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.
On 14 February, 2024, Her Excellency, The Rt Hon Dame Cindy Kiro GNZM, QSO, Governor-General of New Zealand
joined the official launch celebration of Ngā Ara Whetū Centre for Climate, Biodiversity and Society.
What’s new
Reimagining Our World Prize Winners
Ngā Ara Whetū, the Centre for Climate, Biodiversity and Society congratulates Marco de Krester for winning the grand prize in...
Earth Day 2024 – Planet/People v. Plastics: the consequences of our overreliance on plastic
Date and time Mon, 22 Apr 2024 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM NZST Location Members' Lounge, Old Government House 24 Princes Street Auckland,...
Sustain: How can nature guide our remedies for climate change driven flooding?
Flooded. Photo by Peter Castleton, licensed under CC BY 2.0. Sustain is a podcast brought to you by Ngā Ara Whetū: Centre for...
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
