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Tributes Flow For Much Loved Pacific Leader Melegalenu’u Ah Sam
Friday, 19 April 2024, 12:11 pm | University of Auckland
The acting Principal of Māngere College, Principal Ah Sam passed away earlier this week, she was also lead coordinator for the Polyfest Sāmoan stage for more than 30 years, and was well known by the thousands of youth who have performed at the ... More >>
Restrengthening Connections Between Māori And Pacific Important Step For Tiriti-based Constitution
Thursday, 18 April 2024, 5:04 pm | University of Auckland
A Pacific law academic says restrengthening connections between Pacific tauiwi (settlers) and Māori is an important step towards transforming Aotearoa’s constitution, to honour te Tiriti o Waitangi. More >>
Key Sectors Stymie Emission Reduction Efforts - Study
Friday, 12 April 2024, 12:15 pm | University of Auckland
The impact of Aotearoa’s main tool in the fight against climate change could be heightened if five sectors were better regulated, according to a new study. More >>
New Approach To Increase Māori And Pacific University Success
Thursday, 11 April 2024, 8:40 am | University of Auckland
Bold initiative to improve Māori and Pacific University Entrance pass rates and increase success, has been launched by Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland. More >>
Pursuit Of Corporate Career Brings Purpose
Friday, 5 April 2024, 7:03 am | University of Auckland
Pacific academic and lecturer Sione Taufa left his homeland of Tonga, traditionally from a long line of fishermen, farmers, weavers, and teachers, with dreams to enter the corporate world. More >>
Micro-influencers Play Pivotal Role In Crises - Study
Thursday, 28 March 2024, 9:51 am | University of Auckland
You don’t need to be an influencer with hundreds of thousands of followers to have a real-world impact during a crisis, according to a new study. Contrary to conventional views that associate larger online followings with greater influence, a new study ... More >>
How Are Couples Handling Hybrid Work: Study
Monday, 25 March 2024, 9:09 am | University of Auckland
Hybrid work, where people spend time in the office and time working from home, has moved from an emerging trend to the preferred option in this post-pandemic world. But how are New Zealand couples navigating working from home, together? University ... More >>
Vision For Whānau Healthcare Inspires Nursing Graduate
Thursday, 21 March 2024, 11:59 am | University of Auckland
Merophy Brown wants her masters research to help all whānau to have positive experiences in Whāngarei Hospital. Merophy Brown has just graduated from Te Tai Tokerau with a Master of Nursing – first class honours - and a vision for health services where ... More >>
Alcohol Consumption Tracked Via Wastewater In First Big NZ Trial
Tuesday, 19 March 2024, 9:59 am | University of Auckland
Scientists at the University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau have carried out the country’s first large scale trial of using wastewater to monitor alcohol consumption. The trial was successful and the technique of testing wastewater, already used for ... More >>
New Garth Maxwell Prize On Offer To Creative Talents
Monday, 18 March 2024, 12:11 pm | University of Auckland
A new prize open to University of Auckland Faculty of Arts’ students hopes to help great ideas find commercial success. <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2403/0a39f115444b57ac6c91.jpeg" width="540" height="720"> Garth Maxwell Established this ... More >>
Research Points To Increases In Opioid Dispensing
Monday, 18 March 2024, 9:20 am | University of Auckland
New research provides evidence of increasing dispensing of opioids in older people and following surgery in New Zealand patients. Opioids are a class of pain medications with potential for addiction, including codeine, dihydrocodeine, tramadol, and stronger ... More >>
Research Points To Increases In Opioid Dispensing
Monday, 18 March 2024, 9:12 am | University of Auckland
Evidence of increasing opioid prescribing should spark concern, a senior researcher says. More >>
Award Winning Scholars Step Closer To Achieving Equity For Pacific Peoples
Friday, 15 March 2024, 2:52 pm | University of Auckland
Two award winning Pacific academics are hopeful that a $US75K Spencer Foundation Vision grant will lead to future generations of Pacific peoples having greater achievement in Higher Education. <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2403/cadf4a6eac35d21f6e18.jpeg" ... More >>
Young Pacific Academic Lands Harvard Teaching Role
Friday, 15 March 2024, 2:29 pm | University of Auckland
Dr Therese Lautua’s research journey began as way to help Pacific young people, the Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland theologian had no idea it would set her on a path to Harvard University. <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2403/9b6e02bcc4260a2b66ac.jpeg" ... More >>
Unprecedented Heatwaves Revealed By Marine Lab’s Historic Data Set
Wednesday, 13 March 2024, 8:44 am | University of Auckland
A thermometer dipped in a bucket of sea water on New Year’s Day in 1967 began a unique record which shows the dramatic intensification of warming in the Hauraki Gulf. Sea-surface readings at the Leigh Marine Laboratory north of Auckland since ... More >>
New Migrants Lead NZ For Childhood Vaccination
Tuesday, 12 March 2024, 5:49 pm | University of Auckland
One in four New Zealanders was born overseas and new migrants are ahead of other Kiwis when it comes to vaccinating their babies. Migrant families are more likely than other New Zealanders to vaccinate their babies on time, according to new University ... More >>
Hundreds Of Marae Exposed To Natural Hazards
Wednesday, 6 March 2024, 1:02 pm | University of Auckland
New research aims to bolster marae resilience against flooding, landslides and other natural hazards Hundreds of marae around the country are exposed to natural hazards like flooding and landslides, according to new research from Waipapa Taumata Rau, ... More >>
Economic Abuse Common In New Zealand
Tuesday, 5 March 2024, 5:23 pm | University of Auckland
Economic abuse compounds other forms of violence and pushes women into poverty, according to new research. Economic abuse is common, affecting about 15 percent or one in seven women who have been in a relationship, new University of Auckland research ... More >>
Newshub Closure A Canary In The Coalmine Warns Thinktank
Thursday, 29 February 2024, 3:02 pm | University of Auckland
The impending closure of Newshub must not be seen as an isolated event but as a large canary in a small coalmine with serious implications for our democracy, the director of Koi Tū: The Centre for Informed Futures, Sir Peter Gluckman, said today. ... More >>
Housing Insecurity And Mental Health Major Concerns For Pacific Youth
Monday, 26 February 2024, 3:16 pm | University of Auckland
Unstable mental health, housing deprivation and experiences of racism are worrying trends in a significant new report on Pacific students in Aotearoa. A new report on Pacific secondary school students in New Zealand has uncovered major inequities ... More >>
