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Call for chapters for an edited book on doing complex systems research
We are delighted to invite proposals for chapters for an edited book that will provide a comprehensive and practical introduction to complex systems research.
Every flush a donation to science
You probably don’t give a second thought to what you flush down the toilet. But wastewater and all that it contains provides valuable knowledge to researchers.
Sifting through the unknown with recipe-free research
Anjuli Muller is a baker. Running a research project using co-production has made her more comfortable at sitting with the discomfort of having no recipe to follow.
Internships support a new generation of researchers
A summer internship can be a lonely experience. That wasn’t the case for the 12 interns supported by Te Pūnaha Matatini over the 2023-24 summer.
An ancient witness to changing land stewardship
Amidst the ebb and flow of seasons in Dovedale Valley, a tree has stood witness to the dance of life for centuries untold.
International experts in complex systems gather in Aotearoa
In a world facing unprecedented challenges, the need for innovative solutions has never been more pressing.
Hope and resilience in Tairāwhiti
One year after Cyclone Gabrielle, Te Pūnaha Matatini has co-sponsored a week-long series of events aimed at reflecting on the past, understanding the present, and envisioning a resilient future in Tairāwhiti.
Wings, webs and wonders on the Chatham Islands
Several Te Pūnaha Matatini investigators visited the blustery Chatham Islands in October 2023 to connect with the community and their taonga species.
Wanting to ‘move on’ is natural – but women’s pandemic experiences can’t be lost ‘lockdown amnesia’
The COVID-19 pandemic was – and continues to be – hugely disruptive and stressful for individuals, communities and countries. Yet many seem desperate to close the chapter entirely, almost as if it had never happened.
The past, the present and the future
The world is not a collection of static things, but a dynamic flow of information across time.
How can we ensure landscape-scale ecological restoration outcomes over time?
After his recent fieldwork, Henry Morse had almost 9,000 photos of plants on his phone.
The night time world of the kiwi
Wildlife biologist Isabel Castro spends a lot of time in the dark studying the habits of kiwi.