Culture and society news
07 May, 2024
Jose Antonio Lara-Hernandez examines how NZ central business districts can forge a future where our cities are sustainable, vibrant and culturally rich.
New details on early AUKUS talks
06 May, 2024
Details released under the Official Information Act reveal NZ officials have been considering involvement in AUKUS from the outset.
Celebrating culture, cuisine and couture
01 May, 2024
AUT once again hosted the annual Manaaki Scholars Cultural Lunch and Couture, a cultural celebration of food, dress and performances.
Have Kiwis been misled about AUKUS?
19 Apr, 2024
NZ’s involvement in pillar two of AUKUS would be a big geopolitical shift and likely lead to the government facing questions about transparency.
NZ kids love arts, culture, recreation
15 Apr, 2024
A report by AUT’s Dr Rebecca Evans found 97% of 12-year-olds participate in some kind of extracurricular activity.
Events connect research and practice
15 Apr, 2024
AUT Centre for Screen Practice Research events explore practice as research, creative mindsets for leadership and the practicalities of screenwriting.
Central government can help local rates
11 Apr, 2024
With rates on the rise, central government can ease the burden on ratepayers while helping local government to balance the books. The question is, will it?
Trust in news declines rapidly in 2024
08 Apr, 2024
The latest Trust in News report shows a rapid decline in trust in 2024, despite high interest in news.
Supporting New Zealand’s newest Kiwis
27 Mar, 2024
We spoke to Mireille Weldschidt, Senior Manager of the Refugee Education Centre, to find out more about AUT’s role in the resettlement process.
What’s next for broadcast news?
25 Mar, 2024
With the imminent end of TVNZ’s Sunday program, and Warner Bros. Discovery shutting its Newshub operation, what’s next for New Zealand’s broadcast media?