Healthier Lives | He Oranga Hauora
The Healthier Lives National Science Challenge is undertaking innovative research aimed at significantly reducing the death and disease burden of some of New Zealand’s leading health problems.
Launched: 4 December 2015
Funding: Up to $31.3 million over 10 years
Host: University of Otago
Summary
The Healthier Lives National Science Challenge is undertaking innovative research aimed at significantly reducing the death and disease burden of some of New Zealand’s leading health problems.
Working with its research partners, the Challenge will tackle cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes and obesity, with the goal of reducing their overall health burden.
The work includes initiatives led by Māori researchers and has a strong community involvement. The Challenge will also focus on translating its innovations into practical solutions and research for effective health policy and practice.
Challenge objective
To reduce the burden of major New Zealand health problems.
Title translation
Oranga - (noun) welfare, health, living
Hauora - (stative) to be fit, healthy, vigorous
Listen to the Māori title [MP3, 116 KB]
Collaboration partners
- University of Auckland
- Auckland University of Technology
- University of Waikato
- Massey University
- Victoria University of Wellington
- University of Canterbury
- Malaghan Institute
- Institute of Environmental Science Research (ESR)
- AgResearch.