Research
Research for a healthy future.
We are building a vibrant and diverse research culture, producing research that draws on interdisciplinary perspectives, seeks to inform health policy and practice, improves health outcomes, and addresses health inequities.
Latest research news
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Celebrating 30 years of health services research
Te Hikuwai Rangahau Hauora—The Health Services Research Centre recently celebrated thirty years since the centre was first established.
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Prescription co-payments linked to more hospital admissions
A new study cautions that bringing back the $5 co-payment for prescription medicines could see a jump in hospital admissions.
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International award for up-and-coming Indigenous cancer rese
Dr Kendall Stevenson has received the Emerging Researcher award at the World Indigenous Cancer Conference 2024.
Key research information
Health supervisors and researchers
A full list of health research staff, their projects, research interests, and availability for supervision.
Research groups
Explore the research groups associated with the Wellington Faculty of Health.
Visiting scholars
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Our research centres
Te Hikuwai Rangahau Hauora
The Health Services Research Centre focuses on the study of the health and disability needs of communities.
Te Tātai Hauora o Hine
The National Centre for Women’s Health Research Aotearoa vision is to eliminate preventable harm and death for women and children and reduce health disparities.
Te Hau Kori
The Centre for Physical Activity and Wellbeing is our newest centre.
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Spotlight on: Digital Health
The future of healthcare lies in the digital solutions we are developing now—and the ones we are yet to discover.
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WorkSafe New Zealand Chair in Health and Safety
The WorkSafe New Zealand Chair in Health and Safety aims to lift New Zealand’s health and safety performance through high quality research and teaching.
Learn moreCurrent research projects
Explore the research projects currently being undertaken by staff in the Wellington Faculty of Health.