This website captures the work of the Healthier Lives–He Oranga Hauora National Science Challenge (2015-2024).
You will find a full summary of our work here and you are welcome to browse the rich array of material on this website.
Healthier Lives
He Oranga Hauora
NATIONAL SCIENCE CHALLENGE, 2015-2024
He rangahau mahi tahi hei whakapiki i te ārainga me te taurimatanga o te mate pukupuku, o te mate iaia manawa, o te mate huka me te mate mōmona, mō te katoa.
Collaborative research to equitably improve the prevention and treatment of cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and obesity.
Research Themes
Healthy food and physical activity environments
Culturally centred health interventions for Māori and Pacific peoples
Precision medicine and personalised prevention
News stories
Farewell newsletter, August 2024
Director’s message At the end of a decade-long focus on mission-led research, it is time to reflect…
Illustrations bring dietary modelling to life
Sustainable New Zealand Kai lead researcher Dr Cristina Cleghorn (University of Otago Wellington) has been working with…
Revolutionising Cancer Care in Aotearoa
Healthier Lives has released a series of three podcasts called Sticking it to Cancer. The series, produced…
Healthier Lives Newsletter June 2024
Ka ara mai a Matariki, ka ara mai a Puaka, ka mānawatia a Puaka, ka mānawatia a…
Healthier Lives Newsletter May 2024
Prime minister’s top science prize Healthier Lives is incredibly proud of our Deputy Director, Professor Parry Guilford, who has…
PhotoVoice exhibition captures unique perspectives
An exhibition of photographs portraying how mana whenua see themselves in the urban environment has given an…
Towards healthy transport choices for all
The ACTIVATION team, funded by Healthier Lives and Ageing Well, has trialed several new transport initiatives to…
Implementation Science masterclasses and workshops
The Health Systems Change team, led by Professor Sue Crengle at the University of Otago, has developed…
Prestigious prize for life-changing research
The Hereditary Diffuse Gastric Cancer team. Photo: Salina Galvan Photography Healthier Lives Deputy Director, Professor Parry Guilford, has…
Saving our Health System
Professor Sir Jim Mann, Healthier Lives Director Media release23 APRIL 2024 The Director of a National Science…
