Culture and society news

This one precious life

Now a journalist for Māori Television and founder of the charity Brave, Jess Tyson is a beacon of hope for Māori youth. AUT’s Insight magazine meets her.

The best job in the world

It was a lightbulb moment during his comms degree that determined the career of Jeremy Olds who now works in Paris. AUT’s Insight magazine meets him.

Game changer

Nick Jones’ fascination with storytelling started in his childhood. Now he’s joined Swedish games creator Sharkmob in London. AUT’s Insight meets him.

Almost human

AUT law alumnus Sam Ennor is deeply fascinated by the legal ramifications of the rapidly approaching AI revolution. AUT’s Insight magazine meets him.

Does a lower drinking age reduce crime?

The study compared criminal outcomes of youths who had just turned 18 and could buy alcohol to those who were not quite 18 and unable to legally buy it.

NZ histories curriculum at AUT

The Auckland University of Technology is meeting the needs of teachers with the implementation of the new school history curriculum from 2023.

Opportunity to shine a light on Matariki

Communication design student Jordan Tane (Ngāpuhi) has designed nine posters – one for each Matariki star – which will be displayed around AUT campuses.

Emissions reduction plan lacks strategy

The newly released Emissions Reduction Plan was supposed to get real about urgent climate action – and it partially achieves this, but only partially.

Women workers still less valued than men

The latest Budget priorities and failed negotiations with care workers show that little has changed for women workers since the 2017 pay equity settlement.

Creating healthy and sustainable cities

A ground-breaking study has benchmarked urban planning policies that promote health and sustainability in cities around the globe.