Auckland University of Technology
AUT is New Zealand’s newest university. AUT is viewed as a more ‘hands on’ learning institute, providing education that equips students with both theory and practice. AUT established and funds fourteen Research Institutes, allowing for research in business and industry, the arts and humanities, health and environmental sciences and design and creative technologies.
Contact
Alison Sykora – Director of Communications
DDI: +64 9 921 9241 ; Mobile: +64 21 901 446
Email: alison.sykora@aut.ac.nz
Nicola Hopkins – Senior Faculty Communications Manager (Communication Studies)
DDI: +64 9 921 9834 ; Mobile: +64 21 844 285
Email: nicola.hopkins@aut.ac.nz
Mike Kilpatrick – Communications Manager (Public Health; Clinical Science)
Phone: +64 21 659 124
Email: mike.kilpatrick@aut.ac.nz
Annie Hogan – Communications Manager (Science; Sport, Exercise and Health)
Phone: +64 21 862 459
Email: annie.hogan@aut.ac.nz
Susan Strongman – Communications Manager (Engineering, Computer, and Mathematical Science; Future Environments; Art and Design)
Phone: +64 21 928 705
Email: susan.strongman@aut.ac.nz
For other AUT faculty media enquiries see Media contacts
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Lincoln University
Lincoln University is New Zealand’s third oldest University and is located in Christchurch. Lincoln University operates nine Research centres and is home to the National Centre for Advanced Bio-Protection Technologies, one of seven Centres of Research Excellence.
Contact
Media Enquiries:
Phone:
Email: media@lincoln.ac.nz or +64 3 325 3827
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Massey University
Massey University is organised in a multi-campus structure – three across New Zealand. Massey asserts that their special expertise lie in the areas of technology, science, applied science and business studies. Fourteen research centres are managed by Massey University.
Contact
Communications Team
Email: communications@massey.ac.nz
Jemma Brackebush – Communications Manager
Phone: +64 356 9099 ext. 86278 ; Mobile: +64 21 660 260
Email: j.brackebush@massey.ac.nz
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University of Auckland
The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s largest University. There are 37 departmental and faculty research centres and nine University Research Institutes across the University. It is also host to four of the seven National Centres of Research Excellence in New Zealand.
Contact
Denise Montgomery – Media Manager (General media enquiries)
Phone: +6493737599 ext. 86061
Email: denise.montgomery@auckland.ac.nz
Nikki Mandow – Media Contact (Auckland Bioengineering Institute and Liggins Institute)
Phone: 021 174 3142
Email: nikki.mandow@auckland.ac.nz
Rose Davis – Media Contact (Research Centres)
Phone: 027 568 2715
Email: rose.davis@auckland.ac.nz
Paul Panckhurst – Media Contact (Science)
Phone: +64 22 032 8475
Email: paul.panckhurst@auckland.ac.nz
Jodi Yeats – Media Contact (Medical and Health Sciences)
Phone: +64 27 202 6372
Email: jodi.yeats@auckland.ac.nz
Jogai Bhatt – Media Adviser (Engineering and Design)
Phone: 027 285 9464
Email: jogai.bhatt@auckland.ac.nz
Te Rina Triponel – Māori Media Advisor
Phone: +64 21 029 90650
Email: te.rina.triponel@auckland.ac.nz
Kim Meredith – Pacific Media Advisor
Phone: 027 435 7591
Email: kim.meredith@auckland.ac.nz
For other University of Auckland faculty media enquiries see Media contacts
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University of Canterbury
Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | the University of Canterbury (UC) provides a learning and research gateway, from the vast expanse of the universe to the depths of the Antarctic – offering connections, understanding and opportunities that will enable us to overcome the challenges facing our society. With 36 research centres and institutes across seven faculties, we pride ourselves on delivering a high standard of education and facilitating creative and innovative research for the benefit of local and global communities.
Contact
Media enquiries:
media@canterbury.ac.nz (Business hours, Monday – Friday)
Call +64 27 503 0168 for urgent media enquiries (After-hours, Monday – Sunday)
Contact details for many expert UC academics and researchers can be found in the UC Research Profile search
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University of Otago
The University of Otago is New Zealand’s oldest University. Otago conducts competitive and applied research in over 50 Research Centres and Applied Research Units within the University. The University also carries out independent and co-operative research within its academic departments.
Contact
Liane Topham-Kindley – Media Engagement Manager
Phone: +64 3 479 9065 ; Mobile: +64 21 279 9065
Email: liane.topham-kindley@otago.ac.nz
Ellie Rowley – Communications Adviser (part-time)
Phone: +64 3 479 8200 ; Mobile: +64 21 278 8200
Email: ellie.rowley@otago.ac.nz
Lydia Anderson – Communications Adviser (part-time)
Phone: +64 3 479 4728 ; Mobile:+64 21 279 9139
Email: lydia.anderson@otago.ac.nz
Lorelei Mason – Communications Adviser (Christchurch)
Phone: +64 3 364 1199 ; Mobile: +64 21 279 2203
Email: lorelei.mason@otago.ac.nz
Cheryl Norrie – Communications Adviser (Wellington)
Phone: +64 21 249 6787
Email: cheryl.norrie@otago.ac.nz
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University of Waikato
The University of Waikato is one of New Zealand’s smaller Universities, yet covers 68 hectares. The University of Waikato assert that ‘25% of New Zealand’s professional Research and Development happens in the Waikato region and this university is at the heart of it’. The University has over 25 specialised research groups and centres.
Contact
Communications and Media Enquiries:
Email: communications@waikato.ac.nz ; media@waikato.ac.nz
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Victoria University of Wellington
Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington is situated in Wellington across four campuses. The University has more than 40 Research Institutes and Centres, including the national Centre of Research Excellence – the MacDiarmid Institute for Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology (in partnership with the University of Canterbury).
Contact
Media Enquiries:
Phone: 022 017 6250
Email: media@vuw.ac.nz
Amanda Chu – Senior Engagement Advisor (Faculty of Science and Engineering)
Phone: 022 018 6758
Email: amanda.chu@vuw.ac.nz