NEWS
Staff and Student Sustainable Mobility Survey
Kia ora, We would love your help with a survey about how you travel to and from the University. It asks about usual commuting patterns, transport modes, travel time, approximate costs, barriers and enablers, and views on potential improvements. Your feedback will help...
ITS Asia-Pacific ForumAuckland 5-7 May 2027
The 21st ITS Asia-Pacific Forum will be hosted in New Zealand in 2027, bringing together global and regional leaders to explore the future of intelligent transport. Over three days of bold ideas, emerging technologies and collaboration, delegates from across NZ,...
T-Tech 2026
T-Tech 2026, hosted by ITSNZ, is a leading transport conference at the University of Auckland on 7–8 July, focusing on future transport technologies. Across two days of keynotes, plenary sessions, panel discussions and networking opportunities, T-Tech 2026 will...
Looking at the big picture: Can we rely on satellite data to inform road maintenance decisions?
Revolutionary approach uses satellite data and machine learning to predict road pavement conditions, offering a cost-effective and extensive alternative to traditional ground-based evaluations, despite the trade-off in accuracy." Dr. Torres-Machi Please read the...
Exploration of the nexus between solar potential and electric vehicle uptake: A case study of Auckland, New Zealand
New study reveals that solar photovoltaic (PV) installations significantly boost electric vehicle (EV) adoption in Auckland, New Zealand, highlighting the power of renewable energy synergy in urban decarbonization efforts. Le Wen, Mingyue Selena Sheng, Basil Sharp,...
Rethinking Our Economy: The Case for a Circular Approach
Modernity has become synonymous with wastefulness. We take, make, and dispose of the things we buy. This linear system operates so that resources flow in one direction. However, a promising alternative exists—a brave new world of the circular economy, which promotes...
“A fantastic mix of academia, industry, public agencies and policymakers” – Urbanism Aotearoa 2023
Great minds came together for Urbanism Aotearoa 2023 to help create better urban environments. Sponsored by Ngā Ara Whetū, the conference last month attracted organisations and urban professionals to stimulate discussions and propose innovative solutions to the...
Our policy advice in response to the Draft Environment and Climate Research Strategy
The Ministry asked for advice on their Draft Environment and Climate Research Strategy. Here is our response.
Climate Solutions Workshop Success
A look at Climate Solutions Workshop hosted by Ngā Ara Whetū and the Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship which brought together individuals passionate about solving climate problems.
Get funded. Ngā Ara Whetū Doctoral Scholarships 2023
Ngā Ara Whetū is delighted to announce that we have two UoA doctoral stipends to award in 2023. ON OFFER: Two Ngā Ara Whetū PhD scholarships WORTH: $33,000 per annum DEADLINE: 12 noon Wednesday, 1 July 2023 The Waipapa Taumata Rau | University of Auckland (UoA)...
University Research Centres – Transdisciplinary Research for Complex Challenges
Persistent and urgent challenges faced by Aotearoa New Zealand have led to the establishment of seven flagship University Research Centres at the University of Auckland, including Ngā Ara Whetū.The University’s strategy Taumata Teitei focuses researchers and...
CleanTech Networking Event – The climate tech landscape: what’s real and what’s just hot air?
On Tuesday 8 November, we welcomed Ben Soltoff, Entrepreneur in Residence and Ecosystem-Builder at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Martin Trust Center to the Unleash Space for our CleanTech Networking Event in collaboration with the Business...
Waipapa Taumata Rau | University of Auckland
New Market Campus
314 Khyber Pass Road, Building 903, Level 2
