Using ‘food havens’ to reduce obesity

A new concept in food environments, the food haven, aims to reduce high obesity rates among Māori and Pacific peoples.

Busting the myths around stroke

A Pacific language video series by AUT is highlighting key facts around stroke, in an attempt to bust the myths around this neurological disease.

Pacific language videos: Rotuman

AUT has launched the first of nine episodes in this year’s Pacific Language Week series.

Ethnic inequity in chronic pain services

A new study shows that Māori, Asian and Pacific peoples experienced poorer patient outcomes compared to Europeans.

Te Ara ō Hine – Tapu Ora

Under a new government initiative, AUT will work to increase the number of midwives in our Māori and Pacific communities.

PHANZ Pasifika Award

Associate Professor El-Shadan Tautolo has been recognised for his outstanding achievement and leadership in Pacific public health.

Director of Pacific Media Centre retires

Professor David Robie, founding Director of the AUT Pacific Media Centre, has announced his retirement from the role.

AUT Pacific researchers win HRC funding

Five Pacific researchers have received 2021 Pacific Health Career Development Awards’ from the Health Research Council (HRC).

Language fluency and mental disorders

A study of Pacific mothers in New Zealand reveals that being fluent in both English and Pacific languages may decrease the likelihood of postpartum mental

Hope for the Niuean language in Aotearoa

Learning the Niuean language and the culture embedded within it can bring identity and self-esteem, AUT alumna Rosa Kalauni says.