https://wellington.gen.nz/victoria-university-of-wellington Victoria University of Wellington newsitems https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/05/the-push-for-a-smaller-public-service-risks-coming-at-a-larger-cost-for-new-zealanders-researchers-say Sweeping public sector reforms assume fewer jobs and more AI will deliver better value for taxpayers. But that is far from certain, write Barbara Allen, Jonathan Boston, and Michael Macaulay. kelburn places vuw education Mon, 25 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/05/the-push-for-a-smaller-public-service-risks-coming-at-a-larger-cost-for-new-zealanders-researchers-say Victoria University of Wellington 2026-05-25T00:00:00Z https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/05/te-herenga-waka-graduates-stand-tall It is Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington graduation week, and the city is buzzing as students collect caps and gowns from Kelburn campus, and loved ones from airports and stations. kelburn places vuw education Sun, 24 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/05/te-herenga-waka-graduates-stand-tall Victoria University of Wellington 2026-05-24T00:00:00Z -41.289205 174.7623927 Kelburn, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, New Zealand/Aotearoa https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/05/india-is-a-country-of-countriesnz-business-needs-a-regional-strategy-to-make-the-trade-deal-work Despite the promise held in the free trade agreement, those at the coalface of building business relationships in India have to be realistic about the challenges, writes Revti Raman Sharma. kelburn places vuw education Sun, 24 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/05/india-is-a-country-of-countriesnz-business-needs-a-regional-strategy-to-make-the-trade-deal-work Victoria University of Wellington 2026-05-24T00:00:00Z https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/05/why-greenhushing-signals-deeper-issues-with-nzs-climate-risk-reporting-regime There are signs the country's climate disclosure regime may be driving a trend towards 'greenhushing'—not saying much at all about climate risks, writes Hang Pham. kelburn places vuw education Sun, 24 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/05/why-greenhushing-signals-deeper-issues-with-nzs-climate-risk-reporting-regime Victoria University of Wellington 2026-05-24T00:00:00Z https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/05/choosing-midwifery-as-a-mature-student For Daisy Wright, being invited to participate in the birthing experience of expecting whānau is an incredible privilege. kelburn places vuw education Fri, 22 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/05/choosing-midwifery-as-a-mature-student Victoria University of Wellington 2026-05-22T00:00:00Z https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/05/village-of-support-helps-educational-psychology-graduate A mix of self-care and wraparound support from university and family, has all helped Ayra Richmond’s ambition to practice and become registered, and employed as an educational psychologist. kelburn places vuw education Fri, 22 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/05/village-of-support-helps-educational-psychology-graduate Victoria University of Wellington 2026-05-22T00:00:00Z https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/05/understanding-the-support-needs-of-wahine-maori-after-prison Culture, whānau and Māori-specific support have been shown to be essential for wāhine Māori to rebuild their lives after prison, according to new research from Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington. kelburn places vuw education Fri, 22 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/05/understanding-the-support-needs-of-wahine-maori-after-prison Victoria University of Wellington 2026-05-22T00:00:00Z https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/05/te-reo-maori-is-not-the-issue-our-failure-to-plan-for-the-future-is Professor Rawinia Higgins, our Deputy Vice-Chancellor Māori and Kaitiakitanga and Māori Language Commissioner explains why supporting te reo Māori isn't about putting English speakers second. kelburn places vuw education Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/05/te-reo-maori-is-not-the-issue-our-failure-to-plan-for-the-future-is Victoria University of Wellington 2026-05-21T00:00:00Z https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/05/theatre-graduate-nails-mfa-with-hardware-musical Lizzie Bysouth applied tools of a different trade when she used her part-time job at Mitre 10 as inspiration for a required Master of Fine Arts performance. theatre performingarts kelburn places vuw education Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/05/theatre-graduate-nails-mfa-with-hardware-musical Victoria University of Wellington 2026-05-21T00:00:00Z https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/05/the-path-no-cyclone-can-shatter With feet still firmly planted on Sāmoan soil, Taitaifono Tamati began planting the seeds for his future—ones that would be sure to bring him back to his roots. kelburn places vuw education Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/05/the-path-no-cyclone-can-shatter Victoria University of Wellington 2026-05-21T00:00:00Z https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/05/becoming-a-kaiakokaleea-ohlson-ocallaghan Inspired by her teachers growing up, Kaleea Ohlson-O'Callaghan always knew she wanted to become a kaiako who genuinely cares about the next generation. kelburn places vuw education Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/05/becoming-a-kaiakokaleea-ohlson-ocallaghan Victoria University of Wellington 2026-05-21T00:00:00Z https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/05/looking-backwards-for-a-compassionate-future Helena Palmer has forged her own path at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington, and her journey is fashioned as much by history as by a deep commitment to kindness and community. kelburn places vuw education Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/05/looking-backwards-for-a-compassionate-future Victoria University of Wellington 2026-05-21T00:00:00Z https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/05/nature-is-good-for-business-new-research-finds Nature has been doing more economic work than some have given it credit for, write Paul Griffin and Martien Lubberink. kelburn places vuw education Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/05/nature-is-good-for-business-new-research-finds Victoria University of Wellington 2026-05-20T00:00:00Z https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/05/the-researcher-whos-shaken-up-earth-sciences Not many of us can lay claim to hammering seismic energy into the hallowed turf of Wellington’s renowned "cake tin" stadium, but Emeritus Professor Tim Stern can. kelburn places vuw education Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/05/the-researcher-whos-shaken-up-earth-sciences Victoria University of Wellington 2026-05-20T00:00:00Z https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/05/six-remarkable-new-zealand-climate-solutions-nominated-for-the-2026-earthshot-prize As the only university that’s an official nominator in New Zealand, Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington is privileged to announce