Breadcrumbs List.
Faculty of Engineering and Design
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Free public transport could be the smarter relief package
24 March 2026
The Green Party’s proposal to make public transport free for three months would cost a fraction of current fuel relief spending, while cutting reliance on imported oil, says Dr Timothy Welch.
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TOKTALK returns to spotlight Māori and Pacific research
23 March 2026
A lively evening of presentations will showcase the diverse Māori and Pacific approaches shaping research at Waipapa Taumata Rau, while strengthening connections across the Moana.
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Alumni recognised at Kiwibank's New Zealander of the Year Awards
20 March 2026
University alumni were winners at the 2026 Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards, with Hazel Kerr named Senior New Zealander of the Year alongside her husband Dr Alan Kerr, and Craig Piggott taking out the Innovator of the Year category.
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University of Auckland to support geothermal energy exploration in Whakatāne
17 March 2026
The University's Geothermal Institute has received $3 million from the Regional Infrastructure Fund to investigate geothermal heat resources beneath the Whakatāne area.
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EVs could cut fossil fuel dependence – but is our grid ready?
16 March 2026
Fuel market volatility is highlighting the risks of New Zealand’s dependence on imported fossil fuels and the need to accelerate EV‑ready infrastructure, says Professor Nirmal Nair.
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Turning kānuka into opportunity on the East Coast
16 March 2026
Nuka Charitable Trust is transforming native kānuka into high-value products and will celebrate its official opening in Ruatoria this month, marking a major milestone.
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Housing fails to meet Māori and Pacific needs, say experts
12 March 2026
Most houses in New Zealand have been designed with small, nuclear families in mind, and this doesn’t reflect our diverse society.
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Volatile oil prices show why renewables can't wait
10 March 2026
Sharp swings in global oil prices highlight the risks of relying on fossil fuels and the urgency of scaling up renewable energy, says Associate Professor Sadiq Zarrouk.
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Building more sustainably in the wake of cyclones
9 March 2026
A new University of Auckland project aims to turn about 1200 Auckland houses destroyed by cyclones into a resource for a more sustainable future.
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A cooler way to deliver milk
9 March 2026
A world leader in phase change materials is exploring how the technology could transform milk delivery trucks and everyday chilly bins.
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Native plant shows promise for tackling `forever chemicals’
8 March 2026
In lab experiments, chemically-treated harakeke stripped "forever chemicals" from water.
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Zac Miller-Waugh named Pokémon Scholar
5 March 2026
From campus makerspace to international studios, Pokémon Scholar Zac Miller-Waugh is following his curiosity across continents.