Business and economics news

Global win for AUT finance students

Congratulations to a team of AUT finance students who have won a prestigious international case competition.

NZ must adapt to the circular economy

New research examines if and how NZ food manufacturers prioritise the four circular elements of reducing, reusing, recycling and recovering.

Learning from the best in business

Gracie MacKinlay, former CEO of Mighty Ape and one of AUT Business School’s greatest graduates, recently featured at our Great Graduates Speaker Series.

Scholarship boost for accounting student

An industry scholarship has provided a motivational boost for AUT accountancy student Aloma Moore.

"Grim” data on violence against LGBTQ+

New data on violence against LGBTQ+ people in New Zealand makes ‘grim reading’ – and undermines NZ’s inclusive reputation, writes Alexander Plum.

Success at research translation comp

Congratulations to AUT Business School academics for another strong showing at the annual Aotearoa Business and Economics Translation Competition.

How to handle “double hatting”

Kate Kearins shares some of the tips she is finding helpful as she takes on “double hatting” - doing two big roles at the same time.

Talking with trailblazers – a kōrero/talanoa

Hosted by the Faculty of Business, Economics and Law, this year’s kōrero/talanoa highlighted the growth of Māori and Pacific entrepreneurs in New Zealand.

AUT research receives $7m boost

AUT researchers have secured $7 million in funding through the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment’s Endeavour Fund.

Could “slow tourism” offset overtourism?

Mindfulness – being fully present in the moment – has influenced several sectors, including slow food, slow fashion, and now slow travel.