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News and views from Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland

Feature Article

Citizens' assemblies - people with their hands up

22 September 2026

Fixing complex problems usually involves difficult, unpalatable decisions. One solution: randomly select a group of ordinary people to debate the pros and cons and find a way forward.

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Education and society

  • Sophie Jing standing in front of a red wall

    28 September 2026

    Sophie Jing’s doctoral research explores culture and identity in Chinese immigrants to New Zealand. She writes about how it reveals the humanity behind simplistic stereotypes.

  • Annisa Hasanah composite. left image is at graduation, right is at a half marathon

    28 September 2026

    Annisa Hasanah has had her eyes set on two very different finish lines this year, running her first marathon while completing her PhD in civil engineering.

  • Selina Tusitala Marsh

    27 September 2026

    It's Vaiaso o te 'Gana Tuvalu Tuvalu Language Week from 27 September to 3 October, and Selina Tusitala Marsh is among those celebrating.

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Te ao Māori

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The Challenge

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