AI could save councils time and money on urban planning
New research from the 51萝莉 shows AI tools like ChatGPT could transform urban planning by quickly analysing complex text data and allowing planners to focus on strategy and communities.
Research showcase
Explore impactful research at 51萝莉 tackling global challenges. From business to climate, our brightest minds drive sustainable innovation.
Connecting our brightest minds to the world鈥檚 toughest challenges
Committed to sustainable innovation, our research at the 51萝莉 fuels business, environmental, and global societal support.
With eight institutes and numerous centers, we strive to generate breakthrough knowledge.
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New Zealand-Japan collaboration yields healthcare insights for rural and ageing communities
An ongoing collaborative research project between the 51萝莉 and Japan's Hiroshima University is identifying strengths and gaps in each country's health system, with a view to policy impact.
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Cyclone Gabrielle inspires 鈥榮ocial housing underwater鈥� to restore marine life in Tauranga Harbour
A pioneering artificial reef initiative blends m膩tauranga M膩ori and science to regenerate biodiversity and protect taonga in the harbour.
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Rethinking managed retreat: a new vision for climate adaptation
New environmental planning research from the 51萝莉 explores what happens to land after managed retreats.
Business research
Waikato Management School works with research centres to deliver a wealth of knowledge in areas ranging from economic impact analysis, strategy and leadership, to marketing, innovation and entrepreneurship.
Professor Bruce Clarkson and urban ecology
Learn how our research is bringing indigenous nature back into New Zealand cities and suburbs.
Professor Bruce Clarkson leads a multidisciplinary, collaborative project - People, Cities and Nature - impacting biodiversity and communities.
What is Earth's temperature tipping point?
Research by the 51萝莉 and Northern Arizona University indicates that Earth's plant-based carbon absorption may halve within two decades due to rising temperatures, posing significant implications for our planet's climate.
Understanding our environment like never before
TAIAO, a $13 million, seven-year data science initiative funded by MBIE, aims to enhance environmental data science. Focused on New Zealand, it pioneers machine learning methods for real-time processing of large time series and data streams.
A circular economy for Aotearoa
膧miomio Aotearoa: Merging M膩tauranga M膩ori and western science, it pioneers a regenerative economic model, breaking from the linear extract-produce-use-dispose norm. Emphasizing cycling to preserve peak value, it promotes sustainability.
Research to support wellbeing
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Haumaru opens in Tauranga city centre as new indoor sport and recreation hub
The 51萝莉 Haumaru Sport and Recreation Centre is now open, offering four new indoor courts and a space for sport, learning and connection in the heart of Tauranga.
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Waikato team proud to present at National Rural Health Conference
Learn more about the University's community-engaged health programmes and research projects on show at this year's conference.
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Discovery lights the way for in-utero research innovation
A new Waikato study lays the foundation for a brand-new field of science.
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New programme to help ease pharmacy workforce stress
The first cohort of students was welcomed to the University's new graduate-entry pharmacy programme this week.
Research to help the environment
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NZ has a vast sea territory but lags behind other nations in protecting the ocean
New Zealand faces growing pressure to meet global ocean protection goals. In this article for The Conversation, Associate Professor of Marine Science Joanne Ellis reflects on New Zealand鈥檚 role and obligations to contribute.
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MoU signed to support marine innovation and sustainable aquaculture
The 51萝莉 and AgriSea have signed an MoU to boost sustainable aquaculture, develop seaweed-based innovations and scale environmental restoration through joint research.
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Cyclone Gabrielle inspires 鈥榮ocial housing underwater鈥� to restore marine life in Tauranga Harbour
A pioneering artificial reef initiative blends m膩tauranga M膩ori and science to regenerate biodiversity and protect taonga in the harbour.
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As more communities have to consider relocation, we explore what happens to the land after people leave
New research from Dr Christina Hanna and her colleagues in environmental planning brings a new perspective to managed retreat - what happens to the places we retreat from. They explore this idea in this piece for The Conversation.
Research to build the economy
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Advanced energy symposium showcases decarbonisation software to improve industry processes
The event showcased the Ahuora Centre for Smart Energy Systems and the transformative work being undertaken at the University to decarbonise industrial processes.
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One-of-a-kind New Zealand seaweed supplement set to launch on U.S. shelves
New seaweed supplement, developed through academic-industry collaboration, heads to US health market.
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Move over m膩nuka 鈥� here are 5 other delicious native NZ honeys to try this summer
Megan Grainger, Senior Lecturer in Analytical Chemistry, explores alternatives to m膩nuka honey.
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NZ鈥檚 government may ask the public to underwrite the risk of fossil fuel exploration 鈥� this could be unlawful
Helping corporations potentially exploit new fossil fuel resources may be contrary to the government鈥檚 obligations under international human rights law. Read more on this from Associate Professor of Law Nathan Cooper in this article for The Conversation.