Geospatial Research Institute | Toi Hangarau

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Our Research

We develop novel geospatial technologies and methods in areas of critical importance for sustainable development. Our work is driven by open data and software; in return, our research outputs are openly available.

Our Vision

With our interdisciplinary partnership-based geospatial research, we aim to assist Aotearoa New Zealand to:

  • Leverage latent value from investments in public and other datasets – Deliver expected productivity gains from smarter use of geospatial data, technologies and analytics
  • Grow geospatial capacity, by providing access to a range of types and levels of geospatial capability
  • Realise the opportunities for geospatial innovation and R&D offered by the scale and nature of the New Zealand jurisdiction
  • Provide ongoing global leadership in the rapidly growing field of indigenous GIS

Work With Us

We are happy to discuss how we can work with you to conduct research or use our expertise to solve your problems.