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Asbestos research in east Auckland

AUT researchers will collect samples from Auckland beaches to determine the level of public risk posed by asbestos containing materials

Nobel Sustainability Award

AUT’s Professor Erica Hinckson co-director of recipient organisation

Shift in NZ snapper behaviour

An AUT led team of scientists have uncovered a dramatic shift in the movement patterns of New Zealand’s snapper, which could aid restoration initiatives.

Climate change exhibition at AUT

An acclaimed exhibition that showcases the devastating impacts of climate change in the Pacific is being held at AUT.

AUT recognised at Australasian sustainability awards

AUT’s commitment to reduce waste to landfill by 50% by 2025 has been recognised with a Highly Commended award at the 2024 Green Gown Awards Australasia.

NZ must adapt to the circular economy

New research examines if and how NZ food manufacturers prioritise the four circular elements of reducing, reusing, recycling and recovering.

Big Oil could help the green transition

What if Big Oil championed – and profited from – the green transition? Here’s how it could work.

Take a look inside AUT's Living Labs

A new video looks at how AUT's Living Labs project is connecting people to nature by interweaving ecological science and mātauranga Māori.

PM opens AUT’s newest building

AUT’s newest building, Tukutuku, was officially opened today by the Prime Minister, the Rt Hon. Christopher Luxon.

Will NZ ban fossil fuel ads?

With the UN chief calling for a ban on fossil fuel advertising globally, are the New Zealand advertising and public relations industries listening?