Our projectsNgā mahi
Our innovative, trans-disciplinary research explores ecological, food, urban, architectural and wider regenerative systems change, integrating matauranga and other regenerative knowledge systems and practices. Additionally our research enquires into socio-ecological data provisioning, measuring, monitoring and communicating all to support the thriving of te taiao, the living world.
Current projects
Moananui Living Systems
Book
In an age of ecological collapse, Indigenous knowledge from Moananui Oceania offers vital blueprints for the future within the region and beyond, particularly related to built environments and infrastructures.
Doubtless Bay River Restoration
Restoration programme
Restoring the Awapoko, Oruru and Oruaiti Rivers with iwi, hapū and communities to bring life back to Northland’s rivers for future generations.
The Unseen Voyage: Tracing the Elusive Migration of Tuna (Eels) to and from Aotearoa
Research
Aotearoa New Zealand’s longfin and shortfin eels, or tuna in te reo Māori, undergo one of the animal kingdom’s most mysterious migrations
Completed projects
Our publications
View a selection of recent publications that explore trans-disciplinary and cross-cultural regenerative research.
Wellbeing-led Cities
Film
This short film features recent and proven examples of how cities are already acting to meet current complex crises - in climate, biodiversity and human wellbeing.
Transitions in Action: An Urban and Regional Guide for Te Upoko o te Ika Wellington
Book
Transitions in Action documents a range of future-focused actions including co-housing, car-sharing, not-for-profit electricity supply and local vegetable growing for food security.
Fruitvale: A Community Compass for Regeneration
Film
Shown in Aotearoa New Zealand’s Architecture & Design Film Festival 2025 the film focuses on the Fruitvale school community and their wide ranging vision for regenerative change.
Ngā Tohu Ora Urban Wellbeing Compass: Regenerative Action & Transition Tool
Film
Ngā Tohu Mauri Ora, a city “compass” was designed to communicate regenerative urban systems that are resilient to climate change and other contemporary challenges.
Indigenous Knowledge, Architecture and Nature in the Context of Oceania
Journal paper
The focus of the discussion was Indigenous design for adaptation to climate change in Moananui Oceania with an emphasis on relationships to nature.
Transformative Nature-based Urban and Architectural Design Values for Socio-ecological Wellbeing and Adaptation in New Caledonia
Journal paper
Working with nature in urban settings as a strategy for improving wellbeing offers significant potential for effective climate change adaptation.
Māori Concepts for Animal Ethics
Book
In the Māori world, animals are related to humans through whakapapa. Animals as well as humans are descendants of ngā atua, and as such are considered to have their own mana and tapu.