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 website address is now www.phfscience.nz. Visitors are automatically redirected to the new address. Please check and update any links and bookmarks.

Groundbreaking study probes how flu affects people so differently

Groundbreaking study probes how flu affects people so differently

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Pork connection to gastric illness strengthened food safety industry engagement

Pork connection to gastric illness strengthened food safety industry engagement

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PHF Science-led project aims to curb harm from Fantasy with on-the-spot test

PHF Science-led project aims to curb harm from Fantasy with on-the-spot test

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Science for communities
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Science for communities

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PHF Science is a New Zealand Government-owned research organisation dedicated to the health, wellbeing and safety of our communities. Specialising in public health and forensic sciences, we monitor disease, help ensure safe food and water, reduce harm from drugs, support the justice system and more. Our science powers innovations and solutions to help New Zealand prosper and grow.

Infectious disease Water & environment Food & product safety Forensic science Genomics Climate change, health & wellbeing Radiation science Data science & AI

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Our mahi for the benefit of Aotearoa

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Live dashboards

To help the public track potential risks in their local areas, see latest testing numbers and keep on top of outbreaks.

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PHF Science experts

The largest group of forensic, social, radiation, environmental and infectious disease scientists in New Zealand.

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Research projects

To support the food industry and New Zealand food safety