Massey University vs University of Auckland

Massey University Library supports your study, research, and teaching – at Albany in Auckland, Palmerston North in the Manawat?, Wellington, and at a distance if you’re off campus.

The University of Auckland Library system consists of the General Library and seven specialist libraries

The General Library Special Collections stores several rare books, manuscripts and archives and other material relating to the University of Auckland, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands. Some notable manuscript collections include the Western Pacific Archives (which contains British colonial records relating to that region between 1877 and 1978), the poet Robin Hyde's papers, and the archives of the New Zealand Electronic Poetry Centre, local Labour Party branches, and the New Zealand Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament.

In Palmerston North you'll get the perfect balance of true Kiwi living. There's nowhere else quite like it, with its wild west coast beaches, dramatic gorges and stunning mountains – like the Ruahine Ranges.

While in the city itself, you'll experience many events which bring together the local community. One to put in your calendar is the Festival of Cultures. Held each year, it celebrates the cultural diversity of the city. There's a magical lantern parade which opens the festival and over the following days there'll be live music, performances and a craft fair. Palmy is a small city where you'll never find yourself stuck in traffic. While there are many events to keep students entertained, it's known as one of New Zealand's quieter cities. It's a great place to relax and explore New Zealand's beautiful landscape, as it has scenic walks, bike trails and camping spots

Auckland is New Zealand's largest city with a population of 1.6 million people, and is the centre of the country’s retail and commercial activities.

The city is surrounded by 48 volcanoes and numerous picturesque islands.This harbourside location is known as the "City of Sails" because of the great number of yachts that sail in the harbours and the adjoining Hauraki Gulf.

Large-scale projects and new companies are springing up in Auckland and the population, economy and key industry sectors are all growing rapidly – which all means more career opportunities for you.

Auckland combines the energy and excitement of city life with spectacular natural beauty in every direction. World-class food, wine, coffee, designer shopping and a thriving arts and culture scene is matched with beautiful harbours, islands, beaches, forests and volcanic cones offering countless adventure activities, from sailing and surfing to mountain biking and hiking. And it’s all so close.