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Health leaders hail “impactful” study

A government working group is hailing new AUT research as insightful, applicable, and impactful.

2023 NZ sustainability survey launches

The annual Insights on NZ’s Sustainability Professionals survey opens today and as a survey partner, AUT is inviting eligible participants to take part.

The ESG backlash – what's it all about?

Dr Syrus Islam unpacks the ESG backlash and discusses how financial advisers might address Environmental, Social, and Governance as an investment rating.

For richer, for poorer, for less risk

Married CEOs seem to take fewer risks with their investment decisions and are less likely to bend the rules than their unmarried counterparts.

Policy uncertainty and your investments

AUT researchers have developed an index that highlights just how sensitive our investments are to domestic policy concerns.

Costco will change how Kiwis shop

Costco will change the way New Zealanders shop. Marketing expert Megan Phillips shares tips for getting the most out of a bulk buy.

Making Work From Home workable

WFH - dream or nightmare? Whatever you think, working from home – at least some of the time – is the new norm for many of us. How best to manage it?

Prize for research into kid influencers

AUT PhD candidate Irmine Kabimbi Ngoy has been awarded the Beta Gamma Sigma New Zealand Alumni Committee scholarship.

Covid's impact on Pacific workers

COVID-19 exacerbated existing disparities between NZ European and Pacific workers - particularly for Pacific women under 30 in Auckland.

Accolades for Shadow A Leader 2022

Shadow A Leader is one of AUT’s flagship partnership programmes, giving thousands of students an invaluable day shadowing top leaders in Auckland.