Culture and society news

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.

Voters’ rocky road in democracy

Professor Paul Moon reflects on democracy in New Zealand, and our ever-changing role in shaping the country.

Tonga Language Week 2023

An AUT alumnus talks about the importance of sustaining culture through language, as part of Tonga Language Week 2023.

Cellphone ban might be a distraction

Research suggests a blanket ban on cellphones in schools would make only a small difference to grades

AUT finalists at Best Awards 2023

Seventy-three AUT student finalists at the 2023 Best Awards, the Design Institute of New Zealand’s annual showcase of excellence.

Complexities of Dickason case explained

AUT Law School Professor Kris Gledhill unpacks the complexities of the Lauren Dickason case and explains what is likely to happen next.

Reframing the crime debate

Criminology Lecturer Grace Gordon provides an expert opinion on crime ahead of the election.

Te Tiriti for the benefit of all

A culture that views Te Tiriti o Waitangi as an opportunity to prosper as a university, is the vision behind AUT’s new Te Aronui Te Tiriti Framework.