The Institute of Environmental Science and Research (ESR) has changed its name to the New Zealand Institute for Public Health and Forensic Science (PHF Science) as of 1 July 2025. The new website address is www.phfscience.nz. Visitors will automatically be redirected to the new address. Please check and update any links and bookmarks after this change.

Te whakawhanake i tō mātou pānga ki te Māori

Growing our impact with Māori

By actively co-designing with Māori in research, science and innovation, we can address key questions that matter to our communities, and help improve Māori economic, social and wellbeing outcomes.

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About

He Pūtaiao, He Tāngata is our strategy for achieving greater impact with Māori.

Consistent with the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment’s Vision Mātauranga policy, it seeks to unlock the science and innovation potential of Māori knowledge, resources and people.

At PHF Science this includes Māori-led research programmes, and developing our Māori capability through both intentional recruitment and focused training.

See more about how we work to deliver impact for Māori. 

Learn more about MBIE's Vision Mātauranga policy

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