Culture and society news
Podcasts offer deep audience connection
26 Apr, 2023
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
21 Apr, 2023
To help protect Aotearoa’s plants and animals, AUT lecturer Dr Megan Burfoot wants Kiwis to plant more natives in their gardens.
We Are Still Here screens at AUT
17 Apr, 2023
AUT whānau involved in an award-winning film were celebrated at a special screening event at Ngā Wai o Horotiu, AUT Marae.
A hands-on approach to sustainability
05 Apr, 2023
Industry opens its doors to AUT students to experience for themselves how companies commit to sustainability.
Trust in the news slips further
04 Apr, 2023
The latest Trust in News report shows New Zealanders' trust in news has slipped further, while news avoidance increased compared to other countries.
How to C.O.P.E. during “8 for April”
03 Apr, 2023
Kiwi kids will be in school for just eight days this month. But for working parents, it doesn’t have to be all bad. Professor Candice Harris explains.
Today FM victim of short-term strategy
31 Mar, 2023
AUT radio expert Matt Mollgaard discusses the sudden shut down of Today FM.
Keep the fun in reading for pleasure
09 Feb, 2023
Until now, the New Zealand Curriculum has focused on the development of technical reading skills. Simply reading for pleasure hasn’t been a priority.
Peter Ellis story gets podcast treatment
02 Feb, 2023
The production skills of AUT lecturer Dr Lewis Tennant have shaped this summer’s hit podcast about Peter Ellis.
Covid’s decade long impact on education
27 Jan, 2023
The impact of Covid on our education system will be felt for a decade says Vice-Chancellor Damon Salesa in this NZ Herald opinion piece.