The New Zealand Institute for Public Health and Forensic Science (PHF Science) was formerly named The Institute of Environmental Science and Research (ESR).

Whau: Plastics and Te Wai Whau, Tāmaki Makaurau-Auckland

Please note: As of 1 July 2025, the New Zealand Institute for Public Health and Forensic Science (PHF Science) is the new name for the Institute of Environmental Science and Research (ESR). Research and reports published prior to this date may reference the organisation’s former name.

Summary

Te Hau o te Whau (the essence of the Whau) is a pollution and waste-focused project that brings together groups working across science, community and iwi to help improve the mauri (life force) of the Whau River. Read more about the microplastics analysis and impact assessment carried out at the Whau: Plastics and Te Wai Whau, Tāmaki Makaurau-Auckland

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