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Still in first Gair

Still in first Gair

Social sciences and public policy
06 Aug, 2010

In his early 80s the Hon George Gair could have happily sat back and reflected on his years.As a former member of Parliament, North Shore City mayor, high commissioner to London and once upon a time a journalist, he has much to reflect on.

Why we sound like Americans when we sing

Why we sound like Americans when we sing

Social sciences and public policy
30 Jul, 2010

We do it without thinking about it; in fact it’s more of an effort not to do it. We might be New Zealanders but we nearly all sing pop songs with an American-influenced accent.

PMC director calls for greater global outreach by NZ j-schools

PMC director calls for greater global outreach by NZ j-schools

Communication studies
27 Jul, 2010
New Zealand journalism schools need to be far more internationally minded and think outside the parochial square, says Pacific Media Centre director David Robie.
How to stay safe from scams

How to stay safe from scams

20 Jul, 2010

The busty blonde Russian woman you met online who needs to borrow money for emergency surgery could well be a West African man trying to dupe you out of your life savings.

A lifetime of working recognised

A lifetime of working recognised

Te Ara Poutama: Māori and indigenous development
16 Jun, 2010

AUT University’s own Professor John Moorfield was recognised for his work in this year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours list.

New National High Performance Training Centre announced at AUT Millennium Campus

New National High Performance Training Centre announced at AUT Millennium Campus

14 Jun, 2010

An exciting new National Training Centre for high performance sport which is at the core of the Government’s sports strategy was announced today by Prime Minister John Key and Minister for Sport and Recreation, Murray McCully.

New Zealand\'s number 1 child advocate

New Zealand's number 1 child advocate

Social sciences and public policy
08 Jun, 2010

He was the first ever appointed Children’s Commissioner in New Zealand, played a major part in a world-first cot death study and has just received a reward from the UN for his work with children. If ever there was a child advocate who walked the talk, Dr Ian Hassall is him.

I\'m still learning: Ray McVinnie on MasterChef

I'm still learning: Ray McVinnie on MasterChef

Hospitality, tourism and events
27 May, 2010

Even for a master chef himself, Ray McVinnie says judging the hit series on TV ONE was still an opportunity for him to learn.

From pastimes to profits

From pastimes to profits

Social sciences and public policy
24 May, 2010

She may be small in size but she certainly packs a punch for women's rights and equality.

Election promises. Can they be delivered?

Election promises. Can they be delivered?

24 May, 2010

There’s no doubt he has passion, but does he have the support and the drive to make the changes Auckland needs and the changes he promises?

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