Business and economics news

Good Leadership by Design

Read Professor Kate Kearins’ article, Good leadership by Design, which features in Management Magazine.

New Professors and Associate Professors

AUT has announced the promotion of 12 leading academics to the position of Professor. A further 15 academics have been appointed as Associate Professors.

Legal system perpetrates financial abuse

New evidence from AUT shows changes to the Family Court are needed to help protect women and children from financial abuse.

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.