Business and economics news

AUT participates in MBA case competition

Four AUT MBA students competed in the inaugural NZ MBA Case Competition, held in Dunedin.

Economic impact of the NZICC Skycity fire

In the aftermath of the fire at the New Zealand International Convention Centre, negative flow-on effects on the economy can be expected.

Gail Pacheco bestowed AUT’s top award

Professor Gail Pacheco has been awarded the 2019 AUT University Medal for her research to help inform social policy and wellbeing.

Initiative supports Māori entrepreneurs

AUT and Northland Inc are pooling their resources to launch a business accelerator programme aimed at enhancing Māori entrepreneurship.

Alumni earn Beta Gamma Sigma membership

The AUT Chapter of BGS inducted 120 high-achieving Business alumni into the prestigious global society, the largest ceremony since it started in 2012.

Prof Pio awarded Te Rangi Hīroa Medal

Professor Edwina Pio has been awarded the Te Rangi Hīroa Medal by Royal Society Te Apārangi for her pioneering research in diversity.

Why your DHB vote matters

Your District Health Board vote can have a big influence on the work conditions of those caring for our most vulnerable.

The perils of promoting vaping

Dr Patrick Van Esch and Dr Sommer Kapitan wrote an op-ed for Stuff on promoting vaping. Read the article now.

Westpac’s first Gender Pay Gap report

Gail Pacheco, Professor of Economics and Director of AUT’s New Zealand Work Research Institute, provided oversight for the report.

AUT secures $13M in MBIE Endeavour Fund

AUT researchers have secured $13m in funding through the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment’s Endeavour Fund.