News from AUT’s Māori whānau

AUT releases Pay Gaps report

The sixth annual report shows continued progress in reducing the gender pay gap.

Eke Tangaroa welcomes 2026 kaihoe

AUT welcomes three new Kaihoe to Eke Tangaroa, strengthening Māori and Pacific academic leadership and supporting future focused research at AUT.

Kickstarting the year for young leaders

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

AUT architecture student wins $5k award

AUT Master of Architecture (Professional) student Nathan Moore has landed the 2026 UXBRIDGE Malcolm Smith Architecture Fellowship.

5 artists keeping te reo Māori alive

Music reflects societal views on politics, identity and power, revealing tensions and hopes that often stay hidden in formal settings.

Te Warena Taua MNZM appointed to Whakaruruhau

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.

AUT Māori students star in love letter to NZ

Singer-songwriter Marlon Williams was singing Pōkarekare Ana with students from Tītahi ki Tua (the Māori Students Association) providing the backup vocals.

Thousands gather for WIPCE 2025

Iwi manaaki Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei welcomed more than 3000 Indigenous knowledge holders, educators and leaders from across the globe for WIPCE 2025.

Indigenous festival hits Auckland

Landing in the heart of Tāmaki Makaurau, Te Ao Pūtahi Festival will transform Aotea Square into a living Indigenous village.

Privileging Indigenous Knowledge

A lifetime of service by Tania Ka’ai fosters a network of authentic Māori academic excellence, centring Indigenous knowledge in the university ecosystem.