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Taurite Tū research team recognised for excellence in eldercare innovation
Issue date:
23 Apr 2026
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The research team from Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou Taurite Tū Limited in Otago have received two awards at the prestigious Asia Pacific Eldercare Innovation Awards in Singapore.
Micronutrients shown to be effective at treating severe irritability in teens
Issue date:
4 Mar 2026
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An HRC-funded randomised control trial led by Professor Julia Rucklidge has shown that high doses of micronutrients are a safe and effective treatment for teenagers with severe irritability and difficulty regulating their emotions.
Emerging Māori researcher recognised for her insights into improving NZ’s health system
Issue date:
11 Nov 2025
Media Release
The HRC has awarded its inaugural Te Ata Hāpara Award to an emerging researcher whose growing leadership in kaupapa Māori research and indigenous health promotion is influencing health policy and practice at a national, community and whānau level.
Top awards for practical solutions to significant NZ health issues
Issue date:
4 Nov 2025
Media Release
The HRC has recognised two research teams at the Royal Society Te Apārangi’s Research Honours ceremony in Auckland for their work developing practical, real-world resources that are helping improve health outcomes for New Zealanders.
NZ researchers honoured for their transformative health interventions
Issue date:
28 Oct 2025
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The HRC has honoured an outstanding group of researchers at the Royal Society Te Apārangi’s Research Honours event in Christchurch for their transformative health interventions that have had significant national and global impact.
A new science funding system
Issue date:
14 Oct 2025
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The Government has today announced changes to the science funding system.
NZ researchers awarded $71.4M to tackle pressing health issues
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19 Aug 2025
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The Health Research Council has invested $71.4 million in excellent and innovative research to tackle a range of pressing issues affecting New Zealand’s health system.
Changes to HRC funding to support new institute
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6 Aug 2025
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Some of the Health Research Council of New Zealand's funding is being repurposed to support the establishment of a new public research organisation, the New Zealand Institute for Advanced Technology.
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Taurite Tū research team recognised for excellence in eldercare innovation
Issue date:
23 Apr 2026
News
The research team from Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou Taurite Tū Limited in Otago have received two awards at the prestigious Asia Pacific Eldercare Innovation Awards in Singapore.
Micronutrients shown to be effective at treating severe irritability in teens
Issue date:
4 Mar 2026
News
An HRC-funded randomised control trial led by Professor Julia Rucklidge has shown that high doses of micronutrients are a safe and effective treatment for teenagers with severe irritability and difficulty regulating their emotions.
Emerging Māori researcher recognised for her insights into improving NZ’s health system
Issue date:
11 Nov 2025
Media Release
The HRC has awarded its inaugural Te Ata Hāpara Award to an emerging researcher whose growing leadership in kaupapa Māori research and indigenous health promotion is influencing health policy and practice at a national, community and whānau level.
Top awards for practical solutions to significant NZ health issues
Issue date:
4 Nov 2025
Media Release
The HRC has recognised two research teams at the Royal Society Te Apārangi’s Research Honours ceremony in Auckland for their work developing practical, real-world resources that are helping improve health outcomes for New Zealanders.
NZ researchers honoured for their transformative health interventions
Issue date:
28 Oct 2025
News
The HRC has honoured an outstanding group of researchers at the Royal Society Te Apārangi’s Research Honours event in Christchurch for their transformative health interventions that have had significant national and global impact.
A new science funding system
Issue date:
14 Oct 2025
News
The Government has today announced changes to the science funding system.
NZ researchers awarded $71.4M to tackle pressing health issues
Issue date:
19 Aug 2025
News
The Health Research Council has invested $71.4 million in excellent and innovative research to tackle a range of pressing issues affecting New Zealand’s health system.
Changes to HRC funding to support new institute
Issue date:
6 Aug 2025
News
Some of the Health Research Council of New Zealand's funding is being repurposed to support the establishment of a new public research organisation, the New Zealand Institute for Advanced Technology.
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