Culture and society news

Culinary students help at TRENZ event

When tourism professionals from around the globe gathered recently in Auckland, AUT culinary students were there helping them to have a great experience.

Will reform leave some students behind?

A challenge is building: how to support the rising number of students struggling in mainstream classrooms.

Cost just one piece of solar puzzle

Rooftop solar has emerged as a policy contest this election year, but AUT research suggests proposed measures aren’t enough to drive solar uptake at scale.

Q&A: Journalism Matters

Why does journalism matter in a democracy? Dr Greg Treadwell tackles trust, public funding, media criticism and the changing news landscape.

NZ late to homosexual law reform

While celebrating 40 years of the Homosexual Law Reform Act, NZ must also acknowledge it has been a “slow follower” next to comparable countries.

Engage in good faith on the Treaty

How we approach te Tiriti o Waitangi/the Treaty of Waitangi has become one of the most contentious challenges facing the country.

Tougher theft laws hit women hardest

The number of women behind bars is forecast to jump by 63%, almost double the overall rate.

AUT student journalists live on TVNZ

Third-year journalism students have been researching, producing and presenting news stories for Breakfast in an industry collaboration with TVNZ.

MICHELIN win for students & alumni

AUT is celebrating the recognition of all NZ’s new MICHELIN star restaurants and some of our alumni and hospitality industry partners are in the spotlight.

Should Fiji reinstate the death penalty?

Fiji is facing a drug crisis but calls to bring back the death penalty for offenders are based on moral panic and fail to address the underlying issues.