News in the Faculty of Design and Creative Technologies - Te Ara Auaha

AUT winners at Best Awards 2024

This year at the 2024 Best Awards, staff and students achieved an incredible 48 pins, surpassing AUT’s record performance from last year.

Public Money Well Spent?

New research shows that public funding for news media during Covid didn’t prevent long term layoffs and has led to unintended negative consequences.  

Can a $5 T-shirt ever be ethical?

Everyone loves a deal, but can a $5 t-shirt ever be ethical? Probably not, says Lisa McEwan, AUT senior lecturer in design for sustainability and fashion.

Ads from Hell: Do we love to hate them?

When it comes to controversial advertising, Hells Pizza is often pushing boundaries. But when does an ad cross the line of “acceptable” controversy?

AUT research receives $7m boost

AUT researchers have secured $7 million in funding through the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment’s Endeavour Fund.

Rooftop solar for more resilient cities

Built environment experts from AUT say the government's plan to fix NZ's energy crisis with solar farms is a "missed opportunity."

Spend the summer with Taylor Swift?

AUT is offering Australasia’s first university level course studying Taylor Swift; looking at Swift’s 18-year career through the lens of communications.

AUT students redesign St Paul Street

The semi-permanent street upgrade, opening late next month, was designed by postgraduate students in collaboration with Auckland Council.

AUT finalists at Best Awards 2024

This year’s Best Awards finalist list features 77 AUT student projects.

Visual Arts RELAY at Te Uru Gallery

RELAY, a multi-disciplinary, durational exhibition at Te Uru Waitākere Contemporary Gallery, opens Saturday 17 August.