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How to turn down the heat on Auckland’s streets

9 February 2026

A University of Auckland planning expert says expanding tree cover and green spaces is critical if Auckland is to adapt to a changing climate.
Auckland’s future in focus as leaders gather at Newmarket Innovation Precinct

5 February 2026

At the University’s Newmarket Innovation Precinct, leaders from across the city discussed how innovation can help accelerate Auckland’s transformation.
A circular economy is much more than recycling

5 February 2026

What would it take for New Zealand to develop a circular economy?
AI assistant eases surgical anxiety, one question at a time

3 February 2026

A new digital medical assistant is making its way to the clinical frontline, helping patients navigate surgery while easing pressure on staff.
Te Pae Huinga Manu: A te ao Māori lens on research

27 January 2026

Watch the videos of four guest speakers who shared their knowledge and experience at the inaugural Te Pae Huinga Manu event celebrating Māori research excellence.
Shaun Cole-Baker’s journey from makerspace technologist to an engineering career

23 January 2026

From the University of Auckland makerspace to Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, Shaun Cole-Baker exemplifies how hands-on experience shapes real-world engineering careers.
The wrong pipe sending human waste to Auckland’s beaches

21 January 2026

Flushable smart sensors designed by Auckland engineers could change how underground sewage faults are detected - and they cost less than a cup of coffee.
University of Auckland records gains in subject rankings

21 January 2026

The University has shown improvement in the 2026 Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject, with rises in several areas.
Engineering wood: circular by design, durable to nature

14 January 2026

University engineers are unlocking new applications for low-carbon timber elements that can be reused, repurposed or recycled long after its first life.
The difference between flood relief and genuine flood recovery

14 January 2026

Analysis: Without real change, each flood recovery is just setting the stage for the next disaster says Sandeeka Mannakkara.
Fantasy Island

23 December 2025

Opinion: If we want cities that serve everyone, we should look beyond the buzzwords and confront the unconscious desires driving our choices, argue Elham Bahmanteymouri and Mohsen Mohammadzadeh.
Young designer’s clever solution nets award

17 December 2025

Ideas for tackling ‘forever chemicals’ in central Auckland soil have blossomed into an award-winning design feat for University of Auckland graduand Marissa Porteous.

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