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). Articles and information published before this date may reference the organisation's former name.
We are pleased to present ESR’s Statement of Corporate Intent for 2023–2028. ESR has a science leadership role in public health, forensics, environment and biosecurity. Combining and applying expertise from our rich array of health, forensic, food, water and radiation sciences, and working with strategic partners, enables communities to thrive and prosper.