AlumniĀkonga o Mua

AUT has over 150,000 graduates, and their achievements are a constant source of inspiration and pride for students, alumni and AUT staff. We celebrate that pride by showcasing the achievements of our graduates, and through initiatives like networking events – all aimed at helping the next generation of AUT students go further. If you’re a graduate, make sure your details are up to date with us so we can share our latest news and opportunities.

News

A red sign that says 'who cares about climate change?'

Challenges covering climate emergency

Communication studies
30 Apr, 2025
The challenges faced by journalists covering the climate emergency will be at the heart of a public symposium at AUT next month.
Associate Professor Dr Kat Bolstad and her team defrosting squid remains.

Squid squad makes waves with baby squid

Science
29 Apr, 2025
The head of AUT Squid Squad, Dr Kat Bolstad, made headlines worldwide recently after verifying the first live footage of a baby colossal squid.
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NZ Podcasting Summit 2025

Communication studies
16 Apr, 2025
Be part of a record-setting attempt at this year’s NZ Podcasting Summit, presented by AUT’s School of Communication Studies and Verbal Highs.

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Great graduates

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Lauren Bartlett

Head of Marketing & Communications – UK/Europe, New Zealand Trade and Enterprise, London
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Andrew McKechnie

SVP, Chief Creative Officer at Verizon, New York
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Gary Wang

Founder of LockInChina, Beijing, China
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David Simpson

Chief of Strategy and Partnerships, Southern Cross Healthcare
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Andy Hogg

Global Marketing Director, INTERSPORT, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Daniel Zhou

President of Latin America, Huawei Technologies
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Jason Baxendine

Head of Strategy and Operations – Start Ups and SMBs, Stripe, Singapore
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Tee Twyford

Founder, HUSTLE + hush
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Jordan Salesa

Lead Physiotherapist, New Zealand Olympic Team & Moana Pasifika
Clinical Lead, Habit Health

Alumni benefits

When you graduate, you become part of AUT's alumni community – enjoy some of the benefits and services we offer just for you.

Benefits for alumni

Postgraduate study advice

Considering postgrad study? Find out how we can help with:

  • Course counselling
  • Doctoral and Master of Philosophy enquiries
  • General enquiries about postgrad study

Postgraduate course advice

Update your details online

Let us know where you are and what you're up to, and we'll make sure to tell you the latest alumni news. Updating your details is easy – you can do it online.

Update your details

Follow us on LinkedIn

Connect with other alumni and stay up to date with events and other opportunities.

Looking to recruit an AUT graduate?

Find fresh talent for your business. We’ll connect you with AUT's highly skilled students and graduates, and boost your company’s profile on campus – for free.

Find AUT talent

Giving back to AUT

There are many ways to support AUT – like becoming a guest speaker, sharing your story or making a donation. By giving back, you can help our students succeed and make a difference in the world.

Ways to give back

Partnership with Institute of Data

AUT has partnered with the Institute of Data to offer 12-week bootcamps in data science, cybersecurity and software engineering.

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