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. 

News and events

Get ready for an unforgettable film festival!

Get ready for an unforgettable film festival!

Join us on Saturday November 9th at the Academy Cinemas for an eco film festival - a compelling event that shines a spotlight on the UN climate conference. This is a celebration of powerful storytelling and the need for environmental change. See the programme and book...

Newsroom op-ed: Government sidesteps world talks to save species

Newsroom op-ed: Government sidesteps world talks to save species

The world's largest biodiversity summit, COP16, concluded on Friday in Colombia with ministerial negotiations, but where was the New Zealand government? In an article published by Newsroom, Dr Pauline Herbst (School of Social Sciences) and Professor Cate Macinnis-Ng...

Sustain Episode 11: How effective is climate litigation?

Sustain Episode 11: How effective is climate litigation?

In recent years, thousands of lawsuits have been filed around the world by private individuals, NGOs and state governments in an attempt to force greater action on climate change through the legal system. They have taken their cases to both national and international...

Apply now for PhD scholarships in climate, biodiversity and society

Apply now for PhD scholarships in climate, biodiversity and society

Our centre is offering two PhD scholarships to undertake world-class research that drives just and ethical action on climate change and the environment for thriving peoples and planetary wellbeing. Please share this opportunity on your networks. We are accepting...

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.

NAW logo black

Contact us

ngaarawhetu@auckland.ac.nz

Waipapa Taumata Rau | University of Auckland

Auckland 1010, Aotearoa New Zealand

Print Friendly, PDF & Email