Media, Film and Communication Studies Programme, University of Otago

Michael Daubs produced this month’s Aotearoa Comms & Media (‘ACMe’) network ‘accumulation’. In this roundup of media and comms matters for July, Michael offers commentary on ⚽️ the FIFA World Cup 🏆 as a globalised media spectacle, which works thru national tensions and conflicts (Trump’s ‘brand USA’ gone awry, and off multiple forms of fandoms based on national affinity).

Click the link and read thru (and catch a cute pooch at the end 🐶).

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ACMe Accumulation July 2026 An idiosyncratic round up of media & comms news and events for July 2026 by Michael Daubs.

Who has seen THE ODYSSEY? What are your thoughts?

The oddities of The Odyssey, or an Odyssey for everyone Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey is a spectacular, strange and often historically wayward journey through Homer, archaeology and the enduring politics of war, trade and storytelling

Michael Daubs, along with colleague Claire Henry from Flinders U has penned a commentary on the social media ban for young people. What are YOUR thoughts?

Michael’s teaching and research focuses on the intersection of media and comms tech and regulation. Along with his scholarly experience, Michael also worked in the NZ public service for a number of years. He brings real life work experience into the classroom.

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The jury’s out on social media bans. Here’s a better idea NZ can borrow from Australia A version of Australia’s eSafety Commissioner could be a better way to tackle the online harm experienced by under-16s – and New Zealanders of all ages.

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Our very own Dr Michael Daubs appeared on Radio One 91FM Breakfast yesterday to talk AI datacentres (including the one being built in Southland), Meta glasses, and the U-16 social media ban.

Host, Lily Jane is also one of our alumni!

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