HE KITENGA reflects the concept of discovery. The Māori word kitenga derives from kite which translates to words such as see, perceive, find and discover. This title reflects the University's connection to New Zealand's cultural heritage, as well as its commitment to national and international research and innovation.
Founded in 1869, the University of Otago is New Zealand's oldest university.
Today it has a nationwide presence and enjoys an international reputation for excellence. Over the past 150 years Otago has successfully balanced the traditions of its history with modern scholarship and world-class research.
Critical problems require transformational response
Ocean stressors: sink or swim?
Researchers examine seaweed beds in the Otago harbour
Spreading the mats of welcome and belonging
Shaping our cities
Public housing marae-style
Environmental personhood a way forward?
Māori mental health: inequity and systemic change
Business of change
Ryegrass re-imagined
Renewable goals: 100%
Battery power
Island energy targets feasible
The sustainability crisis and the role of research
Alliance progresses green hydrogen technologies
Snow models water flows
Children's insights
Ice melt models refined
Solar particles at play
Right amount Right place Right time
Towards a greener transport future
Tourism's new destination
Policy school fosters tourism rethink
Tourism and te ao Māori
Medicines for equity
Upcycled food: doing more and better
Sustainable accountability
