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At the AUT Business School we believe in high-quality research that addresses important societal challenges. Our world-class researchers work in all major disciplines in business, and in our multidisciplinary research centres.

At the heart of our research is collaborative engagement with our external stakeholders in business, the professions, government and the community.

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How the pay gap hurts women’s bodies
Did fees-free help widen access to uni?
Q&A: Māori Business Matters
In healthcare, “sorry” may not be enough
Q&A: KiwiSaver Matters
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How the pay gap hurts women’s bodies
How the pay gap hurts women’s bodies
21 May, 2026
While many aspects of New Zealand’s enduring gender pay gap have been discussed, its physical impact on workers has been largely overlooked – until ...
Did fees-free help widen access to uni?
Did fees-free help widen access to uni?
19 May, 2026
New research shows fees-free did little to widen tertiary access and underscores the many barriers that can impact students well before enrolment.
Q&A: Māori Business Matters
Q&A: Māori Business Matters
14 May, 2026
How do Māori enterprises contribute to Aotearoa’s economy? Join AUT Ahorangi Professor Emerita Ella Henry to find out why Māori Business Matters.
In healthcare, “sorry” may not be enough
In healthcare, “sorry” may not be enough
24 Apr, 2026
When it comes to medical mistakes, are apologies what patients need most? AUT research surveyed more than 1200 participants t...
Q&A: KiwiSaver Matters
Q&A: KiwiSaver Matters
22 Apr, 2026
Wondering when to start and how best to save for your retirement? Join Professor of Finance Aaron Gilbert to find out why KiwiSaver Matters.
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Student testimonialsMackenzie FreemanDoctor of Philosophy
Bachelor of Business
Bachelor of Business (Honours)What is the relationship between supply chain resilience and climate change? That’s the interesting topic Mackenzie Freeman is exploring for her PhD research.What is the relationship between supply chain resilience and climate change? That’s the interesting topic Mackenzie Freeman is exploring for her PhD research.
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Student testimonialsEmma HitchcockDoctor of Philosophy
Master of Business
Bachelor of BusinessGender equality is crucial for ensuring equal opportunities and fair treatment in the labour market, says Emma Hitchcock who is focusing on the topic for her PhD.Gender equality is crucial for ensuring equal opportunities and fair treatment in the labour market, says Emma Hitchcock who is focusing on the topic for her PhD.
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Student testimonialsTaichi AriokaDoctor of PhilosophyHow can advanced technologies be integrated into companies’ practices and help them achieve their sustainability goals? Taichi Arioka explores this for his PhD.How can advanced technologies be integrated into companies’ practices and help them achieve their sustainability goals? Taichi Arioka explores this for his PhD.
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Student testimonialsZam Suan MungDoctor of PhilosophyFor his research he is focusing on the integration of ethics into financial product innovation, says Zam Suan Mung who came to AUT from Myanmar to study a PhD.For his research he is focusing on the integration of ethics into financial product innovation, says Zam Suan Mung who came to AUT from Myanmar to study a PhD.
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