Massey University is New Zealand’s defining University and has a long and proud tradition of academic and research excellence. Among New Zealand tertiary institutions, Massey is unique. It draws on a rich history that mixes leadership in innovation, creativity and agri-food across campuses located at Albany, Manawatu and Wellington with pre-eminence in distance education and a strong record of engagement with industry and the local community. The Massey Albany campus leads the university innovation strategy – reaching out to business to develop new business processes, create new technologies and commercialise research outputs. The university offers a comprehensive range of professional development opportunities from specialist certificates and diplomas to degrees, including the Massey MBA.
Massey University encourages businesses and business owners to enter the Westpac Northland Business Excellence Awards. Aside from highlighting business achievements and enhancing profile, business can gain considerable benefit from entering. The awards process is an opportunity for businesses to focus on their core strengths and competitive advantage, and to analyse progress and strategy. It provides a benchmark for continuous improvement, with independent judges providing confidential feedback. Business excellence awards are an opportunity not just for celebration but to learn – the business does not have to be perfect, but heading in the right direction and with a plan to get there.