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Half of disabled Aucklanders living on poverty line
There are 77,000 disabled people living in Auckland, the majority of whom earn far less than their non-disabled counterparts, even when they have a tertiary qualification.
This is one of the key findings from a new report titled, Step Up: Decision-makers getting it right for disabled Aucklanders, which provides evidence about the issues, needs and aspirations of disabled Aucklanders.
Twitter-sized message inspires students
A star alumna used a Twitter-sized message to pack a punch at the student launch of the AUT Venture Fund last week.
Editor-in-Chief of Trans-Tasman publishing company Flossie Media Group Tee Twyford asked for more “crazy” people in this world.
Beware the 'friendly' dolphin, warns Professor
A university professor has joined the chorus of warnings about the dangers of continuing close contact between humans and a sociable Hawkes Bay dolphin.
The dolphin, known as Moko, amuses itself by playing with swimmers at Mahia beach, east of Wairoa, and was this week blamed for an incident where a swimmer had to be rescued.
Institute applauds 2025 Taskforce, urges open mind
The new taskforce chiefs examining New Zealand’s productivity issues need to keep “open-minded”, says a research institute head.
Director of the NZ Work & Labour Market Institute (NZWALMI) at AUT University, Professor Ray Markey applauds the establishment of the 2025 Taskforce but advises that any review needs to translate into genuine changes in public policy with the aim to lift productivity.
Unemployment figure reporting masks real issues
An employment relations Professor says the daily reporting of employment statistics masks the real economic issue facing New Zealand.
Professor Erling Rasmussen, author of a new book ‘Employment Relations in New Zealand’ being launched today at AUT, says New Zealand’s low productivity goes back several decades and there are very real barriers to the country lifting its performance.
New 'Team New Zealand' heads to Berlin World Cup
And like four AUT teams before them, SIFE AUT now takes on the heavyweight title of ‘Team New Zealand’.
SIFE comprises tertiary students from more than 1800 institutions worldwide. SIFE teams aim to improve the success and well-being of their communities by creating and implementing ethical business enterprise projects locally, nationally and sometimes, internationally.
Richard Hall speaks about his time in Afghanistan
Bamiyan Province, Afghanistan, is known for its colossal Buddha statues, so tragically destroyed by the Taliban in 2001. This remote and mountainous province is a place of stunning beauty, fascinating history and intense cultural pride. Yet, behind this public face, is a shattered infrastructure and intense deprivation. The presentation will provide an insight into the work done by the New Zealand contingent to promote reconstruction and development, in the health and other sectors, in this war-ravaged province.
Key to speak at inaugural Backpacker Industry Conference
Prime Minister John Key will speak on the importance of the backpacker market for New Zealand’s tourism industry at the inaugural Backpacker Industry Conference.
The conference, which is being convened by AUT’s New Zealand Tourism Research Institute (NZTRI) and NZBackpack.com, will attract operators from all sectors of the tourism industry.
Evolution faster in the tropics
Kiwi research overturns international theories on evolution
Mammal species living in the tropics are evolving faster than their counterparts living in cooler environments, according to research carried out by New Zealand researchers.
It had previously been assumed that rates of genetic change in warm-blooded animals were independent of climate.
The new study demonstrates that DNA evolution occurs substantially faster in mammal species living in warmer environments relative to those living in cooler environments.
Multiple wins, bestselling accolades for AUT publishing arm AUT Media
Four major awards at the 2009 MPA Magazine Awards have gone to the AUT Media magazine title Idealog.
Idealog was awarded Magazine of the Year (Business), Designer of the Year (Business), Cover of the Year (Business) and Best Use of Photography.