Complexity arises in many domains, but is often characterised by the emergence of qualities that are unable to be reduce to simpler characteristics. Environmental scientist Donella Meadows described a ...

This is the final post in our series on complexity. We’ve explored some of the ways that studying complex systems gives us a more nuanced way of understanding the world, how this is relevant to all ...

Our core research projects for 2021–24 are organised into four interrelated impact areas, which relate to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Projects ranging from evaluating the ...

As a New Zealand Centre of Research Excellence comprised of members from diverse backgrounds, organisations, and lived experiences, we are committed to the open exchange of ideas, freedom of thought ...

Our big global problems can seem overwhelming, but by recognising how systems are related, we can create meaningful solutions.

Despite its claims to universality, science has a hostile culture that has marginalised many groups, including Indigenous Peoples. While this problem has been acknowledged by many scientific ...

We build community across disciplines to solve complex problems. Te Pūnaha Matatini – the meeting place of many faces – is the Aotearoa New Zealand Centre of Research Excellence for complex systems.

Communities of Inquiry (COI) are the central threads that weave through all the work we do at Te Pūnaha Matatini. Our three COIs provide leadership and community around key practices that are ...

As a New Zealand Centre of Research Excellence comprised of members from diverse backgrounds, organisations, and lived experiences, we are committed to the open exchange of ideas, freedom of thought ...

This is the final post in our series on complexity. We’ve explored some of the ways that studying complex systems gives us a more nuanced way of understanding the world, how this is relevant to all ...

Collating, analysing and transforming data on te reo Māori into an assessment of the current and future trajectory of the language. There have been numerous interventions proposed and implemented over ...

Te Pūnaha Matatini is committed to supporting excellence by increasing equity, diversity, access, and inclusion in science and research. We expect event organisers to have a documented plan to achieve ...