Hospitality, Tourism and Events

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A need for more: what tourism changed in the Cook Islands

Hospitality, tourism and events
02 Nov, 2026
Tourism brings many benefits to the Cook Islands, but the Indigenous people found there were some advantages when tourism stopped.
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AUT events degree gets CEF accreditation

Hospitality, tourism and events
23 Oct, 2026
Recognition by the Centre for Events & Festivals brings benefits for events management graduates.
Chefs and hospitality participants pose for a group photograph at the Ocean of Flavours event celebrating Pacific culture and cuisine.

An Ocean of Flavours at AUT

Hospitality, tourism and events
20 Oct, 2026
Renowned chefs from around the Pacific recently came to AUT to exchange skills and knowledge with top New Zealand chefs – and culinary arts students.

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