Breadcrumbs List.
Business and economy
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Paying to be a modern-day slave
24 August 2023
The introduction of due diligence legislation is a crucial next step to tackle worker exploitation and modern slavery in supply chains, says Christina Stringer
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Entrepreneurship education should be on election agenda
23 August 2023
Opinion: Entrepreneurship is pivotal to addressing Aotearoa’s biggest challenges including lagging productivity, social inequality, healthcare and climate change.
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From classroom to commerce: the future of blockchain and digital assets
21 August 2023
New Zealand should adopt a more proactive approach to digital regulation and innovation, according to a report co-authored by blockchain expert Alex Sims.
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Our worst-off children are getting left behind
16 August 2023
Opinion: Working For Families is failing families in poverty, and a review of the system shows that proposed changes will do little to help those who are struggling the most, says Susan St John.
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Why do some politicians cling to power after electoral defeat?
9 August 2023
As Donald Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election are examined in court, a recent paper sheds light on why some political leaders fight back after losing an election.
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The burgeoning business of bots
13 July 2023
As artificial intelligence replaces and augments roles within the workplace, researchers are exploring effective ways to present collaborations between humans and chatbots.
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K-pop and the consumption of culture
13 July 2023
How are fans of Korean pop culture managing tensions between cultural appreciation and cultural appropriation apparent within the K-pop empire? A recent study investigates.
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Entrepreneurial excellence awarded
6 July 2023
The University's entrepreneurial ethos was celebrated at an international awards ceremony in Barcelona this June.
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Anthony Hōete: seeing the forest for the trees
1 July 2023
Opinion: Investment and innovation are crucial to revitalising New Zealand’s wood processing sector, writes Professor Anthony Hōete.
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Powerhouse poet heading to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival
1 July 2023
Carrie Rudzinski has a lot going on both in and out of the office. Next month, she'll perform at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, supported by a $50,000 Creative NZ grant.
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Kānuka products a potential boon for Māori landowners
30 June 2023
University researchers are using their expertise to turn kānuka into gourmet products and help benefit Māori landowners in Tairāwhiti.
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Why it’s time to tax housing
29 June 2023
Opinion: We need to get away from debating notions of a confiscatory wealth tax and start treating all income the same for tax purposes, writes Susan St John.