Business and economics news

Can NZ support more foreign students?

NZ’s push to expand international education appears an easy win for economic growth – but the numbers on paper don’t make for prudent policy. Here’s why.  

Growth potential in India-NZ trade deal

If it gets over the political line, the India-New Zealand deal will be a comprehensive economic partnership that looks beyond the exchange of goods.

How can tourism and hospo in NZ thrive?

A new AUT study shows challenges and opportunities for a sector marked by passionate, committed workers - despite bullying and low pay.

Eke Tangaroa welcomes 2026 kaihoe

AUT welcomes three new Kaihoe to Eke Tangaroa, strengthening Māori and Pacific academic leadership and supporting future focused research at AUT.

The case for pay equity in Aotearoa NZ

Over five decades, women have moved into many new work roles. Men have not. That imbalance continues to shape pay outcomes across the NZ economy.

Q&A: Shopping Matters

Why do we always leave the supermarket with way more than we intended to buy? Join senior lecturer Amy Errmann to find out why we shop the way we do.

Time for an anti-corruption agency?

NZ is among the world’s least corrupt countries, but we’re slipping in the global rankings – and that suggests a trend that is troubling for many reasons.

2026 NZ sustainability survey launches

AUT is calling on those people who have sustainability as part or all of their role to take part in this year’s survey on NZ’s sustainability profession.

NZ needs stronger hate-crime law

Lesbian and bisexual women in NZ face substantially higher risks of crime by strangers, showing the need to change public health and policy settings.

Through the mill: Tokoroa’s tough year

Sawmill closures and job losses in Tokoroa were seen by many as just the latest blow to a dying forestry company town. But it hasn’t always been this way.