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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.  

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.

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.

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.

Leave is leave

At this time of the year, annual leave is top of mind for many of us. How do we ensure leave is leave? Kate Kearins examines the issue.

AI in Action

Industry leaders and academics gathered earlier in November for a dynamic panel discussion ‘AI in Action – Turning Innovation into Impact’.

Rural wisdom in a digital world

Rural NZers are leading a sustainability movement based on social trust and pragmatic purchasing, rather than advertising slogans or education campaigns.

AUT Marsden and Mana Tūāpapa Success

AUT academics have been recognised in 2025’s Marsden Fund and Mana Tūāpapa Future Leader Fellowships.

AUT shines at Research Translation comp

Three AUT Business School academics have been acknowledged for their translation of complex research into ideas that resonate with non-academic audiences.