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Skills bottleneck threatens NZ shift to renewables

21 December 2023

We need skilled migration, more learning on the job, to retrain fossil fuel workers, and increase the number of qualified graduates in relevant fields to make the transition to renewable energy technologies, says Ralph Cooney
Threat to walking and cycling a threat to health

21 December 2023

Far from being a ‘waste of money’, as Transport Minister Simeon Brown has suggested, walking and cycling projects are some of the ‘best buys’ in health, says Kirsty Wild and Alistair Woodward
Perfect moment to reset tourism in Southeast Asia

19 December 2023

Professor Andreas Neef has led research to support sustainable tourism as visitors return to holiday spots in Southeast Asia.
Microplastics research reveals alarming pollution levels on Auckland beaches

18 December 2023

Microplastic contamination levels were found to be at least 50 times higher than previously reported.
Food for thought: public space blooms into edible landscape

12 December 2023

A project to transform an abandoned bowling green into a food oasis highlights how public spaces could be used to provide free food for all.
The silent invasion of the sleeper weeds

12 December 2023

Aotearoa has a massive weed problem. While we have a little over 2,300 native plant species, we have introduced over 25,000 species from other countries.
University of Auckland No 1 in Oceania and fifth in world for sustainability

5 December 2023

The University of Auckland is first in Oceania and fifth in the world in the 2024 QS World University sustainability rankings.
Head gardener Stanley Jones says goodbye to his campus beauties

30 November 2023

After 14 years of beautifying the University of Auckland campuses, Stanley Jones retires in December. The man responsible for the garden vibe answers a few questions.
Beneath the surface: exploring kelp forests for solutions

30 November 2023

An area of research currently gaining momentum in the fight against climate change lies beneath the surface of our oceans.
Architectural excellence celebrated at Timber Design Awards

13 November 2023

The design prowess of staff and students in the University's School of Architecture and Planning has been recognised at the Timber Design Awards.
Sinkholes, cyclones and seismic activity: how can we build resilience?

7 November 2023

Feature: Floods, quakes and cyclones expose the fragility of New Zealand’s essential services, housing and transport systems. Owen Poland talks to University of Auckland researchers about how we can build resilience.
The great balancing act: tourism and sustainability

7 November 2023

Now that the country’s borders are flowing freely, could we make greater efforts to reset tourism so it has a sustainable heart?

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