Breadcrumbs List.
Business and economy
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Abolishing something is easy; rebuilding from scratch is hard
29 September 2022
Opinion: We should give the new King a chance to see how the Commonwealth can evolve in order to facilitate openness, fairness, and to ensure there's opportunity to discuss injustices, writes Dr Sneha Gray.
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Exuberant outlier scores top marks and lifelong friends
29 September 2022
September graduate Jim Floerchinger stretched himself during his studies, setting a strong example for his son and opening avenues in the international business arena.
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Rapid transit and the case for a congestion charge
28 September 2022
Improving Auckland’s public transit network isn't enough to reduce vehicle travel. Further deterrents to driving, such as a congestion charge, will help meet the city’s emissions reduction goals, say researchers.
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Banks playing major role in housing speculation
21 September 2022
Now is the time, says property expert Dr Michael Rehm, to talk about housing speculation and the ills it has on the economy and society.
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Students tackle scooter safety and sustainable shopping
14 September 2022
Innovative ideas to incentivise sustainable shopping and improve sidewalk safety were awarded as part of the Solve It with 5G challenge this month.
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Fuelled or fooled by biofuels
7 September 2022
Opinion: The Government’s sustainable biofuels mandate is likely to have unintended consequences, argues Professor Basil Sharp.
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Location, location, location: study reveals effects of Airbnb
7 September 2022
A new study reveals the impacts Airbnb listings have on different locales and residential rent prices.
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Caught between the state and the insurance market
31 August 2022
Opinion: Where are we heading as a nation in providing protection against natural hazards and the real and present dangers resulting from climate change, asks Chris Nicoll.
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Brave move to tax digital economy
31 August 2022
A revolutionary plan to address tax challenges arising from the digitalisation of the economy could be jeopardised by US politics.
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Trust in workers key to corporate success
26 August 2022
Opinion: Increasing productivity monitoring can be demoralising, humiliating, and toxic, says Professor Ananish Chaudhuri.
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$4k and kudos: Tech talents take out trans-Tasman challenge
23 August 2022
A smart, affordable and insightful contactless payment application, designed by a University of Auckland team, won a trans-Tasman competition this month.
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Can Auckland become an age-friendly city?
19 August 2022
Opinion: Auckland Council’s age-friendly action plan is a solid step towards creating a city that works for older people, but it doesn’t go far enough, writes Claire Dale.