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Statements from AUTSA

Public positions and statements from your students' association on issues that matter to AUT students.

March 2026

Cost of Living Statement

An open letter to the Prime Minister and Members of Parliament calling for the inclusion of targeted cost-of-living relief for all tertiary students, including transport and fuel support.

Cost of livingAdvocacyRead full statement

26 August 2025

Clinical placement financial support

AUTSA and AUT announce a new grant giving up to 140 students on clinical placements outside Auckland $100 per week, representing an annual investment of up to $150,000.

Student welfareAdvocacy winRead full statement

17 June 2024

Statement in support of ceasefire

Following our October 2023 statement, AUTSA reaffirms support for a ceasefire and condemns the ongoing violence in Palestine. We stand with affected students and encourage anyone struggling to reach out to AUTSA Advocacy or AUT Counselling.

Human rightsRead full statement

27 October 2023

Statement on human rights in Palestine and Israel

AUTSA calls for the protection of human rights and extends condolences to all victims of violence. We urge our community to support one another during this difficult time.

Human rightsRead full statement

9 March 2023

Inclusivity and diversity

AUTSA does not tolerate discrimination, slander, or bigotry regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, or spiritual beliefs. We stand for an inclusive campus for all.

InclusivityRead full statement

7 October 2022

SRC statement on AUT strikes

AUTSA stands with AUT staff who chose to strike in pursuit of fair working conditions. We call on AUT to reach a fair agreement with the Tertiary Education Union.

Staff solidarityRead full statement

6 December 2022

Support for AUT postgraduate students

AUTSA raises concerns about supervisor redundancies affecting postgraduate students. We recommend immediate communication, fees-free extensions, and face-to-face support for affected students.

PostgraduateAdvocacyRead full statement

25 May 2020

Government support for tertiary students

AUTSA calls on the New Zealand government to provide non-loan financial support for tertiary students during the COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID-19Financial supportRead full statement

9 June 2020

Statement on the Max Abbott case

AUTSA writes to the AUT Vice Chancellor regarding sexual harassment allegations, requesting the individual be stood down from all roles pending investigation.

Student safetyRead full statement

4 May 2020

Student accommodation during COVID-19

AUTSA addresses concerns about student accommodation costs during COVID-19 lockdowns and advocates for greater support from AUT.

COVID-19AccommodationRead full statement