There is growing international recognition of the crucial role the ocean will play in the future of mankind. The oceans underpin all living systems on earth - they provide the base of the food chain, control climate, and have a major impact on global change and global change solutions. If solutions are to be found to the pressing problems of sustainability, energy production and food supply, New Zealand needs the underpinning science and trained students with the right skills.
With this in mind, The University of Auckland is looking to upgrade its current facilities at the Leigh Marine Laboratory at Goat Island. The plan involves a renovation of the existing site to upgrade the current science facilities, and the addition of an educational outreach centre for visitors to the area and school children in Auckland and Northland to better understand the marine environment.
The proposed project has been granted Resource Consent by the Rodney District Council and Auckland Regional Council. It remains subject to funding and further consents from the respective Councils.
The University has begun meeting with key stakeholders such as immediate neighbours, tangatawhenua and the local community at Leigh. If you would like to be included on the list of stakeholders, or would just like to know more about the project, please email marine@auckland.ac.nz with your details and we will contact you.
As more information becomes available, we will add it to this web page.
Below is a map of the site and proposed project.
