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NZ is facing a fragmented global economy

NZ businesses must ask themselves some tough questions in order to adapt and succeed in the new global economy, writes Peter Enderwick.

AUT expertise behind Emirates Team NZ

AUT researchers Dr Dan Plews and Dr Adam Storey played an integral part in the New Zealand syndicate’s resounding success in retaining the America's Cup.

Anti-slavery law an urgent priority

The call by NZ business leaders for an inquiry into the need for a modern-day slavery law is welcome but long overdue, writes Professor Kris Gledhill.

A fairer strategy than the green tax

A green tax on long-haul flights favours rich tourists and, NZ needs a fairer strategy writes Professor Michael Lueck.

Mind over matter

Insight, AUT’s alumni magazine, talks to health sciences alumna Alexis (Lex) Pritchard who now helps people build the mental skills to smash their goals.

Space for creativity

Insight, AUT’s alumni magazine, talks to textile design alumna April Gourdie who has become known as the ‘knit person’ of Allbirds’ product team.

Immunising for misinformation

Insight, AUT’s alumni magazine, talks to communication studies alumna Diane Abad-Vergara about what it’s like to work for the WHO during a global pandemic.

Giving voice to indigenous stories

Insight, AUT’s alumni magazine, talks to globally acclaimed indigenous storyteller and AUT communication studies alumna Chelsea Winstanley.

Cheerleaders are athletes

Rather than remove cheerleaders from sport fields, we should celebrate their athleticism and embrace cheerleading as a sport, writes Patrick Van Esch.

New Royal Society Te Apārangi Fellows

Three AUT academics have been elected as Fellows to the Academy of the Royal Society Te Apārangi.