PHF Science

The formation of the New Zealand Institute for Public Health and Forensic Science was announced as part of the New Zealand science sector reforms. The Public Health and Forensic Science Institute came into being as a Public Research Organisation on 1 July 2025, and replaced the former Institute of Environmental Science and Research (ESR). The stated focus of PHF Science is "strengthening public health through disease detection and response; and supporting public safety through forensic science services."