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News and views from Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland

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Pacific rat (kiore) on Reiono, Tetiaroa atoll, French Polynesia

9 February 2026

Island Invasives conference returns to University of Auckland.

Sustainable impact

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Arts and culture

  • 8 September 2031

    Ane Tonga has returned to University to undertake a Master of Arts majoring in Art History. Her thesis will examine Pacific curatorial practice in New Zealand between 1989 and 2019, a research area that has received very little critical attention.

  • A parade at a Disney theme park in Hong Kong. Photo: Getty images

    2 February 2026

    Disney’s theme parks expertly use music to evoke nostalgia and guide visitors, strengthening emotional attachment to ‘brand Disney’ and benefitting its bottom line, a new book reveals.

  • Dr Katy Stapleton Bond

    9 January 2026

    If 2026 is your year to learn more about art, Dr Katy Stapleton Bond has practical tips. She talked to Joelle Ireland in the ‘Expert Tips in Two Minutes’ series, about how to interpret art like a pro.

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Te ao Māori

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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

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The Challenge

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