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All the latest news and media releases from the Health Research Council.
  • Emerging Māori researcher recognised for her insights into improving NZ’s health system

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    The HRC has awarded its inaugural Te Ata Hāpara Award to an emerging researcher whose growing leadership in kaupapa Māori research and indigenous health promotion is influencing health policy and practice at a national, community and whānau level.
  • Top awards for practical solutions to significant NZ health issues

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    The HRC has recognised two research teams at the Royal Society Te Apārangi’s Research Honours ceremony in Auckland for their work developing practical, real-world resources that are helping improve health outcomes for New Zealanders.
  • NZ researchers honoured for their transformative health interventions

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    The HRC has honoured an outstanding group of researchers at the Royal Society Te Apārangi’s Research Honours event in Christchurch for their transformative health interventions that have had significant national and global impact.
  • A new science funding system

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    The Government has today announced changes to the science funding system.

  • NZ researchers awarded $71.4M to tackle pressing health issues

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    The Health Research Council has invested $71.4 million in excellent and innovative research to tackle a range of pressing issues affecting New Zealand’s health system.
  • Changes to HRC funding to support new institute

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    Some of the Health Research Council of New Zealand's funding is being repurposed to support the establishment of a new public research organisation, the New Zealand Institute for Advanced Technology.
  • HRC chief executive to step down

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    HRC Chief Executive Professor Sunny Collings is stepping down in mid-August to join Te Tāhū Hauora Health Quality and Safety Commission as its new chief executive.
  • Nominations open for HRC medals and new awards

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    Nominations for our two new awards - HRC Catalyst in the Community Award and Te Ata Hāpara Award - are now open alongside our existing Liley, Beavan and Te Tohu Rapuora medals.