its choice of nominees for the 2026 Earthshot Prize. kelburn places vuw education Tue, 19 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/05/six-remarkable-new-zealand-climate-solutions-nominated-for-the-2026-earthshot-prize Victoria University of Wellington 2026-05-19T00:00:00Z https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/05/vale-rt-hon-sir-kenneth-keith It is with sadness that Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington farewells Sir Kenneth Keith ONZ KBE PC KC, who passed away on 13 May. kelburn places vuw education Mon, 18 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/05/vale-rt-hon-sir-kenneth-keith Victoria University of Wellington 2026-05-18T00:00:00Z https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/05/book-awards-learning-from-literary-greats Six of the nine prizes at the 2026 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards were awarded to writers who have walked the halls of Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington. kelburn places vuw education Fri, 15 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/05/book-awards-learning-from-literary-greats Victoria University of Wellington 2026-05-15T00:00:00Z https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/05/changing-climate-law-to-prevent-civil-cases-removes-a-key-protection-for-nz-citizens A planned law change will gut the capacity of tort law to curb climate harms, write Bjørn-Oliver Magsig and Graeme Austin. kelburn places vuw education Thu, 14 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/05/changing-climate-law-to-prevent-civil-cases-removes-a-key-protection-for-nz-citizens Victoria University of Wellington 2026-05-14T00:00:00Z https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/05/gift-of-3d-body-scanner-inspires-a-burst-of-creativity Te Kura Hoahoa—School of Design Innovation’s aim to become New Zealand’s premier digital scanning lab was given a boost last year when alumnus Michael Hurle gifted the school a custom-built 3D body scanner. kelburn places vuw education Thu, 14 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/05/gift-of-3d-body-scanner-inspires-a-burst-of-creativity Victoria University of Wellington 2026-05-14T00:00:00Z https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/04/climate-change-means-more-landslides-in-nzbut-new-tech-can-help-reduce-the-risk Landslides are already one of Aotearoa’s most costly and dangerous natural hazards. Being able to identify where risk is highest means better decisions about where and how we build, writes Oliver Wigmore. kelburn places vuw education Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/04/climate-change-means-more-landslides-in-nzbut-new-tech-can-help-reduce-the-risk Victoria University of Wellington 2026-04-24T00:00:00Z https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/04/closure-su-building Due to damage sustained during the recent storm, the front entrance and Level 4 of the Student Union Building remain closed. kelburn places vuw education Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/04/closure-su-building Victoria University of Wellington 2026-04-24T00:00:00Z https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/04/seismic-whiplashwhat-happens-when-earthquakes-stop-suddenly It's like riding in a fast car and suddenly slamming on the brakes—Jesse Kearse explains the whiplash-like effect at the end of big quakes. kelburn places vuw education Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/04/seismic-whiplashwhat-happens-when-earthquakes-stop-suddenly Victoria University of Wellington 2026-04-24T00:00:00Z https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/04/how-do-large-earthquakes-stop-new-study-shines-light-on-one-of-the-big-questions-in-quake-research Researchers have discovered a previously unrecognised 'stopping phase' in big quakes—a whiplash-like effect that has significant implications for buildings and infrastructure. kelburn places vuw education Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/04/how-do-large-earthquakes-stop-new-study-shines-light-on-one-of-the-big-questions-in-quake-research Victoria University of Wellington 2026-04-23T00:00:00Z https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/04/the-weight-loss-market-and-who-gets-left-behind Weight-loss drugs have had plenty of media coverage but we’re not always getting the full story about these products, argues Jessica Lai. kelburn places vuw education Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/04/the-weight-loss-market-and-who-gets-left-behind Victoria University of Wellington 2026-04-22T00:00:00Z https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/04/all-campuses-closed All Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington campuses are open today. kelburn places vuw education Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/04/all-campuses-closed Victoria University of Wellington 2026-04-22T00:00:00Z https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/04/an-ordinary-storm-with-extraordinary-impacts-what-made-wellingtons-deluge-so-intense This week's extreme rainfall is a reminder that our communities and infrastructure aren’t yet prepared to cope with what a warmer, wilder future holds, writes James Renwick. kelburn places vuw education Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/04/an-ordinary-storm-with-extraordinary-impacts-what-made-wellingtons-deluge-so-intense Victoria University of Wellington 2026-04-20T00:00:00Z https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/04/thin-ice-2026-an-urgent-update-on-our-changing-climate Hear climate scientists discuss the current evidence about our warming planet. kelburn places vuw education Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/04/thin-ice-2026-an-urgent-update-on-our-changing-climate Victoria University of Wellington 2026-04-17T00:00:00Z https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/04/business-confidence-may-not-measure-what-you-think New research suggests business confidence surveys are strongly influenced by political leanings. Thomas Jamieson, Merekara Below, and Saskia Grant explain why these surveys aren't the best measures of economic performance. kelburn places vuw education Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/04/business-confidence-may-not-measure-what-you-think Victoria University of Wellington 2026-04-16T00:00:00Z https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/04/counting-down-to-the-opening-of-the-national-music-centre In late February, supporters of the National Music Centre gathered at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington’s Rutherford House to celebrate a massive milestone: the one-year countdown to the opening of the NMC. kelburn places vuw education Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/04/counting-down-to-the-opening-of-the-national-music-centre Victoria University of Wellington 2026-04-15T00:00:00Z https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/04/how-maori-and-colonial-settlers-saw-shakespeare The ways in which Pākehā and Māori engaged with Shakespeare over 100 years ago is being investigated by Professor Sarah Ross and PhD student Austin Haynes. kelburn places vuw education Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/04/how-maori-and-colonial-settlers-saw-shakespeare Victoria University of Wellington 2026-04-14T00:00:00Z