Our research institutes, centres, and chairs

Wellington School of Business and Government supports business-related research studies, with specialised research units and several externally funded chairs.

Blue water rushing over rocks with stick floating in foreground — Brian Picot Chair in Ethical Leadership

The Brian Picot Chair in Ethical Leadership works towards facilitating a transparent and ethically sound business sector.

Shimmering lights on water with nighttime CBD in background — Centre for Accounting, Governance, and Taxation Research

The Centre for Accounting, Governance and Taxation Research works collaboratively with industry professionals to enhance research in these fields.

Old Japanese hillside temple with trees in foreground and city in distance — Chair in Business in Asia

The Chair in Business in Asia creates and shares knowledge that promotes and supports effective New Zealand business engagement with Asia.

Bird's eye view of flooded suburban area — Chair in the Economics of Disasters and Climate Change

The Chair in the Economics of Disasters focuses on the research and application of economic insights and analyses to the management of disasters.

Perspex screen with hexagon pattern and male and female icons — Chair of Wellbeing and Public Policy

The Chair of Wellbeing and Public Policy is focused on promoting evidence-informed public policy on wellbeing.

Shot from behind of man with baby in his lap — Roy McKenzie Centre for the Study of Families and Children

The Roy McKenzie Centre for the Study of Families and Children aims to conduct research about families that informs evidence-based policy solutions.

Looking skyward at a mighty, sprawling tree — Te Ngāpara Centre for Restorative Practice

Te Ngāpara Centre for Restorative Practice serves as a leader for collaborative research and teaching on restorative justice theories, policies and practices.