NISAN Team at Round the Bays Auckland 2026

Members proudly represented NISAN as part of Team AUT at Round the Bays Auckland 2026. Jessie Dyer, Lilly Yee, Nikita Thompson, and Associate Professor Kelly Jones joined 395 AUT colleagues and thousands of participants on the iconic Tāmaki Makaurau waterfront course, in the spirit of collegiality, wellbeing, and community engagement.

The group completed the 8.4 km route side by side, crossing the finish line together in true team spirit. Their participation contributed to AUT’s vibrant presence at one of Aotearoa’s most loved community events, demonstrating not only their commitment to impactful research but also to fostering connection and promoting healthy, active lifestyles within the AUT community.