Hospitality, Tourism and Events

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Sweet success for AUT culinary arts student at Grand Final

Hospitality, tourism and events
09 Oct, 2026
An AUT culinary arts student has won best dessert at the recent Nestlé Golden Chef’s Hat Award competition.
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A culinary trip of a lifetime

Hospitality, tourism and events
01 Oct, 2026
A group of AUT students recently returned from an extraordinary experience in Europe.
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Is pasta a type of noodle? The surprisingly serious debate over two beloved carbs

Hospitality, tourism and events
16 Sep, 2026
At first glance, “noodles versus pasta” might seem like a frivolous variant of the East–West power struggle.

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