Culture and society news

What does infanticide mean in NZ law?

Lawyers are fussy about language because it is their job to argue about its implications. The jury in the Lauren Dickason trial faces a complex task.

Brand activism requires bravery

Recently some UK not-for-profits have shifted towards activism-driven campaigns. This shift could mean changes to how they are perceived.

School science and mātauranga Māori

There is a need for careful reading and thoughtfulness in the discussion over mātauranga Māori and school science, Professor Georgina Tuari Stewart says.

How to fix alternative education in NZ

Beyond the immediate headlines that alternative education is failing students, an ERO report also reveals how successful the system has been.

Matariki artworks a koha to all

AUT’s Te Tari Takawaenga commissions 11 downloadable artworks by Bachelor of Design student Hāriata Mann as a gift to all, celebrating the rise of Matariki

Right response to on-field racism

AUT sports lecturer Dr Dion Enari who has researched racism in sport said the All White’s display of solidarity against racism was "heart warming".

Graduates at heart of futuristic play

Two talented AUT graduates are at the heart of an exciting new futuristic play, Basmati Bitch.

Did 'wokeness' cancel Police Ten 7?

Police Ten 7 portrayed Māori and Pacific Islanders as more violent than police statistics show, a new study suggests.

Sports and language revitalisation

AUT research shows that Māori and Pacific sports stars are helping revitalise vulnerable languages, with a genuine surge of language use in elite sport.

Seabed mining around Aotearoa

A select committee will consider the risks and benefits of seabed mining in NZ waters. AUT Law Professor Paul Myburgh examines the issues at hand.