The Institute of Environmental Science and Research (ESR) is the New Zealand government research agency dedicated to 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 sector and more. By joining forces with experts and iwi, we’re tackling critical issues to ensure a better Aotearoa for all.
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Genomics research to boost Aotearoa New Zealand’s defences against highly pathogenic bird flu
11 March 2024
ESR scientist finalist for 2023 Wellingtonian of the Year Awards
26 February 2024
Meningococcal disease numbers down in 2023
02 February 2024
Making use of wastewater from aircraft and buildings for better infectious disease epidemiology and response
19 February 2024
MOU sees ESR and Kiribati join forces to seek science solutions
12 February 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.
400+
ESR experts
the largest team of forensic, social, radiation, environmental and infectious disease scientists in NZ.
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iwi-led projects
Increasing Māori collaboration and partnership and demonstrating ESR’s commitment to Māori.