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Business research news
Inflation a rising concern in retirement planning
Retirement planning remains as important as ever for New Zealanders with inflation becoming a significant factor to take into consideration.

New book addresses mental health in higher education
A new book by Dr Teresa Heinz Housel from the School of Communication, Journalism and Marketing examines mental health in higher education.

Exploring the ways drones can be utilised in the forestry sector
A recently published article argues that to operate drones beyond visual line of sight could be a game-changer for the forestry sector.

PhD graduate urges marketers not to ignore older consumers
Aotearoa New Zealand’s population is ageing, yet little has been known about how ageing impacts consumer behaviour.
