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Nationwide survey launched to understand what the 20-minute city idea will look like in New Zealand
Waikato University researchers seek nationwide input on travel preferences for work and services, amid rising interest in the '20-minute city' concept.
European Space Agency satellites used to diagnose health of Bay of Plenty lakes
Satellite images from the European Space Agency are being used to diagnose the health of Bay of Plenty lakes, researchers using images from space to hunt out algal blooms and help manage them
Silica secreting marine organisms regulate climate on Earth
Bleached coral reefs symbolize climate change, yet a University of Waikato researcher reveals other marine organisms crucial to Earth's temperature regulation.
Research points to passive discrimination in healthcare system
Research on Muslim refugee women in Aotearoa reveals barriers to healthcare access and a lack of cultural sensitivity in healthcare services.
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.
Research by the University of Waikato 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.
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.
Āmiomio Aotearoa: Merging Mātauranga Māori 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.
Ongoing commitment to reduce health inequities for Māori supported with more HRC funding
University of Waikato health researchers have scored additional funding to advance their commitment to reducing inequities in the treatment and care of Māori with Type-2 diabetes (T2D).
NZ is bound by international mental health agreements – statistics for Māori show we’re failing to uphold them
New research underway to aid diagnosis and treatment guidelines for lupus
University of Waikato health researchers collaborate with practitioners to address gaps in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) diagnosis and management.
NZ First fears over WHO regulations are misplaced – robust checks and balances already exist
New evidence changes key ideas about Earth’s climate history
A new study published in Science resolves a long-standing scientific debate, and it stands to completely change the way we think about Earth's climate evolution.
‘People, Cities, Nature,' leads the charge in restoring nature in cities
Emerging climate change researcher scoops two awards
Climate scientist Dr. Luke Harrington from the University of Waikato receives two awards, highlighting his growing reputation in climate change research.
Restoring ecosystems to boost biodiversity is an urgent priority – our ‘Eco-index’ can guide the way
Waikato as a global hub for AI
Nicola Willis warns of fiscal ‘snakes and snails’ – her mini-budget will be a test of NZ’s no-surprises finance rules
Emerging climate change researcher scoops two awards
Climate scientist Dr. Luke Harrington from the University of Waikato receives two awards, highlighting his growing reputation in climate change research.
International collaboration aims to put scientists ahead of coronavirus
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