Research impact stories , Ngā kōrero mō te pānga mai o te rangahau

Our researchers are committed to making a real difference for Aotearoa New Zealand and for the world. Read stories of the impact our research is having and how it can change lives.

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Featured story: Building capability to secure ngāi tipu taketake

Design, evolution and implementation of a seed banking partnership model.

Celebrating ten years of successful Vision Mātauranga Capability Fund partnerships.

F2F research partnership spreads seeds of local farming knowledge

The Farming to Flourish (F2F) project promotes regenerative food production via local ties, sustainability and consumption shift. Bashford-Nicholls Trust Pivot Award winners, F2F reimagined Taranaki's food systems and security.

Mātauranga Māori research opportunities a professional game-changer

Celebrating ten years of successful Vision Mātauranga Capability Fund partnerships.

People-driven, needs-based Pacific-indigenous psychology

Associate Professor Siautu Alefaio-Tugia's research and leadership on the Caring for Our Wisdom Bearers, her Saili Matagi review and continuing support, and the NIUPATCH founding show her ongoing socio-cultural impact.

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From board books to PhD and beyond

Ahorangi Tūhono Darryn Joseph's impact on reo Māori learning, literacy, creativity, intellectual development and output is immense.

Evidence-based veterinary medicine made easy

Professor Carolyn Gates is making her mark in animal health with research and educational initiatives designed for the real world.

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Mana-enhancing self testing for HPV

Dr Naomi Brewer and Professor John Potter's research promises to reduce cervical cancer in Māori, Pasifika and Asian women.

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Steering gamers from gambling harm

Dr Aaron Drummond's loot box research has led to increased protection for gamers vulnerable to gambling.

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Transformed books & visual arts to spark the imagination

Dr Jess Richards weaves words and art together in quietly captivating ways to realise her long-held dream of a PhD.

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Vegetables from weaning to improve health & nutrition

Jeanette Rapson is creating a healthier future for kids with her passion for nutrition and translating complex science.

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From crisis to dreams: social change for the missing voices

James Cherrington brings the voices of whānau to his social work PhD as he researches social change.

A pill-sized robot for better health outcomes

Muhammad Rehan's wireless robotic capsule could save lives by diagnosing diseases earlier.

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