Overview
The college fosters research, hands-on practice and scholarship across fine arts, design, music and media production.Â
Our staff and students believe in the power of creativity to drive positive change. We are committed to growing MÄori and Pacific arts and artists and supporting indigenous creative practice.
Te Tiriti o Waitangi at Massey
We are deeply committed to being a Tiriti-led college, demonstrating authentic leadership in contemporary Aotearoa New Zealand as we uphold te Tiriti o Waitangi, the founding document of our nation, and its principles through our practice. We embrace this not just as an obligation but as a real opportunity for the nation and its people.
Te Tiriti o Waitangi ki Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa – The Treaty of Waitangi at Massey
°ÄÃÅ¿ª½± with us
From design to fine arts, screen arts to music and MÄori visual arts, the College of Creative Arts offers a rich variety of learning options.
Our research
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Who we are
Our staff are diverse, collaborative, caring and celebrated. Meet leaders in the College of Creative Arts.
Professor Margaret Maile Petty
Margaret has a strong international academic leadership background with a diverse skill set and innovation focus that has seen her deliver a wide range of impactful initiatives.
She has served on a number of governance boards, and continues her service as ambassador for Good Design Australia.
Her research focus is on the history and theory of lighting design and the modern designed environment.
Professor Ngatai Taepa
Ngatai is one of Aotearoa's most significant and innovative contemporary MÄori artists. He has produced an impressive body of work that combines MÄtauranga MÄori with contemporary expression.
He has exhibited extensively both nationally and internationally, and was a leading member of Te KÄhui Toi: the artistic team behind the award-winning Te Rau Karamu Marae.
Professor Huhana Smith
Huhana is a visual artist, curator and researcher who engages in major environmental, trans-disciplinary, kaupapa MÄori and action-research projects. She fuses creative arts, mÄtauranga MÄori and scientific methods to actively address climate change concerns and explore complex environmental issues and accessible solutions for Iwi/hapÅ« and wider communities, particularly in Horowhenua-KÄpiti.
Professor Andre Ktori
Professor Brian Lucid
Professor Heather Galbraith
Heather is a curator and writer who works in the fields of modern and contemporary New Zealand and international art. She has been involved in senior roles in three presentations of the New Zealand pavilion at the Venice Biennale (2009, 2013 and 2015) and has held senior curator roles at Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, City Gallery Wellington Te Whare Toi, and ST Paul St., AUT University.
Associate Professor Faith Kane
Faith Kane is a design researcher and educator working in the area of textiles and materials. Her research interests include design for sustainability, collaborative working in the design/science space and the role and value of craft knowledge within these contexts. She is also an editor of the . Find out more about Faith’s work at
Associate Professor Oli Wilson
Oli’s research seeks to make our creative sectors more sustainable, accessible, and fairer. He has collaborated on major research projects with the Ministry of Culture and Heritage, Toi Mai workforce development council, and APRA-AMCOS among others. He is also an accomplished artist, and regularly tours internationally as keyboardist with The Chills.  
Kerry Ann Lee
Kerry Ann Lee is an artist, designer and scholar whose research explores exchange and transformation in the Asia-Pacific region and beyond. She is Creative Director of the programme, and is well-known for her publishing, fanzine and illustration work. Lee exhibits nationally and internationally, and has been awarded residencies in China, Taiwan, USA, Mexico and Australia.
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Schools
Our college is home to three schools.
School of Art
The School of Art – Whiti o Rehua expands and challenges people's perceptions of the world.
Wellington School of Design
Wellington School of Design – NgÄ Pae Mahutonga has a global reputation for innovative problem-solving through design.
School of Music and Creative Media Production
Responding to Aotearoa New Zealand’s reputation for innovation and creativity in both music and media production.
2023 Professorial promotions announced
In the most recent promotion round, 18 Te Kunenga ki PÅ«rehuroa °ÄÃÅ¿ª½± staff were promoted to Professor and 25 to Associate Professor. The promotions will take effect from 1 January 2024.
'Ki Mua, Ki Muri' a new book charting the path of Toioho ki Āpiti
'Ki Mua, Ki Muri' examines the last 25 years of the influential programme that sought to revitalise what it means to be MÄori in modern-day Aotearoa. As penned by the forewords of artist Nigel Borell, “Toioho ki Ä€piti has led the quiet revolution in MÄori art.â€
Welcoming Theia as the MÄtairangi Mahi Toi Artist in Residence
The award-winning Theia, Waikato-Tainui, NgÄti TÄ«pa, is the 2023-24 recipient of the MÄtairangi Mahi Toi Artist Residency.
Renowned musical director empowers Pacific youth to unlock potential through performance
An upcoming free community event that celebrates the journey of Pacific peoples marks the latest chapter in a wider initiative to empower and inspire Pacific youth.
Contact the College of Creative Arts
College of Creative Arts – Wellington campus
- creative@massey.ac.nz
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Physical address
Block 1
Te Whare PukÄkÄ
Mount Cook
Wellington 6021Use our Wellington campus maps or find us on .
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