Complex sentence: For example, an honorary doctorate from the Auckland University of Technology takes the special title "HonD" since it is now common in certain countries to use certain degrees, such as LLD or HonD, as purely honorary.
Split into simpler sentences: For example, an honorary doctorate from the Auckland University of Technology takes the special title "HonD". It is now common in certain countries to use certain degrees, such as LLD or HonD, as purely honorary.