In 2019-20 we saw several examples of direct application of Resilience to Nature’s Challenges (RNC) research findings into policy and practice. The GNS Science report Reducing risk through the management of…
How do different infrastructure networks influence one another following a natural hazard event? We rely on infrastructure networks every day. They provide us with essential services like electricity and water…
How do different infrastructure networks influence one another following a natural hazard event? 04/04/2018 By Liam Wotherspoon We rely on infrastructure networks every day. They provide us with essential services…
Geochronology and petrogenesis of peralkaline volcano Tūhua, Aotearoa New Zealand I studied geology at the University of St Andrews, Scotland where I developed a love for all things rocks. I…
Māori have obligations to protect the material resources and communities within their tribal regions. Responsibility is undertaken for the wellbeing of others during adversity which enacts the cultural principle of kaitiakitanga (protection, guardianship
The interaction of Pyroclastic Density Currents with water bodies – A large scale experimental approach I am a French student originally coming from the outskirts of Paris. I have studied…
Student Profile: Heiman Dianat 25/07/2018 Auckland resilience assesment A bit about me I was born and raised in Sanandaj, a beautiful city in the west of Iran. After completing my…
Cyclone Gabrielle was a severe ex-tropical cyclone that occurred in February 2023. It caused severe landsliding in several zones along the east coast of the North Island. As part of…
National Science Challenges Phase 1 Phase 2 Our partners Home Our Story Our Journey National Science Challenges Resilience to Nature’s Challenges is one of 11 National Science Challenges, ten-year research programmes…
Port Hills Fires 28/02/2017 By Lisa Langer Extreme fire research is here Catastrophic wildfires don’t just happen in Australia or other countries, or in rural areas near small towns. If…
The critical role of Māori and Māori organisations before, during and after disasters is well-established. Recent examples of iwi and rūnanga-led response and recovery activities (such as following the Edgecumbe floods) have highlighted the significant Mā
The Multi-Level Resilience project worked in partnership with end-users to co-produce multi-hazard resilience measures for critical infrastructure and isolated communities.
One aspect of the project (led by then PhD candidate Alastair Davies) focus
