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An Ocean of Flavours at AUT

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.

Auckland kids missing outdoor play

Auckland kids missing outdoor play

Only 1 in 5 children in Tāmaki Makaurau regularly climb trees, down from almost 1 in 3 a decade ago, according to new data released for Play Week Aotearoa.

Thai women on the climate change front line

Women on the climate change front line

Women are leading the response to climate change in rural Thailand, and are important agents of adaptation to increased weather-related challenges.

Hidden stats in NZ’s education rankings

Hidden stats in NZ’s education rankings

The latest ‘pass’ mark in an annual OECD report hides a potentially troubling story about the skills of young people growing up in New Zealand.

Ask the right questions about NZ Super

Ask the right questions about NZ Super

‘Can we afford NZ Super?’ is the wrong question. Instead, we should ask, ‘How can we provide NZers with a dignified retirement at a sustainable cost?’

The Self-Funded Vaka

The Self-Funded Vaka

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

Auckland kids missing outdoor play

Auckland kids missing outdoor play

Only 1 in 5 children in Tāmaki Makaurau regularly climb trees, down from almost 1 in 3 a decade ago, according to new data released for Play Week Aotearoa.

Thai women on the climate change front line

Women on the climate change front line

Women are leading the response to climate change in rural Thailand, and are important agents of adaptation to increased weather-related challenges.

50 AUT winners at the 2026 Best Awards

50 AUT winners at the 2026 Best Awards

AUT School of Art and Design staff and students have taken home a record breaking 20 gold pins at the Design Institute of New Zealand’s 2025 Best Awards.

Asbestos warning for rangoli powder

Asbestos warning for rangoli powder

If it’s not tested, don’t use it: AUT researcher Terri-Ann Berry warns against using coloured sand to create rangoli this Diwali, due to asbestos risk.

Helping more people access cancer treatment

Helping people access cancer treatment

AUT Emeritus Professor Stephen Henry founds Equitable Oncology

AUT study reveals brain injury inequity

AUT study reveals brain injury inequity

New research has revealed that Māori, males and those who are socioeconomically deprived are more likely to suffer severe traumatic brain injuries (sTBI).

Claude Meetup returns to AUT

Claude Meetup returns to AUT

AUT supported the latest Claude Auckland Meetup, bringing together industry leaders, students and researchers to explore emerging technologies.

Q&A: Squid Matters

Q&A: Squid Matters

AUT Professor Kat Bolstad discusses deep-sea squid, their place in ocean ecosystems, the differences between giant and colossal squid and more.

From research to reality at AUT forum

From research to reality at AUT forum

Manufacturers, industry leaders, academics and engineering students met at AUT for the inaugural Advancing Manufacturing Forum (AMF 2026).

It’s Niue Language Week

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

An Ocean of Flavours at AUT

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.

AUT releases new round of brand ads

AUT releases new round of brand ads

Our new wave of Knowledge that Works brand advertising hits the market this week to highlight the numerous places its work-ready graduates make an impact.