Vice Chancellor's Introduction

Tēnā koutou katoa,

At the University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau, our commitment to addressing global challenges is founded on our core values: respect, integrity, excellence, and service.

Our community of scholars, students, and staff live these values daily through our behaviours, actions, and strong and enduring commitments to open intellectual inquiry, collaboration, creativity, equity, and diversity. We are united in our pursuit of knowledge that positively impacts the world. Our concrete contributions to the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a testament to this mission.

These web pages highlight our institution’s impact on the SDGs. Through cutting-edge research, education and community partnerships, we are tackling some of the most pressing issues facing our planet.

I invite you to explore our stories which showcase our efforts towards a just, prosperous, and sustainable future for our planet and communities.

Nāku iti nei, nā

Professor Dawn Freshwater
Vice-Chancellor 
Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland