# Staff intranet
**Source**: https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/intranet.html
**Parent**: https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/study/international-students.html
## Staff news
## [Growing our capability together](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/intranet/stay-informed/staff-communications/news/2026/03/growing-our-capability-together.html)
Ngā Taumata Tutukinga is the University’s capability development framework for professional staff.
[Read more](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/intranet/stay-informed/staff-communications/news/2026/03/growing-our-capability-together.html "Read more")
## [Te Kahu Tauira](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/intranet/stay-informed/staff-communications/news/2026/03/Te-Kahu-Tauira-claimed-its-name.html)
Late last year, Student and Scholarly Services was given its te reo Māori name: Te Kahu Tauira. The name marked an important step for the newly formed division.
[Read more](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/intranet/stay-informed/staff-communications/news/2026/03/Te-Kahu-Tauira-claimed-its-name.html "Read more")
## [The value of hope](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/news/2026/03/23/molly-swanson-motor-neurone-disease-son-with-rare-condition.html)
A rising star in brain research, Dr Molly Swanson has recently been granted $877,000 for research into motor neurone disease.
[Read more](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/news/2026/03/23/molly-swanson-motor-neurone-disease-son-with-rare-condition.html)
## [New Zealander of the Year Awards 2026](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/news/2026/03/20/2026-nzoty-alumni.html)
University alumni were winners at the 2026 Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards.
[Read more](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/news/2026/03/20/2026-nzoty-alumni.html "Read more")
[Browse more news](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/intranet/stay-informed/staff-communications/news.html?tag=news:staff-news)
## Have your say
[Refreshed draft Event Management Policy
Consultation closes 5pm, Friday 27 March](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/about-us/about-the-university/policy-hub/policy-development-review/documents-for-consultation/draft-event-management-policy.html)
## Events
[### Peace Week 2026
Starting Monday 23 March
The theme for this year is “Empowering youth through holistic wellbeing”.](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/on-campus/life-on-campus/whats-on/Christchurch-peace-week.html)
[### Fast Forward lecture series 2026: Transcolonisation!
Wednesday 1 April, 6.30-7.30pm
Tyrone Ohia (Ngāti Pūkenga, Ngāi Te Rangi) of Extended Whānau talks about how his creative practice might influence architecture and the built environment.](https://unievents.auckland.ac.nz/event-details/eventbrite/1983732448153)
[### TOKTALK – Māori and Pacific methodologies
Thursday 2 April, 5-7pm
A lively evening of presentations showcasing the diverse Māori and Pacific approaches shaping research at Waipapa Taumata Rau](https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=lW6z0VAN6UKVj7Y_qQa-qte7ySAtQjRMojiJamsPLX5UNlZaMk9TRUlJODFDQUtaUFpGVDI5QVZXViQlQCN0PWcu&origin=lprLink&route=shorturl)
## Campus Kōrero
## [Internationalisation Awards](https://engage.cloud.microsoft/main/threads/eyJfdHlwZSI6IlRocmVhZCIsImlkIjoiMzc3MDM0ODMxODgxMDExMiJ9?trk_copy_link=V2)
Internationalisation Awards reveal inspiring mahi across the University, celebrating partnerships, Pacific impact, and the global work of staff and students.
[Read more](https://engage.cloud.microsoft/main/threads/eyJfdHlwZSI6IlRocmVhZCIsImlkIjoiMzc3MDM0ODMxODgxMDExMiJ9?trk_copy_link=V2)
## [Service Essentials workshops](https://engage.cloud.microsoft/main/threads/eyJfdHlwZSI6IlRocmVhZCIsImlkIjoiMzc2NDU3NTQyMzM3MzMxMiJ9?trk_copy_link=V2)
Service Essentials session brings staff together to share tools, ideas and practical ways to strengthen services and support continuous improvement.
[Read more](https://engage.cloud.microsoft/main/threads/eyJfdHlwZSI6IlRocmVhZCIsImlkIjoiMzc2NDU3NTQyMzM3MzMxMiJ9?trk_copy_link=V2)
## [Planning a University event?](https://engage.cloud.microsoft/main/threads/eyJfdHlwZSI6IlRocmVhZCIsImlkIjoiMzc2MDM3Mzk1NzExNTkwNCJ9?trk_copy_link=V2)
Food trucks add flavour and fun to campus events. Request the approved vendor list and plan ahead to secure popular trucks.
[Read more](https://engage.cloud.microsoft/main/threads/eyJfdHlwZSI6IlRocmVhZCIsImlkIjoiMzc2MDM3Mzk1NzExNTkwNCJ9?trk_copy_link=V2)
[Join the conversation in Campus Kōrero](https://engage.cloud.microsoft/main/groups/eyJfdHlwZSI6Ikdyb3VwIiwiaWQiOiIzMTE3NzQyNDg5NiJ9/all)
## This time last year
## [Twenty-three years of going beyond a second chance](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/intranet/stay-informed/staff-communications/news/2025/04/twenty-three-years-of-the-tertiary-foundation-cert.html)
At the 2025 Tertiary Foundation Certificate completion ceremony, students celebrated a journey of confidence, connection and new beginnings.
[Read more](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/intranet/stay-informed/staff-communications/news/2025/04/twenty-three-years-of-the-tertiary-foundation-cert.html "Read more")
## [International students give noho marae full marks](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/intranet/stay-informed/staff-communications/news/2025/03/international-students-give-noho-marae-full-marks.html)
International students discover te ao Māori through an immersive overnight stay at our Waipapa and Tutahi Tonu marae.
[Read more](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/intranet/stay-informed/staff-communications/news/2025/03/international-students-give-noho-marae-full-marks.html "Read more")
## [The voice behind Ingenious](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/intranet/stay-informed/staff-communications/news/2025/03/inside-the-ingenious-podcast.html)
The University's research podcast, Ingenious, showcases innovative research taking place across the University's faculties and institutes.
[Read more](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/intranet/stay-informed/staff-communications/news/2025/03/inside-the-ingenious-podcast.html "Read more")