Brash’s Darkforce 2025 Report

Brash’s Taskforce 2025 Report, which students are calling the Darkforce, calls for higher tertiary education fees, market interest on student loans… [...]

Capped enrolments. Who will suffer?

I will be submitting on the Draft Tertiary Education strategy in the near future and I am in constant contact with Massey regarding their future direction [...]

Universal student society membership

Currently at select committee, the Freedom of Association Bill intends to make EXMSS membership something you will have to actively seek. [...]

Yes, the fees go up for 2010

Fee rise confirmed for 2010 [...]

The Rise and Rise of Fees

$1000 increase in research postgraduate fees: “How did we get to the point where such an increase is needed?” [...]

Are You Satisfied?

The EXMSS office is extremenly busy. We are working away, delivering on the strategic plan (which you can find on our website) and presuming that our membership is appreciating and using our services. [...]

Success and Completion

I am currently involved in a review of the university’s strategy for improving success and completion for all Massey students. If you have had experiences that have either helped of hindered you in your study please reply to this strand and I will add your voice when we discuss the issue. [...]

T.I.A. cuts aimed at midwives, nurses, teachers

National’s cutting of the Training Incentive Allowance will only hit those who are motivated to improve their lives. “It’s tall poppy syndrome of the worst kind. The Government won’t help those who stand out of the crowd and enrol in life changing education” says Ralph Springett, President of Massey University Extramural Students’ Society.

 Midwifes, nurses [...]

Massey fees look to rise

It is important that students realize tangible benefits from any rise in fees, otherwise the fees continue to climb and students receive less and less perceived value for money. [...]

Students condemn National policies

I have had enough of Ms Tolly’s antisocial attitude. I say we continue to care for and respect our elders. This is the Media Release I raised following Ms Tolly’s recent enquiry into the return on investment of education for pensioners [...]