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Contents
November 2017 Vol. 44 No.11
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OPINION
PAGE 8 34 WINDS of chaNge
fiji, from colonialism to independence
AUT 5, 21 Who paYS foR cLImaTe chaNge
COVER STORy
supported Politics
8 Taking NZ in 80 days
9 pacific mps in cabinet
10-11 86 in hot Tongan race
me 12 making news in death Sports
Media
13 Death in moresby
Women
15 a three-year journey begins
16 a vendor’s struggle is real
17 It’s time for action
31 french chase Raka
Investment
Aviation
18 Bread of life 29-31 Never alone again
Climate change 32 Dreams in the air
20 Renewed commitment 33 challenges of managing island
airlines
Coming from a small atoll in Kiribati and arriving at AUT in 21-22 Village pays for its own relocation Advertorial
Auckland, New Zealand was a bit of a shock for Rose. 23-24 fiji maps energy strategy 32 pNg, fiji Tech Start-up on the
“I was uncomfortable at first, but I wanted to fulfil why I came here, Rose Iataake King 25 Solomons’ mitigation move
so I just do my best. The support I received from AUT student services Bachelor of Engineering Technology
and my lecturers was key.” in Computer and Mobile Systems
Rose came to AUT after being awarded the New Zealand Pacific Scholarship, Engineering student Vunidogoloa Village headman Sailosi Ramatu on the eroding coast where homes once stood. Photo:
encouraged to apply by her parents. She looks forward to bringing the skills SPORTS
and knowledge she has gained back to Kiribati.
“AUT helps me develop skills that are relevant in the industry I want to be STaRS RaLLY BehIND expLoITeD pLaYeRS
involved in, and I know these skills will help me when I finish my degree and go
back to Kiribati. I will be able to develop something to improve my community.”
At AUT, our people are more than just lecturers and students - they’re researchers,
collaborators, community members and problem solvers. AUT has the resources and 29
expertise to help you discover your passion and reach new heights, just like Rose has. PAGE
Start your university journey today.
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