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1 in 7 Kiwis experience economic harm

22 Nov, 2024
Like other forms of family violence, economic harm affects victims’ physical and mental health, and increases housing instability and financial insecurity.
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NZ must adapt to the circular economy

18 Nov, 2024
New research examines if and how NZ food manufacturers prioritise the four circular elements of reducing, reusing, recycling and recovering.
AUT receives more funding for research

AUT research receives $7m boost

20 Sep, 2024
AUT researchers have secured $7 million in funding through the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment’s Endeavour Fund.
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Would a Universal Basic Income work?

03 Sep, 2024
A new US study gives insights into what might be expected if the UBI becomes a reality – and the findings may surprise, writes NZPRI’s Alexander Plum.
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How to make NZ banking more competitive

28 Aug, 2024
If the government wants to address bank profitability, it needs to enable and encourage people to change banks. So, how can this be achieved?
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New research shows pay gaps by industry

09 Aug, 2024
New AUT research shows gender and ethnic pay gaps at the industry level in New Zealand for the first time – and the findings are sobering.
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Can smells influence what you buy?

26 Jun, 2024
Using scent strategies to nudge consumers toward more wholesome food options is an under-explored opportunity to improve public health outcomes.
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AUT algorithm predicts unlikely NFL pick

23 Apr, 2024
An algorithm developed by an AUT economics professor is predicting an unlikely pick for the forthcoming National Football League (NFL) draft.
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New name, continued focus for institute

19 Mar, 2024
The launch of AUT’s NZ Policy Research Institute | Te Kāhui Rangahau Mana Taurite marks a renewed commitment to doing research that matters.
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How effective were vaccine mandates?

29 Feb, 2024
AUT Researchers looked at whether the vaccine mandates increased COVID-19 vaccination rates and their impact on employees.