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News and opinion

News and views from Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland

Feature Article

Jimah Ruland-Amata (Te Arawa, Kai Tahu, Ngāti Awa, Te Atiawa), former Ngā Tauira Māori President at the opening of He Āhuru Mōwai.

11 March 2025

The doors have opened at He Āhuru Mōwai – a special space dedicated to enhancing the well-being and success of tauira Māori.

Sustainable impact

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Arts and culture

  • Three finalists in the concerto competition are standing in a row with a grand piano behind them.

    11 March 2025

    Known for launching the careers of some of the country’s most notable musicians, the 57th National Concerto Competition features two talented young finalists taught by Stephen De Pledge from the University of Auckland.

  • Professors Deidre Brown and Ngarino Ellis standing in the atrium of B201 holding their book with a backdrop of the Lisa Reihana video work.

    6 March 2025

    The first comprehensive survey of Māori art from precolonial times to the present day has been shortlisted in the Ockham New Zealand Book Awards.

  • Exterior of the main branch of the Calgary Public Library, Alberta.

    26 January 2025

    Opinion: Public buildings offer a unique opportunity to create architectural experiences that belong to the whole community, which is what makes investing in quality civic design so vital, says Sarosh Mulla.

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Business and economy

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Education and society

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Environment

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Health and medicine

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Politics and law

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Science and technology

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University news

  • boxing in a gym

    12 March 2025

    With 27 subjects in the world's top 100 in the QS 2025 Subject Rankings, the University of Auckland is showing strength across a broad range of disciplines.

  • young girl with a bottle of milk

    4 March 2025

    The University of Auckland has launched Ingenious, a podcast taking a deep dive into the world and minds of researchers. The first episode explores the science behind lactose intolerance and how a 5,000-year-old genetic mutation determines whether milk is friend or foe.

  • Helen Robinson, City Missioner at Auckland City Mission, is one of this year's University of Auckland distinguished alumni.

    4 March 2025

    Five leading graduates will receive a Distinguished Alumni Award for their outstanding achievements and contribution to society.

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The Challenge

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