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Matariki art resource pack

Matariki art a koha from AUT Pou Māori

Art and design
13 Jun, 2025
This year’s free Matariki art, from Auckland University of Technology, features work by Bachelor of Design tauira Te Awanui a Rangi Teresa Clark.
A room with glass doors that have condensation on them.

Keeping warm at home 

Architecture and built environment
10 Jun, 2025
NZ homes can be cold and damp. Here are four tips to help keep your place warm this winter. 
Dame Lisa Carrington

Honorary doctorate for Lisa Carrington

05 Jun, 2025
Aotearoa New Zealand’s most decorated Olympian, Dame Lisa Marie Carrington (DNZM), has been recognised by AUT as an Honorary Doctor of the University.
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Business news

At the end of time

Immortality at a price

Business
12 Jun, 2025
The quest to defy death – once the domain of scientists and the super rich – is fast becoming a consumer product. But efforts to cheat death are pricey.
A pink piggy bank on blue background with copy space.

KiwiSaver at a crossroads

Business
27 May, 2025
Changes to KiwiSaver laid out in this year’s budget undermine what was already an underperforming scheme, writes Professor of Finance, Aaron Gilbert.
Counting on success

Careers beyond the numbers

Business
19 May, 2025
The recent event Counting on Success: How Accounting and Finance Can Lead to Different Career Pathways showcased the diversity within accounting.
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Culture and society news

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National politics in local government

Social sciences and public policy
25 Jun, 2025
The problem with local body candidates aligning with national political parties.
SeaBed

What will NZ decide about seabed mining?

Law
18 Jun, 2025
With the world facing competing pressures – climate action and conservation vs demand for resources – NZ must decide how or if it will allow seabed mining.
Matariki art resource pack

Matariki art a koha from AUT Pou Māori

Art and design
13 Jun, 2025
This year’s free Matariki art, from Auckland University of Technology, features work by Bachelor of Design tauira Te Awanui a Rangi Teresa Clark.
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Health news

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Podiatry put best foot forward

Health sciences
13 Jun, 2025
Podiatrists in NZ will soon be able to prescribe certain medications direct to patients after the Government passed new regulations.
Gait Lab reopens at AUT

Gait Lab Reopens to Help Kiwi Kids

Health sciences
15 May, 2025
The Lindsay Foundation Gait Lab at AUT North Campus has reopened after major upgrades to better support children across New Zealand.
AUT is set to host the prestigious, annual International Society of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity Conference in Auckland next month.

AUT hosting prestigious conference

09 May, 2025
AUT is set to host the prestigious, annual International Society of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity Conference in Auckland next month.
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Science and technology news

AUT student receives scholarship

Student receives NZ Space Scholarship

Engineering, computer and mathematical sciences
05 Jun, 2025
AUT student Asif Rasha will work alongside NASA scientists and engineers at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in California.
Picture from the stream

Trailblazer at AUT AI collaboration

21 May, 2025
AUT hosted renowned video designer, Maru Nihoniho, at a livestreamed event held in collaboration with the Science Gallery at the University of Melbourne.
Associate Professor Dr Kat Bolstad and her team defrosting squid remains.

Squid squad makes waves with baby squid

Science
29 Apr, 2025
The head of AUT Squid Squad, Dr Kat Bolstad, made headlines worldwide recently after verifying the first live footage of a baby colossal squid.
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University news

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AUT launches new Philippine Studies Hub

16 Jun, 2025
The AUT Philippine Studies Hub, formally established on June 10 in partnership with the Philippine Embassy, is the first of its kind in New Zealand.
Pay Gaps report cover

AUT releases 5th annual Pay Gaps report

09 Jun, 2025
Measuring progress towards a diverse, fair and inclusive workplace
Dame Lisa Carrington

Honorary doctorate for Lisa Carrington

05 Jun, 2025
Aotearoa New Zealand’s most decorated Olympian, Dame Lisa Marie Carrington (DNZM), has been recognised by AUT as an Honorary Doctor of the University.
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Celebrating success

Professor Erica Hinckson

Professor Erica Hinckson

25 Jun 2025
Professor Erica Hinckson has been named the 28th Fellow of the International Society of Behavioural Nutrition and Physical Activity, ISBNPA.
Professor Candice Harris

Professor Candice Harris

25 Jun 2025
Professor Candice Harris has been honoured with the 2025 Te Manahua NZ Universities Women in Leadership (NZUWiL) Excellence Award.
Dr Merja Myllylahti

Dr Merja Myllylahti

25 Jun 2025
Dr Merja Myllylahti from the School of Communication Studies has been appointed as a trustee to the board of the Better Public Media Trust.
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