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Action needed to reverse “ghettoization” of Auckland

Wednesday, 31 August 2016, 1:48 pm | University of Auckland Business School

An increasingly divided Auckland of “ghettos and gated communities” is what lies ahead if the city and nation fail to tackle the widening gap between rich and poor. Solutions must come from all quarters – local and central government, iwi, ... More >>

How to get Asia-savvy

Monday, 29 August 2016, 10:31 am | University of Auckland Business School

Want to break into an Asian market? New Zealand businesses need to think big but start small and get “Asian-savvy”, an expert in Asian business networks says. And that will take a shift in mind-set among some of our businesses as well as serious ... More >>

Maori Business Leaders Awards 2016 winners announced

Monday, 16 May 2016, 10:41 am | University of Auckland Business School

Jason Witehira (Ngāpuhi) started stacking supermarket shelves at age 16. Thirty-two years on, he owns New World Victoria Park in the wealthy Auckland suburb of Freemans Bay, and lends his expertise to the Foodbowl, an open-access processing plant used ... More >>

Let the sun shine: Auckland’s rooftop solar potential

Wednesday, 30 March 2016, 4:14 pm | University of Auckland Business School

Ever wondered how much power you could generate from the sunlight hitting your roof? New geographical 3D computer modelling by a researcher at the University of Auckland Business School gives the solar rooftop potential of half a million Auckland homes ... More >>

A new catalyst for business sustainability in New Zealand

Tuesday, 29 March 2016, 10:58 am | University of Auckland Business School

The University of Auckland Business School is bringing New Zealand business leaders together to stimulate debate and action on pressing sustainability challenges in its inaugural Sustainability Week series of events. More >>

Innovation in co-operative enterprises

Wednesday, 18 November 2015, 10:15 am | University of Auckland Business School

To understand how co-operatives contribute to the economy, a team from The University of Auckland Business School and Erasmus University’s Rotterdam School of Management is undertaking a series of case studies and a major survey of co-operative businesses. More >>

Capital gains tax debate attracts international experts

Thursday, 19 June 2014, 11:52 am | University of Auckland Business School

Thorny issues associated with the design of capital gains tax regimes are the subject of a debate which is attracting experts from around the world to an Auckland conference next month. More >>

Working women not only ones insulted by sexist comments

Friday, 24 June 2011, 12:08 pm | University of Auckland Business School

A claim by one of New Zealand’s top employer advocates that female workers are paid less than their male counterparts because of menstrual problems and increased sick leave requests not only insults the role of women in productivity, but also ... More >>

The Three Minute Thesis Competition

Thursday, 12 August 2010, 10:20 am | University of Auckland Business School

The Three Minute Thesis Competition — also known as ‘Thesis Idol’ — is run in universities worldwide. Students are given just three minutes in which to explain the gist of their thesis. One single powerpoint slide is permitted as a visual aid. ... More >>

Optimistic Beliefs Offer Escape From Recession

Monday, 6 April 2009, 1:43 pm | University of Auckland Business School

Global economies bogged down by widespread pessimism over the current financial crisis should use positive thinking to ‘talk themselves out’ of their negative mindset, new research from The University of Auckland Business School says. Associate Professor ... More >>

School induction to Marketing Hall of Fame

Monday, 1 September 2008, 1:22 pm | University of Auckland Business School

Two well-known Business School staff members have received important recognitions. Michael Groves has been inducted into the TVNZ New Zealand Marketing Hall of Fame, and Professor Peter Phillips has been made a Corresponding Fellow of the British ... More >>

Spark alumni start-ups shine in entrepreneurship

Friday, 8 August 2008, 9:06 am | University of Auckland Business School

Alumni start-ups from The University of Auckland Business School’s annual entrepreneurship challenge, Spark, won a number of awards on Tuesday evening at the Gen-i New Zealand Incubators Awards in Wellington. More >>

NZ Governance Centre conference 15 & 16 August

Wednesday, 23 July 2008, 1:03 pm | University of Auckland Business School

The conference will provide an opportunity to hear experts from the US, UK and Australia, as well as local experts focusing on New Zealand issues. More >>

Internal, external collaboration = success

Wednesday, 23 July 2008, 8:22 am | University of Auckland Business School

Supply chain collaboration is a key to success for New Zealand companies involved in manufacturing, distribution and logistics. More >>

Online money lending takes top prize

Friday, 21 September 2007, 10:18 am | University of Auckland Business School

An online marketplace that sidesteps the banks, allowing people to lend and borrow directly with each other, claimed the top prize at the Spark $40K Challenge at The University of Auckland Business School last night (Thursday, September 20). More >>

Seven key reflections for business

Friday, 14 September 2007, 11:19 am | University of Auckland Business School

Seven key pieces of advice for owner-managers have been collated by New Zealand’s leading business mentors. More >>

Business School celebrates Chinese achievement

Tuesday, 14 August 2007, 4:31 pm | University of Auckland Business School

The University of Auckland Business School is proud to host an international gathering examining issues of identity, culture and presence of Chinese in New Zealand and abroad. The New Zealand Chinese Association's Bananas NZ Going Global Conference ... More >>

Short Courses Director appointed at Business Schoo

Wednesday, 11 October 2006, 4:31 pm | University of Auckland Business School

Darren Levy has been appointed Director of Short Courses at The University of Auckland Business School. Mr Levy (26) will oversee the delivery of nearly 300 short business courses run at the University each year for professionals, companies and organisations. More >>

Experts to lead new Retirement Policy Centre

Tuesday, 9 May 2006, 2:47 pm | University of Auckland Business School

Social and economic pressures caused by the coming retirement of baby boomers will be the focus of a new Retirement Policy and Research Centre at The University of Auckland Business School. More >>

Case Studies Provide Real-Life Business Examples

Wednesday, 7 September 2005, 11:41 am | University of Auckland Business School

A new book using real-life case studies should help New Zealand businesses facing critical challenges such as growth, innovation, leadership and governance, says the editor, Associate Professor Marie Wilson of The University of Auckland Business School. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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