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

He hononga mō te pānga Māori

Partnering with Māori for Impact

Partnering with Māori communities to create meaningful impact through science, innovation and collaboration.

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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

Our Mahi

our expertise areas:

Wai & environmental health

Wai & Environmental Health
Climate & Community Resilience
Ecosystem Surveillance

Health & wellbeing

Infectious Disease & Surveillance
Food Safety & Mahinga Kai
Drug Harm Reduction
Forensic & Justice Equity

Future pathways

Māori Data & Digital Innovation
STEMM Pathways & Workforce Development
Mātauranga Māori

our programmes:

He Wai Māpuna

Te Hāpai Ō

He Ō Uta, He Ō Tai

Our impact

1000+

rangatahi reached

Supporting Māori students through STEMM pathways, mentoring and opportunities.

20+

research partnerships

Collaborating with Māori organisations to deliver meaningful outcomes

50+

research projects

Supporting Māori-led and Māori-focused research initiatives

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Partner with Us

Partner with us to advance Māori aspirations through research, partnerships and innovation.

Iwi partnerships

Partnering with iwi to co-create science that supports long-term environmental, social and economic aspirations

Māori health providers

Collaborating with providers to deliver research and evidence that contributes to improved health and wellbeing outcomes

Environmental monitoring

Supporting environmental stewardship through monitoring programmes informed by both science and mātauranga Māori

Data sovereignty

Embedding Māori data sovereignty principles to ensure data is governed, managed and applied in ways that benefit Māori.

Co-designed research

Taking a partnership approach to research design and delivery, ensuring Māori voices are reflected throughout the process.

Student pathways & workforce development

Investing in future generations by supporting Māori participation, leadership and career development in STEMM.

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