09 Oct 2026
2 weeks ago
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From 2027, Massey University’s Bachelor of Veterinary Science programme will increase funded domestic places from 125 to 140 annually to help meet future demand for veterinarians, announced Minister Penny Simmonds. To accommodate this, the university will reduce international student intake from 50 to 35, with the government providing a $6 million grant over five years to offset lost international fee revenue. This initiative aims to strengthen New Zealand’s veterinary workforce and is funded through reprioritised existing tertiary education budgets, with final decisions by the Tertiary Education Commission.
30 Jun 2026
3 months ago
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Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop announced the reappointment of Sue Tindal as Deputy Chair and the appointment of Natasha Possenniskie as a new director to the New Zealand Infrastructure Commission board. Tindal’s extensive financial and governance experience, along with Possenniskie’s 25 years in infrastructure planning and delivery, will enhance the Commission’s capacity to provide strategic oversight and robust project assurance. These appointments demonstrate the Government’s commitment to strengthening leadership and expertise to fulfill the Commission’s expanded mandate and improve infrastructure outcomes in New Zealand.
20 Feb 2026
8 months ago
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Six tertiary students from Lincoln University, Massey University, and the University of Canterbury have been awarded $5,000 On Farm Support Science Scholarships to support their studies in agricultural science, commerce, and environmental sustainability. The scholarships aim to develop the next generation of on-farm advisers who will provide specialized expertise and advice to farmers and growers, with recipients also receiving mentorship from the Ministry for Primary Industries. These students have diverse interests spanning dairy, sheep, beef, horticulture, agri-tech, and sustainability, and are poised to contribute to the future resilience and innovation of New Zealand's food and fibre sector.
18 Feb 2026
8 months ago
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Stuart Calman has been appointed as New Zealand’s Climate Change Ambassador, bringing extensive experience in foreign policy, trade, and climate policy, particularly in the Pacific and Southeast Asia. His role will focus on supporting Australia’s chairmanship of the UN Climate COP31 negotiations in 2026 and advancing New Zealand’s economic, trade, and climate objectives. Calman, a senior diplomat with a background in energy and sustainable development, will begin his Wellington-based position on February 16, 2026, succeeding Stuart Horne.