Publications
Submission on Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission Bill
Introduction New Zealanders for Health Research (NZHR) was established in November 2015 to bring about increased investment in health research from government, industry and philanthropy. We have a commitment to ensuring that the results of health research are translated into policy and practice, and for there to be a level of investment in health research…
Read MoreSubmission on Folic acid fortification: Increasing folic acid availability in food New Zealand Food Safety Discussion Paper No: 2019/08
Introduction New Zealanders for Health Research (NZHR) was established in November 2015 to bring about increased investment in health research from government, industry and philanthropy. We have a commitment to ensuring that the results of health research are translated into policy and practice. As part of our aim to bring about a society which is…
Read MoreSubmission on MBIE’s consultation paper: New Zealand’s Research, Science & Innovation Strategy, September 2019
Introduction New Zealanders for Health Research (NZHR) was established in November 2015 to bring about increased investment in health research from government, industry and philanthropy. NZHR’s submission is that • The government’s aspirational ten year 2% R&D investment target is too low, that the 15% R&D tax incentive is insufficient, and that the strategy should…
Read MoreNew Zealand Speaks 2019!
Click here to read the general edition of the NZHR New Zealand Speaks! 2019 Roy Morgan NZHR Opinion Poll
Read MoreSubmission on MBIE’s discussion paper: Intellectual Property Laws Amendment Bill – Patents Act 2013, Trade Marks Act 2002, Designs Act 1953
Introduction New Zealanders for Health Research (NZHR) was established in November 2015 to bring about increased investment in health research from government, industry and philanthropy. One of our areas of focus has been to increase industry investment in health and medical research in New Zealand, which typically occurs by way of investment in clinical trials.…
Read MoreSubmission on the Review of the New Zealand Health and Disability System
Recommendations 1. Health research be enshrined as a key enabler of the best possible health outcomes in any redesign of New Zealand’s health and disability system. 2. The agencies responsible for implementing the New Zealand Health Research Strategy (Ministry of Health, MBIE and the Ministry of Health) be required and fully resourced to enable them…
Read MoreSubmission on the Medical Council of New Zealand draft statement on informed consent
New Zealanders for Health Research (NZHR) was established in November 2015 to bring about increased investment in health research from government, industry and philanthropy. One of our areas of focus has been to increase investment in and the number of clinical trials being undertaken in New Zealand. In summary, NZHR’s submission is that participation in…
Read MoreSubmission on the proposed therapeutics product legislation
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Read MoreNZHR “Health and Prosperity through Clinical Trials Workshop” 22nd March 2019 summary
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Read MoreNZHR “Health and Prosperity through Clinical Trials Workshop” Presentations
Welcome – Chris Higgins Clinical Trials yesterday today and tomorrow – Chris Higgins The Benefits of Clinical Research – Michelle Sullivan Health and Prosperity through Clinical Trials – Mike Williams Strategic Refresh – Lucy Pomeroy New Zealand Health Research Strategy – Nic Aagaard Clinical Trials: measuring trends and progress – Chris Higgins ANZCTR Presentation –…
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