Te Uru is driven by three key goals.

Research

Te Uru will significantly grow innovative, collaborative sustainability-oriented research and outputs, through initiatives including as seed projects, national and international research funds, partnerships and philanthropic support. 

Indigenous Leadership

Te Uru will support and showcase Indigenous leadership in sustainability research, including community-led research, the application of mātauraka Māori and other Indigenous knowledges.

Impact

Te Uru will communicate research findings in ways that are easily understood, accessible and actionable.