National Science Challenges

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Saving earthquake-prone marae

By Jenny Stein 1 October 2022, Build 192, Feature article

Whānau-isation, an innovative community-driven approach to strengthening earthquake-prone marae safely and cost-effectively, has been conceived in a Resilience to Nature’s Challenges National Science Challenge pilot project.

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Building to thrive at density

By Ruth Berry 1 December 2021, Build 187, Feature article

The shape of our neighbourhoods is set to change even more with recent announcements making it easier to build multiple dwellings up to 3 storeys. How we do this will contribute to the ability of our communities to thrive rather than just survive.

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Our changing coastline

By Gavin McCleave 1 June 2021, Build 184, Feature article

Researchers in the Coastal programme of the Resilience to Nature’s Challenges National Science Challenge are developing new techniques to build a detailed understanding of coastal change that will give greater certainty about our changing coastline.

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Gauging the appeal

By Arthur Grimes 1 February 2019, Build 170, Feature article

A National Science Challenge study has looked at why some places are better to live and do business in. Lessons from this could help other towns and cities improve their economic viability and liveability.

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