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Treat public health like transport

The pandemic might have revealed the importance of robust public health infrastructure, but we still have trouble grasping the vital need to invest in it.

How NZ can reduce emissions faster

This week’s IPCC follow-up report on climate mitigation confirms the transition to net zero is underway, however inadequately.

Can big oil help save the planet?

Culpability for past actions aside, there might be a way we can use the fossil fuel industry to combat climate change.

NZ's climate change efforts

All the plans and strategies in the world to lower our emissions are of no practical worth unless someone invests in the outcomes.

Covid-19 stimulus a lost opportunity

Did the NZ government embrace the call to "build back better" by directing COVID-19 stimulus towards a low-emission economy?

NZ’s COVID-19 budget and climate change

New Zealand's COVID-19 budget delivers on one crisis, but largely leaves climate change for another day, writes Dr David Hall.

Economics Professor to lead the social sciences

The new Head of School for AUT's School of Social Sciences and Public Policy is to be Professor Tim Maloney.

62% increase in AUT researchers

Growing expertise to help New Zealand and the world