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Time to introduce impact-risk statements

Impact-investment governance must go further than anti-greenwashing rules and ask if impact-risk statements are plausible and responsive.

How the Clancy, Dickason trials differ

NZ law's extra "nuance" allows judges to use medical evidence to consider if a life sentence would be manifestly unjust despite the conviction for murder.

Staging ancient Greeks in our crisis era

For her creative practice doctorate at AUT, Dr Holly Luton looked at why the ancient Greeks are still so relevant, more than 2500 years on.

Interest rate hikes won't help prices

A large share of the inflation squeezing Kiwi households is being driven from offshore and isn’t something the Official Cash Rate can influence directly.

Will hotels protect their manaakitanga?

As global hotel chains increasingly use AI to reduce service costs, how can New Zealand’s hospitality industry protect manaakitanga from being eroded?

Shaping sport governance in New Zealand

The Sector Governance Community is one of the most significant collaborations between AUT and the national sport ecosystem.

Weight loss drug warning to bodybuilders

Weight loss drugs like Wegovy are now making their way into the competitive bodybuilding space, prompting caution from an AUT expert.

How informal communication helps Gen Z

Don’t think colleagues who chat in the kitchen or message each other on WhatsApp are wasting time.

Law students inspire future advocates

What does it take to make a compelling legal argument? The Auckland Schools Legal Mooting competition gave high school students a chance to find out.

Sporting memories club helps connections

The success of New Zealand’s first Sporting Memories Club is a powerful example of the healing powers of connection and fun, says AUT’s Richard Wright.