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New MPs face brutal learning curve. Why?

New MPs face brutal learning curve. Why?

New AUT research shows how hard the move into new political jobs can be – and how parliament, the media and the public might better support newcomers.

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).

Beyond the dental chair: improving dental care for people with cerebral palsy

Beyond the dental chair

If dental professionals use inclusive language and focus on quality of life, it can make a huge difference for people who live with cerebral palsy.

New MPs face brutal learning curve. Why?

New MPs face brutal learning curve. Why?

New AUT research shows how hard the move into new political jobs can be – and how parliament, the media and the public might better support newcomers.

Q&A: Infrastructure Matters

Q&A: Infrastructure Matters

AUT Professor John Tookey answers questions on housing, transport, infrastructure, flood risk, project costs and household energy in Aotearoa.

Who is and isn’t using robo-advisors?

Who is and isn’t using robo-advisors?

New AUT research shows those who could benefit the most from affordable, financial digital services are not using them.

Is pasta a type of noodle? The surprisingly serious debate over two beloved carbs

Is pasta a type of noodle?

At first glance, “noodles versus pasta” might seem like a frivolous variant of the East–West power struggle.

Public art and architecture make meaning

Public art and architecture make meaning

The City Rail Link and surrounding artworks play an important role in building a sense of reenchantment and connection in Tāmaki Makaurau.

‘We’ll slaughter the bastards’ – how Bob Jones and the New Zealand Party changed politics in 1984

‘We’ll slaughter the bastards’

Bob Jones' New Zealand Party was a rarity in the country’s political history, going from conception to climax to collapse in just a few years.

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).

Beyond the dental chair: improving dental care for people with cerebral palsy

Beyond the dental chair

If dental professionals use inclusive language and focus on quality of life, it can make a huge difference for people who live with cerebral palsy.

The danger of AI therapy

The danger of AI therapy

People thinking of turning to a general AI chatbot for therapy or emotional support, would do better to look at other ways they can meet their needs.

Dramatic impact of Hunga volcano

Dramatic impact of Hunga volcano

The most explosive eruption of the last century – the 2022 Hunga volcano near Tonga - caused massive changes to the ocean floor.

Curved buildings are strong, elegant and intriguing

Curved buildings are strong

Architecture PhD student Surendar Jayachandran from AUT’s school of future environments has developed a new design for curved, reusable buildings.

Ship anchors leave lasting mark on the seafloor

Ship anchors leave lasting mark

The impact on the seafloor from the anchoring of cruise ships and big cargo vessels is similar to the destruction from bottom trawling.

It’s Vaiaso o te 'Gana Tuvalu – Tuvalu Language Week

It’s Tuvalu Language Week

AUT is proud to celebrate Tuvalu Language Week by showcasing a fatele performed by three students of Tuvaluan heritage.

Tītahi ki Tua retain national kapa haka title

Tītahi ki Tua retain national title

AUT's Tītahi ki Tua defended its national kapa haka title at Te Huinga Tauira, earning top honours across multiple competitions.

The waters that connect Auckland City

The waters that connect Auckland City

Te Pouhere Aronui Dr Valance Smith introduces pupū ake ana Ngā Wai o Horotiu – the waters that connect and sustain Auckland City as the CRL opens.