Culture and society news

Unemployment looks to be getting worse

A model designed to give an early warning of a downturn in the economy is suggesting continued weakening in the labour market.

Justice Whata leads kōrero on He Poutama

AUT Law School welcomed Justice Christian Whata for a kōrero about He Poutama, a report that examines tikanga Māori and its place in our legal landscape.

Visual Arts RELAY at Te Uru Gallery

RELAY, a multi-disciplinary, durational exhibition at Te Uru Waitākere Contemporary Gallery, opens Saturday 17 August.

NZ can respond to ICJ ruling on Israel

In response to the ICJ ruling on Israeli occupation of Palestine, NZ can make practical moves that would show it is more than just a good global citizen.

Academic excellence shines at Law Awards

Academic excellence shone at this year’s AUT Law School Awards, an annual celebration of our students, their whānau, and our wide legal sector support.

Why anti-gang patch policies backfire

Despite the connection between institutional harm and gang membership, the government seems unlikely to soften its “get tough on crime” policies.

Is Deadpool & Wolverine the hit needed?

Deadpool and Wolverine is entertaining but it likely won't cure our superhero fatigue, writes Professor Lorna Piatti-Farnell.

Enhancing education for young Samoans

Research led by AUT academics shows how to enhance early childhood education for Samoan pepe meamea (infants and toddlers).

Culinary delight at the Winter Series

Unwrap the chocolate and break out the mead, AUT’s Culinary Arts and Gastronomy Winter Series is back to warm you up with all things food in 2024.

Enter the Woo-Lace

Sneakerhead and AUT Bachelor of Design student Jacob Smith has developed a biodegradable shoelace using strong New Zealand wool.