Business and economics news

New Access Entrepreneurship Programme

13 entrepreneurs will be leading 11 projects to advance accessibility in a new programme launched by the Global Centre of Possibility @ AUT.

Five questions: Prof. Ben Wooliscroft

We asked Professor Ben Wooliscroft five questions about his research ahead of his Inaugural Professorial Address.

Kiwi workers risk becoming burnt out

New AUT research shows that, compared to international employees, Kiwi workers risk becoming burnt out – they’ve got nothing left to give to the job.

What got us here won’t get us there

When the script gets scrapped, we must contend with a ‘What got us here won’t get you there’ moment, writes Professor Kate Kearins.

Māori scientists face double challenge

Māori scientists undertake innovative research while also being expected to raise the cultural capacity of their organisations and the science system.

Local policies can reduce gambling loss

When local authorities tighten gambling regulations, player losses at the pokie machines are reduced, an AUT report has found.

NZ support workers need more support

Most support workers in New Zealand feel overworked, underpaid and undervalued, a new AUT study has found.

AUT honours Dr Geoff Perry and Richard Hall

Dr Geoff Perry and Richard Hall have been made AUT’s newest Reeves Honorary Fellows in recognition of their significant contributions to the University.

NZ is facing a fragmented global economy

NZ businesses must ask themselves some tough questions in order to adapt and succeed in the new global economy, writes Peter Enderwick.

Time to rethink arts funding in NZ

After a horror year for the performing arts, we need to apply some fresh thinking to the arts landscape of the future, writes Jonathan Baker.