Business and economics news

The upside of mess 

Far from being a symptom of poor organisation, mess can help families function and make life run more smoothly, writes Jamal Abarashi. 

Abuse prevalent among older people 

Abuse of older people (AOP) can take many forms, including threats, harmful actions and neglect in a relationship involving trust, or a power imbalance. 

Hidden stats in NZ’s education rankings

The latest ‘pass’ mark in an annual OECD report hides a potentially troubling story about the skills of young people growing up in New Zealand.

Ask the right questions about NZ Super

‘Can we afford NZ Super?’ is the wrong question. Instead, we should ask, ‘How can we provide NZers with a dignified retirement at a sustainable cost?’

The Self-Funded Vaka

The annual Kōrero/Talanoa event brought together Māori and Pacific industry and community experts, entrepreneurs, whānau, alumni and students.

New MPs face brutal learning curve. Why?

New AUT research shows how hard the move into new political jobs can be – and how parliament, the media and the public might better support newcomers.

Who is and isn’t using robo-advisors?

New AUT research shows those who could benefit the most from affordable, financial digital services are not using them.

Is Buy Now, Pay Later a form of debt?

Marketed as a convenient way to pay for purchases over time, BNPL are fundamentally still a form of debt.

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.

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.