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

Drug-free hay fever relief developed

A small, drug-free device – called Goodair Nosebuds – is one step closer to consumers thanks to a $1.65 million investment.

News fading from sight on social media

Social media platforms are de-prioritising news content. Dr Merja Myllylahti examines this threat to journalism.

Māori chief inspires fashion student

Ngāti Tūwharetoa design student Tia Tahau’s collection, showcased at AUT’s 2023 Graduate Fashion Show, was inspired by her ancestor Te Rangi Tāhau

Art meets science at AUT

An unlikely collaboration is behind a critically acclaimed artwork by the School of Future Environments’ Clinton Watkins.

Graduate Fashion Show a runway success

Twenty-nine Bachelor of Design students showcased their collections before a 300-strong audience of friends, family, fashion industry and influencers.

Indigenous knowledge for climate change

A new podcast features AUT research into nature-based solutions to climate change rooted in indigenous knowledges.

AUT students tackle food insecurity

With Healthy Families South Auckland and The Southern Initiative, Bachelor of Design students seek to improve food security and sovereignty in communities.

Niue Language Week 2023

An AUT Bachelor of Communication Studies alumnus shares his language learning journey as part of Niue Language Week 2023.

Fijian Language Week 2023

An AUT alumnus shares his language learning journey during Fijian Language Week for the University’s Pacific language video series 2023.