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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.

New curator joins ST PAUL St Gallery

Stephen Cleland appointed curator and manager of AUT School of Art and Design’s ST PAUL St Gallery.

Auckland wins 7 Experiences Summit

Hundreds of academics and professionals are expected to converge on Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland for the fourth annual 7 Experiences Summit.

Visiting Ben Shemen at Doc Edge Festival

The animated documentary was created by Associate Professor Miriam Harris, with help from three AUT graduate students.

AUT fashion raises money for hospice

More than forty unique fashion pieces crafted from secondhand clothing by AUT School of Art & Design students will be on the catwalk this week.

Radio essential for social connections

Recent research by Dr Amber Hammill for her PhD at AUT’s School of Communication Studies, reaffirms the importance of radio as a crucial public utility.

Podcasts offer deep audience connection

The New Zealand Podcasting Summit, being held at AUT’s city campus on Saturday 13 May, showcases the breadth of podcasts being made in New Zealand.

NZ homeowners must plant more natives

To help protect Aotearoa’s plants and animals, AUT lecturer Dr Megan Burfoot wants Kiwis to plant more natives in their gardens.