Sport and recreation news

New Sports Research and Innovation Hub

AUT and NZCIS have launched a Research and Innovation Hub, combining AUT's sport science expertise with NZCIS' world-class facilities.

Auckland kids missing outdoor play

Only 1 in 5 children in Tāmaki Makaurau regularly climb trees, down from almost 1 in 3 a decade ago, according to new data released for Play Week Aotearoa.

1000 reasons to love AUT Millennium

At AUT Millennium research informs how athletes train, industry partners collaborate with AUT experts and students can apply evidence across sport.

Weight loss drug warning to bodybuilders

Weight loss drugs like Wegovy are now making their way into the competitive bodybuilding space, prompting caution from an AUT expert.

Shaping sport governance in New Zealand

The Sector Governance Community is one of the most significant collaborations between AUT and the national sport ecosystem.

Sporting memories club helps connections

The success of New Zealand’s first Sporting Memories Club is a powerful example of the healing powers of connection and fun, says AUT’s Richard Wright.

AUT meets Chelsea FC!

It’s not every day you get to meet one of the world’s best women’s football teams in Auckland. A group of AUT staff, alumni and students recently did.

Fulbright Dr to study athletes in USA

SPRINZ research associate Dr Pip Thomas has won a prestigious Fulbright Scholarship, the first person from Sport, Exercise & Health to receive the award.

World-First brain WOF launched at AUT

A world-leading warrant of fitness for the brain, which will identify long-term health risks, has been developed by AUT.

AUT’s support for Auckland FC

AUT is not only Auckland FC’s exclusive university partner; its alumni are thriving in professional roles at the successful young club.