Culture and society news

Young people expert in own digital lives

New AUT research says young people should be involved in developing campaigns to educate and protect them from online harms.

Youth happiness in NZ is falling fast

The well-being of our young people has gotten worse over the past decade, and higher levels of social media use are linked to lower well-being.

Decolonisation in the Canary Islands

People in the Canary Islands are not formally recognised as Indigenous peoples within Spain’s legal and political frameworks.

Q&A: Crime Matters

Worried that crime seems to be through the roof and don’t know what to do? Join criminologist and AUT lecturer Grace Gordon find out why crime matters.

How can tourism and hospo in NZ thrive?

A new AUT study shows challenges and opportunities for a sector marked by passionate, committed workers - despite bullying and low pay.

AUT architecture student wins $5k award

AUT Master of Architecture (Professional) student Nathan Moore has landed the 2026 UXBRIDGE Malcolm Smith Architecture Fellowship.

Q&A: Shopping Matters

Why do we always leave the supermarket with way more than we intended to buy? Join senior lecturer Amy Errmann to find out why we shop the way we do.

ANTM docuseries offers no apologies 

Reality Check, on Netflix, doesn’t apologise for abusing contestants, and seeks to blame others instead, says Senior Lecturer Rebecca Trelease.  

5 artists keeping te reo Māori alive

Music reflects societal views on politics, identity and power, revealing tensions and hopes that often stay hidden in formal settings.

AI in luxury hospitality

The luxury hospitality sector is being transformed by AI - to enhance guest experience, improve efficiency, and address labour shortages.