Business and economics news

How to rein in clutter and stay tidy

Possessions don’t have to control your life. New research is showing how tidy people maintain their homes – learn how you can too.

Global accolades, impact for marketers

A paper co-authored by two AUT Marketing experts has become the most cited article for 2022 in a renowned journal.

Kiwis embrace te reo Māori

As this year’s Te Wiki o te Reo Māori gets underway, AUT’s Professor Ella Henry reflects on NZ’s changing attitudes toward te Reo Māori.

Why NZ needs an Empty Homes tax

New AUT research shows that taxing empty homes could become a source of substantial revenue for the government.

Buy Now Pay Later should be seen as debt

While people are essentially borrowing to pay for items, the delayed payment option is viewed differently from other debts by both users and under the law.

Who will win the 2023 Rugby World Cup?

The All Blacks are most likely to win the RWC, according to a well-tested algorithm developed by AUT Professor of Economics Niven Winchester.

Time to address NZ’s ethnic pay gap

We’ve made some progress with addressing the gender pay gap; now, it’s time to act on the ethnic pay gap, says Management Professor Katherine Ravenswood.

Beating the workplace “blahs”

Dean of the Business School, Professor Kate Kearins, offers six ideas on how leaders can help beat that mid-winter feeling of ‘blah’ in the workplace.

Sports events could boost staff morale

Associate Professor Barbara Myers says employers could consider major sporting events as an opportunity for team building.

Ethnic pay gap needs action now

Professor of Economics Gail Pacheco says the research into the ethnic pay gay is strong – and now we must act to close the gap.