

Vetekina is the first Tongan/Pacific person to have won these awards.

Our Massey University Family is so very proud of you!!

Well Done!!🎊🎊🎉

Tongan Manaaki Scholarship recipient and third-year Bachelor of Agricultural Science student Vetekina Pau’u took home the evening’s top honour at the 33rd annual Agriculture, Horticulture and Environmental Science Awards, becoming the final recipient of the prestigious William Gerrish Memorial A...

07/10/2026

Bula Vinaka ☺- Its Fijian Language Week. Check out some of the phrases below and test out your Fijian Language skills.

02/10/2026

Tālofa koutou, complete the student survey and go in the draw for $2,000 of Prezzy vouchers!

Each year we invite students to share their experience at Massey, to inform the support we offer. There are 3 draws for $100 Prezzy vouchers every week, and a final grand prize of a $500 voucher!

Takes 10 minutes • Anonymous • Closes 25th October

Start your survey via the Stream dashboard

Your voice makes a difference, and the earlier you take the survey, the more chances you have to win!

01/10/2026

Happy Tuvalu Language Week🎉🌺🌺. Here are some words and phrases in the Tuvalu Language that you can say or practise with your friends and family. ☺

10/09/2026

🎨 PACIFIC CREATIVE CAREERS NETWORKING THIS EVENING AT OUR WELLINGTON CAMPUS
🎨Looking to break into the creative industry? 🚀

Join us at the Pukeahu Campus for an inspiring evening! Hear firsthand about creative career pathways, gain industry insights, expand your professional networks, and connect with the wider Pacific community.

This event is hosted by the College of Creative Arts (CoCA), in collaboration with WellingtonNZ and the Pacific Business Trust.

When: Thursday, 10 September 2026
⏰ Time: 5.30pm – 7.30pm
📍 Where: Pukeahu Campus
Location: Massey University Wellington (Pukeahu Campus), Block 12, Level C, and The Pit Lecture Theatre

Ushers will be available to guide attendees throughout the event.

🎟️ Admission: Free! All students and community members are welcome.

✨ MEET THE PANEL
We are thrilled to host a panel of inspiring Pacific creative professionals—all proud CoCA graduates now leading the way in influential industry roles:

🔹 Rhueben MeredithPartner at Ocean Design (Bachelor of Visual Communication Design Alumnus)

🔹 Etanah Talapā (née Lalau)Arts Facilitator at Hutt City Council & Exhibiting Artist (Spatial Design Alumna)

For more information please contact Sosefina Filo on [email protected]

🔹 Vaughan Flanagan Supervising Art Director at Wētā Workshop (Bachelor of Visual Communication Design & Master of Design Alumnus)

07/09/2026

If you are enrolled in Semester 2 2026 and are a second or 3rd year student then please consider applying for this scholarship.

This Scholarship closes on Monday 14th September so there is still some time.

Please reach out to Janice Ikiua-Pasi on [email protected] if you have questions or need help with your application.

For Pacific students who are enrolled in the second or third year of their undergraduate studies at Massey University. This selection round is for students enrolled in Semester 2, 2026.

07/09/2026

🌺 Pasifika Student Rep Elections 🌺

Student Rep Elections for Pasifika roles has been extended until MIDNIGHT, Friday 18 September.

Are you passionate about improving the student experience for Pasifika students? Represent your community, strengthen the student voice, develop your leadership skills, and help create positive change across Massey University.

✌ Elected positions:

🌺 Pasifika Representation

• 3 × Pasifika Student Representatives (10 hours per week) – One position each for Ōtehā, Pukeahu, and Manawatū

• 1 × Pasifika Distance Representative (10 hours per week)

👉 Interested? Head to https://www.tetiraahupae.ac.nz/.../studentrepelections2027/ to learn more about being a Student Rep, including how to get nominated.

07/09/2026

It's Papua New Guinea Pidgin Language Week this week here in Aotearoa, New Zealand.

Massey University was over in Papua Niu Guinea a few weeks ago reaffirming relationships and connecting with alumni and international students within the region.

07/09/2026

The 2026 theme for Papua New Guinea Pidgin Language Week is "Lukautim, strongim na kirapim tokples na pasin blo tubuna" - Preserve, revitalise and promote our language and culture.

04/09/2026

Following our wonderful alumni gathering at Taumeasina Island Resort, our Pacific tour reached another major milestone in Apia, Samoa! 🇼🇸🤝

Massey University and The National University of Samoa (NUS) have officially renewed their Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). Signed by Vice-Chancellors Professor Pierre Venter and Professor Tuifuisa’a Dr Patila Amosa.

This renewed partnership strengthens academic cooperation, joint research, and exchange opportunities for staff and students across the region.

Photo Credit and Press Release: National University of Samoa 🇼🇸