Video: He Rourou Whai Painga – improving the health of our communities
These are the stories of our researchers, food and beverage partners and study participants, working together to make a difference and change lives.
Scientists work on Aotearoa’s own wellbeing diet
A team of researchers is developing a uniquely Aotearoa New Zealand wellbeing diet, He Rourou Whai Painga, they hope will tackle diabetes, heart and other noncommunicable diseases.
An offering to the stars from HVN
At this time of year, the star cluster Matariki will appear in the pre-dawn sky, heralding the start of the month of Pipiri and the Māori New Year. HVN’s Chief Scientist, Professor Richard Mithen, explores the importance of food offerings during Matariki, and looks into the HVN larder for our offerings to the stars.
Call for projects – Pūhoro STEMM Academy internships
Pūhoro STEMM Academy and HVN are inviting expressions of interest to host opportunities for Pūhoro scholars over summer 2022–23. We are looking for a range of food, nutrition and health-related projects.
The health benefits of New Zealand cherries to be assessed in new study
An eight-month project to explore the potential health benefits of Aotearoa cherries has attracted funding from HVN and is now underway.