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What happens when RTO replaces WFH?

Companies requiring workers to return to the office must not be too rigid if they want to attract future talent and avoid high resignation rates.

How to rein in clutter and stay tidy

Possessions don’t have to control your life. New research is showing how tidy people maintain their homes – learn how you can too.

From AUT to the FIFA Fan Festival

Working on the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 Fan Festival in Auckland was a goal come true for Sam Napowanez.

AUT gallery renamed Te Wai Ngutu Kākā

Formerly ST PAUL St Gallery, AUT’s art gallery has been gifted the new name by Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei.

Student chef brings back medals to NZ

Lilly Boles is inspired to keep challenging herself after taking out three bronze medals at the Nestlé Golden Chef’s Hat Award.

Global accolades, impact for marketers

A paper co-authored by two AUT Marketing experts has become the most cited article for 2022 in a renowned journal.

Ad industry's climate clean up act

How will the Ad Net Zero action plan change advertising for fossil fuels in New Zealand? Lecturer Matt Halliday reviews the current situation.

Public support for heritage buildings

A survey by AUT engineering academic Dr Esther Aigwi finds public support for restoration of some heritage buildings in Invercargill

Kiwis embrace te Reo Māori

As this year’s Te Wiki o te Reo Māori gets underway, AUT’s Professor Ella Henry reflects on NZ’s changing attitudes toward te Reo Māori.

Why NZ needs an Empty Homes tax

New AUT research shows that taxing empty homes could become a source of substantial revenue for the government.