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Research in Māori and indigenous development

Our research expertise covers a wide range of areas from te reo and tikanga Māori to Māori media and multimedia.

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Our professors Pare Keiha Dean, Te Ara Poutama Professor Pare Keiha’s view of overarching success is simple: it is in the success of his students in whom he has much confidence to bring about positive change in the world. From chemistry to chemical engineering, commercial law to corporate governance, Professor Pare Keiha has been instrumental in ensuring Māori development in science, technology, research, business and education in New Zealand. His view of overarching success is simple: it is in the success of his students in whom he has much confidence to bring about positive change in the world.

Our professors Paul Moon Professor of History Professor Paul Moon is one of New Zealand’s best-selling and respected historians and social commentators. He has worked on several Treaty claims, and with numerous government agencies, on Treaty-related issues. Professor Paul Moon is one of New Zealand’s best-selling and respected historians and social commentators. His specialist area is New Zealand history, and in 2014 he was shortlisted for the international Ernest Scott Prize in History for his book Encounters: The Creation of New Zealand. He has worked on several Treaty claims, and with numerous government agencies, on Treaty-related issues. He also has been a consultant on documentaries about New Zealand history.

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Great graduatesTania WolfgrammDoctor of PhilosophyShe was attracted to Te Ara Poutama by the reputation of its academic staff, says Tania Wolfgramm who is currently completing her Doctor of Philosophy.She was attracted to Te Ara Poutama by the reputation of its academic staff, says Tania Wolfgramm who is currently completing her Doctor of Philosophy. For her doctoral research, Tania is focusing on the topic of evaluation, under the supervision of Dr Ella Henry and Professor Pare Keiha.

Great graduatesNatascha Díaz CardonaDoctor of PhilosophyMoving from Colombia to New Zealand was a great opportunity to pursue her professional goals, says Natascha Díaz Cardona who is currently completing her PhD.Moving from Colombia to New Zealand was a great opportunity to pursue her professional goals, says Natascha Díaz Cardona who is currently completing her Doctor of Philosophy. For her PhD research Natascha is applying the theories of performance studies to analyse the political violence of her home country Colombia, supervised by Associate Professor Sharon Mazer from Te Ara Poutama.

Great graduatesAmadonna JakemanMaster of Arts in Maori DevelopmentShe hopes her research will provide ignite more critical dialogue into Aotearoa New Zealand's constitution, the Tiriti-Treaty relationship and history, says Amadonna Jakeman.She hopes her research will provide further insight into kaupapa Māori and ignite more critical dialogue into Nu Tireni, Aotearoa New Zealand's constitution, the Tiriti-Treaty relationship and history, says AUT Māori development alumna Amadonna Jakeman who completed a Master of Arts in Māori Development with First Class Honours.

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News

AUT gets 5 QS stars in all categories

13 Nov, 2019

AUT has received the maximum five stars for the first time in every category according to the global education analysts QS in their recent results.

New Professors and Associate Professors

07 Nov, 2019

AUT has announced the promotion of 12 leading academics to the position of Professor. A further 15 academics have been appointed as Associate Professors.

Initiative supports Māori entrepreneurs

22 Oct, 2019

AUT and Northland Inc are pooling their resources to launch a business accelerator programme aimed at enhancing Māori entrepreneurship.

AUT moves up 50 places in world rankings

12 Sep, 2019

AUT is now in the top 1% of world universities and in the top 50 for research citations.

Mobile medical clinics a world first

29 Jul, 2019

Dr Lance O’Sullivan, AUT Māori Entrepreneur in Residence, has revealed his plans to launch 200 mobile drive-through medical clinics across NZ by 2021.

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Events

Ka Haka: Māori and Indigenous Performance Studies Symposium 2019

Thursday 14 Nov, 9am - Saturday 16 Nov, 5pm

Course: the Sports Pelvis & Hip with Dr Linda-Joy (LJ) Lee

Wednesday 13 Nov, 9am - Saturday 16 Nov, 5pm

2019 AUT Mathematical Sciences Symposium

Thursday 21 Nov, 9am - Friday 22 Nov, 6pm

'Pushing the limits of Human Performance': A public lecture by Professor Andrew Kilding

Tuesday 26 Nov, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Connect with Education: information evening about studying education at AUT

Thursday 28 Nov, 5pm - 7pm

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