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How can mindfulness make waiting easier?

We found that mindfulness – deliberately paying attention to the present – appears to slow the subjective passage of time.

Workplace violence a reality for many

Nearly 80% of NZ’s vital workers in home and community care, mental health, addiction, and disability services experience workplace violence.

Why greedy investors miss out on gains

New research shows that greed makes investors more likely to sell winners too soon.

Pay equity settlement more than wages

A new study shows that pay equity can strengthen essential workforces and improve outcomes for workers.

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.

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.