News from AUT’s Māori whānau

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Q&A: Māori Business Matters

14 May, 2026
How do Māori enterprises contribute to Aotearoa’s economy? Join AUT Ahorangi Professor Emerita Ella Henry to find out why Māori Business Matters.
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Sgt Haane: research brought to life

12 May, 2026
A 2023 doctoral thesis by Dr Donna Morrison (Te Arawa) has been transformed into the script for new movie Sgt. Haane, released ahead of ANZAC Day 2026.
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Boost for AUT immunology research

30 Apr, 2026
Improved health outcomes for Māori and Pacific people will result from a major boost to AUT’s immunology research expertise.
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AUT students shine at Auckland FC game

22 Apr, 2026
Tītahi ki Tua have delivered powerful performances in front of a large Tāmaki Makaurau football crowd.
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AUT releases Pay Gaps report

03 Mar, 2026
The sixth annual report shows continued progress in reducing the gender pay gap.
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Eke Tangaroa welcomes 2026 kaihoe

03 Mar, 2026
AUT welcomes three new Kaihoe to Eke Tangaroa, strengthening Māori and Pacific academic leadership and supporting future focused research at AUT.
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Kickstarting the year for young leaders

03 Mar, 2026
Ko Wai Tātou brought together young leaders from across Tāmaki Makaurau for an evening of stories and connection, for a grounded start to the academic year
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AUT architecture student wins $5k award

27 Feb, 2026
AUT Master of Architecture (Professional) student Nathan Moore has landed the 2026 UXBRIDGE Malcolm Smith Architecture Fellowship.
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5 artists keeping te reo Māori alive

20 Feb, 2026
Music reflects societal views on politics, identity and power, revealing tensions and hopes that often stay hidden in formal settings.
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Te Warena Taua MNZM appointed to Whakaruruhau

02 Feb, 2026
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Te Warena Taua MNZM as Te Pou Herenga - Community Member to our Whakaruruhau of Te Ranga Tukutuku.