Culture and society news

Q&A: Human Rights Matters

AUT law lecturer Lida Ayoubi on human rights, legal protections, global challenges and the possibility of new rights emerging in future.

Auckland kids missing outdoor play

Only 1 in 5 children in Tāmaki Makaurau regularly climb trees, down from almost 1 in 3 a decade ago, according to new data released for Play Week Aotearoa.

Women on the climate change front line

Women are leading the response to climate change in rural Thailand, and are important agents of adaptation to increased weather-related challenges.

50 AUT winners at the 2026 Best Awards

AUT School of Art and Design staff and students have taken home a record breaking 20 gold pins at the Design Institute of New Zealand’s 2025 Best Awards.

Sweet success for AUT student

An AUT culinary arts student has won best dessert at the recent Nestlé Golden Chef’s Hat Award competition.

Parental support eases discrimination

The world can be cruel, and particularly so for sexual minorities. Brandi Ladyman-Miller’s thesis at AUT found parents can make a big difference.

Is pasta a type of noodle?

At first glance, “noodles versus pasta” might seem like a frivolous variant of the East–West power struggle.

Public art and architecture make meaning

The City Rail Link and surrounding artworks play an important role in building a sense of reenchantment and connection in Tāmaki Makaurau.

‘We’ll slaughter the bastards’

Bob Jones' New Zealand Party was a rarity in the country’s political history, going from conception to climax to collapse in just a few years.

The CRL will change Aucklanders’ lives

The CRL changes Auckland’s geometry, unlocking a more connected city and wellbeing and climate benefits.