NGĀ ARA WHETŪ
Centre for Climate, Biodiversity and Society
Transdisciplinary innovation and collaboration in research, education, and engagement
for thriving peoples and planetary wellbeing
OUR VISION
Named for the journeys of our collective ancestors to the shores of Aotearoa, New Zealand, Ngā Ara Whetū (“Star Paths”), responds to challenges of attaining sustainable futures and collective wellbeing through enabling and enhancing collaborative research and training.
Ngā Ara Whetū is networked with local and global communities of purpose, practice and understanding, who share aspirations for accelerating actions that promote lasting protection of the planet, its natural resources, and peaceful, just and inclusive societies.
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What does a new President mean for biodiversity in Guatemala?
SUSTAIN Podcast: Guatemala is one of the most dangerous countries in the world for land and environmental activists, with a...
EXTREME WEATHER & OCEAN WARMING: Insights from Ngā Kōrero Webinar
New Zealand's marine life faces unprecedented challenges due to extreme weather and warming linked to climate change. Oceans...
Human rights scholar wins top Royal Society award
Human rights and sustainability researcher Dr Maria Armoudian from Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland has won the Royal...

JOIN NGĀ ARA WHETŪ
Be a part of our vision and join Ngā Ara Whetū as an affiliate. This role is open to all researchers based at The University of Auckland and select research centres. As an affiliate, we will amplify and support your research, give you access to funding opportunities, and invite you to tailored Ngā Ara Whetū events.

Contact us
Waipapa Taumata Rau | University of Auckland
Auckland 1010, Aotearoa New Zealand