Our
Partners.
Geo Applied Realities is a science-led simulation and research serious game studio. We partner with scientists, policy-makers, governments, and research institutions to transform complex data and research into immersive, playable simulations collecting valuable insights and research data.
Trusted by organisations around the world.
At Geo AR, we take pride in our long-standing commitment to forging strong partnerships and collaborations with universities, research organisation, and public sector entities worldwide. Our journey has been characterised by a deep dedication to enhancing community engagement, education, and entertainment. Over the years, we've worked hand in hand with researchers, social scientists, government officials, city administrators, and public sector workers, offering innovative products and services that can be trusted to make a meaningful impact.
COLLABORATING CONSULTANT
Paula Blackett
Paula is a Principal Researcher at Urban Intelligence with a PhD in environmental science and human geography, and one of Aotearoa New Zealand's leading voices in game-based research and climate adaptation.
Over two decades, including as a Principal Scientist at Earth Sciences New Zealand (previously NIWA), she has helped communities and decision-makers rehearse complex futures, from coastal adaptation to agricultural change. Paula works alongside Geo Applied Realities to bring scientific rigour to our serious games and playable simulations, and consults to research organisations across New Zealand on impact-focused simulation projects.
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COLLABORATING CONSULTANT
Katherine Short
Katherine is a marine conservation and management strategist with three decades of leadership across ocean health, the blue economy, and regenerative systems. As Founder, Principal and Director of F.L.O.W. Collaborative, she works at the convergence of marine conservation, Te Ao Māori, and systems transformation to advance a living ocean economy in Aotearoa New Zealand and beyond.
Katherine advises Geo Applied Realities on the marine science behind our coastal and ocean simulations, helping ensure every experience is grounded in evidence and contributes to genuine environmental change.
What Our Clients
Say About Us
The message of Future Coasts is clear: We have choices. You can do things differently (as an individual) and there are community wide solutions.
Dr Scott Stephens
Chief Scientist: Coasts and Estuaries, NIWA
Sandflat Heroes gives people who are more experiential learners, the chance of being able to play with something, mess with it, to see a connection into the real world. It is is a really powerful way of learning.
Prof. Simon Thrush
University of Auckland
As a tireless advocate of rights for cats, I'm a huge supporter of Cat Angels Triumph! I believe it is an amazing educational tool to promote responsibility for their cats.
Anne Batley Burton
Founder of The NZ Cat Foundation
In the media.
What our partners say about us
"Geo A.R. took a complex kaupapa, benefit sharing between researchers and Indigenous communities, and turned it into something genuinely engaging. The game makes what can be an abstract process much easier to visualise, and prepares researchers and communities for the different conversations they’ll have. Geo A.R. listened to the needs of their collaborators, respected the knowledge that communities bring to the table, and created to a world-class standard."
Professor Maui Hudson, Doctoral Researcher
