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
STEPS WE CAN TAKE TO GIVE ‘MOTHER EARTH’ A BREAK
Academic experts from Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland detail some of the small steps we can take to effect change. The Sunday Star Times, May 12, 2024 This Mother's Day, a team of five academic experts from the University of Auckland wrote about actionable...
Could one small step for supply chains mean one giant leap toward sustainable space exploration?
Without proactive leadership on environmental sustainability, the New Zealand space industry risks losing competitive advantage in a global space market with increasingly environmentally conscious customers. Shedding light on supply chains is the first step.
Sustain Episode 5: Planet + People vs. Plastics
On Earth Day 2024, Ngā Ara Whetū partnered with Te Aka Mātauranga Matepukupuku, the Centre for Cancer Research, to discuss the ubiquitous presence of plastics in our environment, and their impact on the land, sea, air, animals, and on our own health and...
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 our inaugural Reimagining Our World competition. The contest challenged entrants to redefine success and beauty in new ways, recognising that...
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, Auckland 1010 Event Description Earth Day 2024 - Planet + People v. Plastics: the consequences of our overreliance on plastic Plastics are...
Sustain Episode 4: How can nature guide our remedies for climate change driven flooding?
As the climate crisis continues, flooding has become an increasingly serious problem, causing death and destruction all over the world. How can we adapt to this new reality? Dr Maria Armoudian speaks with University of Auckland experts Gary Brierley (environment) and...
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
