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New Zealanders for Health Research has written to Health Minister Hon Andrew Little urgently seeking tabling of amendments to the Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) legislation when the Bill is presented to the Committee of the whole House. The amendments will improve the legislation by requiring that service and programme delivery is evidence based, and by…
Read More“New Zealanders have once again been let down by Budget 2022’s support for health research” New Zealanders for Health Research (NZHR) Chief Executive Chris Higgins said today. “Health research and innovation is the single most important way in which we improve our health and healthcare – by identifying and implementing the best means to prevent,…
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Read MoreResearch Professional is Research Professional is an online database of research funding opportunities and a source of international research policy and practice news. This media outlet has for some time been presenting NZHR views to their subscribers both in New Zealand and internationally, and their coverage of our engagement with health research stakeholders re the…
Read MoreNZHR has lodged a submission on MBIE’s Future Pathways Green Paper. It’s given us an opportunity to point out that health research has historically been both under-prioritised and underfunded, and to present the case for having these issues addressed while at the same time contributing to the development of New Zealand’s RSI system as a…
Read MoreClick here to read NZHR’s “Future Pathways for Health and Medical Research” discussion paper
Read MoreNZHR has recommended that the 2022 Budget Policy Statement (BPS): 1.Be amended so that the health section of the living standard framework: a. affirms that the extent to which New Zealanders live to “a ripe old age” is the most fundamental of indicators of wellbeing, and b. extends its focus on Covid 19 related mortality…
Read MoreNew Zealanders for Health Research (NZHR) is committed to engaging with the Te Ara Paerangi – Future Pathways Green Paper consultation process so that we play our part in ensuring best possible outcomes for health research. If you want an opportunity to contribute to a health research sector submission on this document NZHR invites you…
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