Business and economics news

Business scholarships for rugby stars

A new partnership between AUT and Counties Manukau Rugby will support outstanding young rugby players in their academic careers.

5 questions: Professor Niven Winchester

We asked Professor Niven Winchester five questions about his research ahead of his Inaugural Professorial Address.

Evidence crucial in uncertain times

For Professor Jarrod Haar, COVID-19 has provided a chance to learn and share valuable findings about how the pandemic impacts Kiwi workplaces.

Spenders & winners, social media & the election

If social media engagement rates determined who’s in charge, NZ’s next government might surprise you, write Sommer Kapitan and Patrick van Esch.

AUT wins Ideas Worth Teaching prize

Four scholars who teach an AUT Business School course have been acknowledged for their innovative teaching during global crises.

Good leadership and te reo Maori

A “servant” style of leadership can enhance the way employees understand and use te reo Māori, according to new research by Professor Jarrod Haar.

2020 X Challenge Finalists

Read about the eight finalists of X Challenge, AUT's entrepreneurship competition.

Enhancing urban regeneration

A research team has secured $7.95m to quantify the societal impact of major urban regeneration projects currently taking place across the country.

Time to overhaul paid parental leave

Paid parental leave needs an overhaul if governments want us to have 'one for the country', writes Patrick van Esch and colleagues.

Freemasons Scholarship recipients 2020

Meet Joshua Iosefo and Olaf Wrieden, the 2020 AUT recipients of the Freemasons Scholarship.