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What councils can do to keep our cities cool

30 June 2025

Dr Timothy Welch highlights five steps councils can take to lessen the impact of rising urban heat before summer.
University of Auckland Vice-Chancellor to step down in 2026

11 June 2025

Professor Dawn Freshwater has indicated her intention to step down from her role as Vice-Chancellor after nearly six years in office.
What’s good for kids who need learning support is good for all kids

10 June 2025

Analysis: Missy Morton reflects on the mixed bag of learning support delivered by Budget 2025.
University launches inaugural Pacific Strategy

10 June 2025

Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland has launched its first Pacific Strategy – Ala o le Moana (2025-2030) – marking a historic milestone in the University’s 142-year history.
Let’s call ‘taxing the rich’ what it really is

8 June 2025

Opinion: As society groans under the weight of wealth inequality, Dr Neal Curtis calls for an alternative slogan to ‘tax the rich’.
WorkSafe’s road cone hotline a bright orange distraction

6 June 2025

Opinion: Just as NZ’s absurd safety culture is moving from rigid compliance to professional judgement, WorkSafe launches a tip line undermining that very shift, argues Tim Welch.
Calling Indigenous and Pacific changemakers for 2026 fellowship

29 May 2025

Applications are now open for the Atlantic Fellows for Social Equity 2026 cohort.
Active bodies, active minds

29 May 2025

The opening of the University's new recreation centre signals a significant investment in students’ well-being. So, what are the connections between physical activity and academic success?
NZ Governor-General visits Fale Pasifika

21 May 2025

NZ's Governor-General, Dame Cindy Kiro, visited the Fale Pasifika on 20 May, formally opening the 99th Council Meeting of the University of the South Pacific (USP), hosted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
Creative resources to help young children after trauma

19 May 2025

Designed to be used after distressing experiences and to support young children generally, a new set of arts-based teaching resources aimed at early childhood is now available.
Masters grad builds Pacific presence in speech and language therapy

19 May 2025

Pacific masters graduate Roselie Leota noticed a gap in the school curriculum, and is now a speech and language therapist.
A Pacific community free of violence: graduate's dream

15 May 2025

Helping Pacific women and children escape domestic violence and supporting them to be safe is a strong motivator for University of Auckland graduate Mary Lale.

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