Ingenio Autumn 2025

Waipapa Taumata Rau University of Auckland's alumni publication

Cover shows Frazer Tavener diving into the Hiwa pool

Includes: Physical activity and academic success; Researching animal senses; Filmmaker Vea Mafile'o; the Business Case programme; Art doyenne Jennifer Flay and more.

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William Fu-Allen at Hiwa

The University has made a significant investment in Hiwa, its new recreation centre. So what are the connections between physical activity and academic success?

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Case programme team in Florida 2025

Making the business case

University of Auckland student competitors dominate global competitions that solve real business problems. Anthony Doesburg finds out what makes the Case Programme so successful.

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Kristal Cain with birds

University of Auckland researchers are tuning into how animals see and hear the world and offering new insights into the often-hidden lives of our fellow creatures.

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Tips to defuse workplace conflict

Conflict resolution and negotiation expert Andrew Patterson shares seven strategies to transform office conflicts into productive conversations.

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Vea Mafile'o portrait

An art school education helped springboard Vea Mafile’o into the screen industry. The filmmaker share her journey from Hamilton to Sundance – and beyond.

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While New Zealand doesn’t have a pervasive tipping culture, as in the US, we asked if there’s a case for leaving something extra on top of the bill.

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Luke and Tim Burrows

Tim and Luke Burrows chat to Nikki Addison about their journey ditching corporate careers to begin a business slinging vegan burgers.

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Turning tides in the Pacific

Guest column: Alumna and journalist Sarah Bradley reflects on the changing nature of global influence in the Pacific.

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Jennifer Flay portrait

Sharing art’s universal truths

Leading one of the world’s most important contemporary art fairs, Jennifer Flay scaled the heights of the global art market.

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Maris O'Rourke portrait

Life has held exciting chapters following the alumna’s glittering education career.

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Jessica Gerrity portrait

James Fyfe catches up with graduates living in Japan, Ireland and Malaysia.

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Alix Coysh portrait

Harnessing experience

Alix Coysh was diagnosed with a genetic eye condition aged 15; she's now researching the genetic mutations that drive it.

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New rec centre rooftop

The University’s new world-class Recreation Centre, opening on 25 November, is an important social hub for its community. Image: Mark Scowen

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