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Kiwi Road Workers’ Dialogue Makes London Stage

Thursday, 24 August 2017, 10:08 am | Massey University

Her sleep-ins were ruined. But Elspeth Tilley ended up writing an award-winning play based on conversations between road workers she overhead while trying to rest during a break. More >>

Asian lens on diverse societies and how we interact

Tuesday, 22 August 2017, 5:09 pm | Massey University

The need for deeper, Asian-informed cross-cultural understandings – relevant in an age of globalisation and high immigration – underpins an international conference at Massey University this weekend. More >>

Do you have high blood sugar?

Wednesday, 16 August 2017, 2:49 pm | Massey University

Currently around 240,000 New Zealanders live with diabetes, mostly type 2, with a further estimated 100,000 people undiagnosed. More >>

Engaging Young Voters Online

Tuesday, 15 August 2017, 10:20 am | Massey University

An interactive online tool that boosted youth voting turnout at the 2014 election is back. More >>

School driving lessons benefit students in many ways

Thursday, 10 August 2017, 4:59 pm | Massey University

Compulsory driver’s licence education at secondary schools is being endorsed by new research from Massey University on the grounds it will make a big difference in helping young people get jobs. More >>

Massey University - Q&A on the North Korea crisis

Thursday, 10 August 2017, 1:59 pm | Massey University

Massey University - Q&A on the North Korea crisis: Asia politics expert Dr Marc Lanteigne Dr Marc Lanteigne | Senior Lecturer (China, East Asia, Polar Regions) Centre for Defence and Security Studies | Massey University Albany (Auckland), ... More >>

Labour’s water policy: wrong solution to the wrong problem

Thursday, 10 August 2017, 1:57 pm | Massey University

A Massey University agribusiness expert says Labour’s newly-announced water policy is problematic on several fronts. There are better ways to make New Zealand’s waterways cleaner, without punishing specific sectors and damaging property rights, says senior ... More >>

Massey Debate Puts Te Reo Māori on Election Agenda

Wednesday, 9 August 2017, 8:43 am | Massey University

New Zealand First was forced to defend its te reo Māori policies on last night’s televised debate ‘Te Reo Anamata’, hosted by Māori Television’s Native Affairs and Massey University, Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa. More >>

Media commentator on North Korea

Monday, 7 August 2017, 4:17 pm | Massey University

ATTN: expert NZ-based commentator on North Korea/nuclear ambitions/missile tests and capability/UN sanctions/China and US responses/ Dr Marc Lanteigne, Centre for Defence and Security Studies at Massey University in Auckland Dr Lanteigne says “the ... More >>

UNESCO Science Partnership Building Bridges in the Pacific

Wednesday, 2 August 2017, 11:09 am | Massey University

A potentially game-changing low-cost mobile genetic diagnostics system to detect and quantify pathogens in food, water, humans, livestock and crops in Pacific Islands is among projects Massey University will lead with its newly established partnership ... More >>

Surge in Auckland Meth Supply Continues

Wednesday, 2 August 2017, 8:43 am | Massey University

Tuesday, August 1, 2017 - Findings from the latest Massey University Illicit Drug Monitoring System (IDMS) study show increasing availability of methamphetamine in Auckland since 2013, consistent with evidence of growing international supply. More >>

UNESCO science partnership building bridges in the Pacific

Tuesday, 1 August 2017, 3:33 pm | Massey University

Bryde’s Whales Share Secrets With Their Fins

Monday, 31 July 2017, 12:01 pm | Massey University

Research into the long-term survival and abundance of the Hauraki Gulf’s Bryde’s whale population has used photographs of their fins to aid efforts in improving the management of the small population. More >>

Is Online Film Limiting The Diversity of What We Watch?

Monday, 31 July 2017, 11:31 am | Massey University

Monday, July 31, 201 - In the age of online film distribution, with its unlimited choice of international movies, you might think viewing habits would be more diverse and adventurous. Not so, says a Massey University media researcher, who has found ... More >>

Design boosts the New Zealand economy by $10.1 billion

Thursday, 27 July 2017, 3:17 pm | Massey University

Ground-breaking research into design’s economic contribution to New Zealand’s economy has shown that during the last year alone design contributed $10.1b to New Zealand’s GDP (approximately 4.2%). The research launched yesterday by Hon. Steven ... More >>

Tanks for the Rain - Zinc May Make Roof Rain Safer to Drink

Wednesday, 26 July 2017, 11:51 am | Massey University

Wednesday, July 26, 2017 - A new study of Wellington roof catchment rainwater has found that zinc in galvanised steel roofs can kill some bugs. But households concerned about the safety of emergency roof catchment rainwater in the event of an earthquake ... More >>

Love your bones

Monday, 24 July 2017, 1:48 pm | Massey University

Osteoporosis is one of the leading healthcare issues worldwide. Characterised by reduced bone tissue and changes in bone structure, osteoporosis increases fragility and risk of fractures in older adults. It is estimated about 22 per cent of women ... More >>