A need for more: what tourism changed in the Cook Islands

Tourism brings many benefits to the Cook Islands, but the Indigenous people found there were some advantages when tourism stopped.

It’s Tokelau Language Week

To celebrate Tokelau Language Week AUT showcases an alumna of Tokelauan heritage, Estella Rimoni.

An Ocean of Flavours at AUT

Renowned chefs from around the Pacific recently came to AUT to exchange skills and knowledge with top New Zealand chefs – and culinary arts students.

It’s Niue Language Week

Niuean greetings and other resources for Faahi Tapu he Vagahau Niue, including email signatures and printable posters, are available on the website

It’s Fijian Language Week

AUT is proud to celebrate Fijian Language Week alongside three AUT students of Fijian heritage for whom tabua are a sacred taonga.

The Self-Funded Vaka

The annual Kōrero/Talanoa event brought together Māori and Pacific industry and community experts, entrepreneurs, whānau, alumni and students.

It’s Vaiaso o te 'Gana Tuvalu – Tuvalu Language Week

AUT is proud to celebrate Tuvalu Language Week by showcasing a fatele performed by three students of Tuvaluan heritage.

Dramatic impact of Hunga volcano

The most explosive eruption of the last century – the 2022 Hunga volcano near Tonga - caused massive changes to the ocean floor.

AUT’s support for seventh Y25 List

Year on year, this prestigious nationwide list has featured AUT students, graduates and alumni excelling in their respective fields.

It’s Tonga Language Week

This week Uike Kātoanga’i ‘o e lea faka-Tonga – Tonga Language Week is being celebrated around Aotearoa.