Language and culture news

NZ must recognise Palestine as a state

The actual business of qualifying as a state is simple in theory, more complicated in practice – but even so, Palestine meets the criteria for statehood.

Writers ignite kids' reading joy

Authors giving talks at New Zealand schools stoke enthusiasm for reading and writing, new research has found.

Launch of Online Rarotongan Dictionary

Te Ipukarea Research Institute has partnered with the Cook Islands Language project to launch an online dictionary for Cook Island Māori.

Why we need a national languages policy

A national languages policy would ensure that all citizens are able to participate fully and equitably in society.

Theology, Religion and The Witcher

How does theology and religious ideology enter our political struggles? Much can be learned about this from the popular world of The Witcher.

Why you should learn another language

In the age of artificial intelligence, why invest the time and effort to learn another language when it seems technology can do it for you?

LASFF 2024 links communities together

This month AUT put on the Auckland screenings for the 22nd Latin America & Spain Film Festival.

Power of words: Dua Lipa is a poet too

The significance and solace of poetry is closer than you think, writes Siobhan Harvey.

AUT announces Matariki Award winners

AUT announces the winners of Ngā Whakamānawa o Matariki, AUT's Matariki Awards, recognising staff excellence across academic and professional disciplines.

Celebrating culture, cuisine and couture

AUT once again hosted the annual Manaaki Scholars Cultural Lunch and Couture, a cultural celebration of food, dress and performances.