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One of AUTâs Pacific research centres has been without a director since the end of last year and a lack of clarity around its future is causing division among staff and supporters.
Teuila Fuatai reports for The Spinoff. Â
SINCE 2007, AUTâs Pacific Media Centre has built a considerable portfolio and solid reputation for its research and reporting on issues throughout the Asia Pacific region, and as a training ground for Pasifika journalists and academics.
However, a month after veteran Pacific correspondent and researcher Professor David Robie retired as director late last year, the centre was packed up without any formal notification or explanation to the remaining AUT staff members associated with it.