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

Statement of Corporate Intent 2026–2031

09 July 2026

Since officially becoming PHF Science on 1 July 2025, we have been making important strides as we establish ourselves as a public research organisation (PRO). We've focused on our distinct contribution as part of a wider science and economic system; and identified and progressed key strategic and capability lifts that will continue to drive our work programme to meet the needs of Aotearoa New Zealand. This is reflected in our Statement of Corporate Intent 2026–2031.