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In November 2025, the Government announced that the Infectious Diseases Research Platform (formerly Te Niwha), will oversee $75 million of investment over seven and a half years to boost New Zealand’s resilience to infectious diseases and pandemic preparedness.
The Platform will be hosted by the New Zealand Institute for Public Health and Forensic Science (PHF Science) on behalf of the New Zealand Government, formerly the Institute of Environmental Science and Research (ESR).
You can read a copy of the Minister’s announcement here.
You can learn more about the new Infectious Diseases Research Platform by clicking this link.
The Platform will be hosted by the New Zealand Institute for Public Health and Forensic Science (PHF Science) on behalf of the New Zealand Government, formerly the Institute of Environmental Science and Research (ESR).
You can read a copy of the Minister’s announcement here.
You can learn more about the new Infectious Diseases Research Platform by clicking this link.
Showcasing Te Niwha Funded Research
| An e-book on the research, capability-building and national collaboration delivered through Te Niwha was released in February 2026. The book showcases work to help improve New Zealand’s preparedness and response to future pandemics and infectious disease threats. It brings together key findings, collaborations and real-world impacts from more than 95 research projects involving more than 300 researchers, funded since Te Niwha was established in 2022. The e-book is available by clicking here. |
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Infectious Diseases Summit 2025
Check out the highlights and details of Infectious Diseases Summit 2025 taken at Tuurangawaewae Marae in Waikato.
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Te Niwha is New Zealand's Infectious Diseases Research Platform, funded by the New Zealand Government to enable better preparedness and response to threats from infectious disease.
Te Whakakitenga | Vision
Aotearoa New Zealand's response to current, ongoing and emerging infectious disease threats is characterised domestically and internationally as a strong, prepared and unified network.
Te Ahunga | Mission
To ensure Aotearoa New Zealand has world-class research capability to support our preparedness for current and future infectious disease challenges.
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