National Centre for Women's Health Research Aotearoa—Te Tātai Hauora o Hine

The National Centre for Women's Health Research Aotearoa vision is to eliminate preventable harm and death for women and children and reduce health disparities.

Bev Lawton presenting to an audience — News

Find out what has been happening at the National Centre for Women's Health Research Aotearoa.

Group in smart casual attire stands in front of window, framed by decorative lights and lush plant wall, creating a stylish natural backdrop. — About the Centre

Read about the Centre's mission and discover our guiding whakataukī (proverb).

The teal ribbon (cervical cancer awareness ribbon). — Eliminating cervical cancer

Preventing cervical cancer in Aotearoa New Zealand.

two Maori students in front of Te Herenga Waka marae — Indigenous health

Building strength-based, community co-designed solutions to health inequities.

A pregnant woman holding her bump. — Saving the lives of pregnant women

Learn about our research into preventing maternal illness and death.

A pregnant woman holding a cell phone — Hapū Māmā Connecting

Hapū Māmā Connecting (HMC) is an interim toolkit that assists general practice to connect pregnant women with time-sensitive care during COVID-19 and beyond.

An adult supporting a baby's feet — Support our work

Your gift matters. Your support advances the Centre’s work to achieve health equality for all women and children.

An image of 44 Kelburn Parade, the building where the Centre is based — Meet our team

Meet the team at the National Centre for Women's Health Research Aotearoa.

A baby looking at the camera — WATCH: Why our work is important

Our researchers discuss how the work of the Centre is making a difference.