ESR is New Zealand's public research organisation dedicated to enhancing the health, wellbeing and safety of our communities. We use world-leading science to monitor disease, test food and products, safeguard our water, support the justice system and more. By joining forces with experts and iwi, we’re tackling critical issues to achieve a better Aotearoa for all.
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ESR Receives Toitū Certification for fourth year
24 February 2025

International Day of Women and Girls in Science
11 February 2025

Human Rights Day: leveraging science for a cleaner, healthier, and sustainable future
10 December 2024

ESR launches groundbreaking digital replica of New Zealand
28 November 2024

COP 29 wrap-up: progress on climate finance, health and equity, but gaps persist
25 November 2024

2024 Annual Report

Growing evidence linking plastics to serious health risk
07 October 2024

Our mahi for the benefit of Aotearoa
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Live dashboards
To help the public track potential risks in their local areas, see latest testing numbers and keep on top of outbreaks.
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ESR experts
The largest group of forensic, social, radiation, environmental and infectious disease scientists in New Zealand.
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Iwi-led projects
Increasing Māori collaboration and partnership and demonstrating ESR’s commitment to Māori.