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
Healthier Lives Newsletter September 2023
Director’s update It is rewarding to see the dissemination of Healthier Lives research evidence influencing the development…
Research update: HYPE (HealthY Policy Evaluation)
The National Healthy Food and Drink Policy, developed by the National Food & Drink Environments Network in…
Research update: Oire Tokoroa
The Oire Tokoroa Family Diabetes Lifestyle Programme, led by Massey University researcher Associate Professor Ridvan Tupai-Firestone, and co-designed with Tokoroa-based health…
Healthier Lives Newsletter July 2023
In this issue: Research voices: Els Russell The completion of a Master’s in Public Health by Els Russell,…
National Science Challenges showcased at New Zealand International Science Festival
After its mid-winter carnival of light, Dunedin’s dark winter months were illuminated for a second time by…
Kiwi researchers inform new international dietary guidelines
Media release17 July 2023 What we eat, and the excess body weight we carry, has now overtaken…
Directors Of Six National Science Challenges Call For A National Food Strategy
The directors of six National Science Challenges call on the government to develop a National Food Strategy for Aotearoa New Zealand.
Research voices: Els Russell
Els Russell sees herself as lucky to be surrounded by strong women who value education and learning,…
Replacing red and processed meat in our diet
Food production accounts for 26% of greenhouse gas emissions globally, with the production of red meat being…
Healthier Lives Newsletter May 2023
In this issue: Congratulations to A/Prof Dianne Sika-Paotonu Healthier Lives warmly congratulates Associate Professor Dianne Sika-Paotonu on…
