Business and economics news

Financial literacy a pathway to wealth

Does financial literacy help people get better financial outcomes, or do people become more financially literate as they manage their own finances?

Insights on sustainability experts

2026 Insights on Aotearoa New Zealand’s Sustainability Professionals report.

The tax NZ doesn’t want to talk about

Election 2026 will likely bring renewed focus on the Capital Gains Tax, especially given the pressures on a tax system that is becoming harder to sustain.

How birth order shapes vaccine uptake

Babies with older siblings face higher infection risks, but mothers are less likely to be vaccinated in later pregnancies.

Accounting pathways in focus

AUT welcomed prospective students, whānau and industry representatives for the 2026 Counting on Success event.

What happens when AI giants go public?

AI giants are edging closer to becoming publicly-traded companies, a move that raises questions about money, risk and who ends up holding it.

Climate risk is changing investing. How?

As climate risk grows, investors are looking more closely at returns delivered by funds with strong “environmental, social and governance” (ESG) ratings.

How the pay gap hurts women’s bodies

While many aspects of New Zealand’s enduring gender pay gap have been discussed, its physical impact on workers has been largely overlooked – until now.

Did fees-free help widen access to uni?

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

How do Māori enterprises contribute to Aotearoa’s economy? Join AUT Ahorangi Professor Emerita Ella Henry to find out why Māori Business Matters.