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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?
Building marae resilience for a safer tomorrow

3 November 2023

Engineering students are delving into the challenges of fortifying marae against future climate emergencies.
Why we need to law to protect our right to fix things

3 November 2023

Opinion: We need to protect our right to repair to address waste management, over-consumption, and to support a circular economy, say Alex Sims and Trish O'Sullivan.
$1m boost for innovative engineering research

2 November 2023

Three engineering projects addressing global challenges have received Marsden Fund grants totalling over $1 million.
Taumata Rau Conversation: where next for our health workforce?

18 October 2023

The inaugural Taumata Rau Conversation explored the future of the health workforce.
Shining example of sustainable refurbishment

2 October 2023

On the City Campus, the old Social Sciences building used to be a dark rabbit warren that was the butt of many jokes. Now the refurbished building is barely recognisable and a shining example of 6 Green Star Design.
Chipping in to help the needy, but sad it's needed

2 October 2023

Opinion: The need for shelter, warmth and care for the homeless is acute. Professor Diane Brand is chipping in to help a charity with a difference, but says things must change.
Solar energy collaboration wins Energy Excellence Award

21 September 2023

A University of Auckland collaboration to help bring solar energy to more homes in Aotearoa New Zealand has been recognised at the Energy Excellence Awards.
Ilan Oshri: businesses can improve their use of AI for sustainability

1 September 2023

AI is being used in everything from energy and agriculture to transportation and urban planning. Professor Ilan Oshri says it can be used better.
Researchers tackling medicinal cannabis industry's waste problem

30 August 2023

Researchers are working to address the environmental impact of medicinal cannabis waste. The results could have a big impact on the industry.
Sustainability often an afterthought in space exploration

23 August 2023

Opinion: It is time to consider space as a commons, not just a resource to exploit.
Covid changed our view of possibilities for the planet

23 August 2023

Covid has fundamentally changed how people view the environment, their relationship to it and their vision for the future, according to new research from the University of Auckland.

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