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HVN Highlights: A Year in Review June 2022–July 2023
Read our Annual Report: A Year in Review for HVN's highlights from the last year.
What’s in a name? The naming of kawakawa and decolonisation of plant systematics
The systematic name for plants rarely reflects the cultural name given by indigenous peoples. HVN’s Chief Scientist, Professor Richard Mithen explores the naming of kawakawa and the proposed decolonisation of plant systematics.
He Rourou Whai Painga food provision complete
He Rourou Whai Painga study has reached a significant milestone: the part of the study where food is provided to participants has been completed.
HVN at the Kai mō Aotearoa Food Science Meeting
There was a buzz in the meeting, which focused on the use of native species for food and health. A perspective from HVN’s Chief Scientist, Professor Richard Mithen.
Kai mō Aotearoa Food Science meeting: a Kaupapa Māori perspective
Reflections from Vicky Thorn, who spoke on the K7 Ahu Whenua Trust’s approach to Mātauranga Māori at the Kai mō Aotearoa Food Science meeting.
New Zealand Greenshell Mussel Powder key to faster injury recovery
No pain, no gain – sore muscles are a common side effect of exercise. Researchers have found New Zealand Greenshell™ mussel powder can help men recover faster from injuries caused by exercise.
Kai mō Aotearoa Food Science satellite: full programme
The full programme for the satellite meeting (27–28 August 2023) is online now.
HRC funding to HVN researchers
Professor Nicole Roy awarded HRC funding to evaluate the effect of an Aotearoa NZ Diet on the gut microbiome.
Humble feijoa to help prevent type 2 diabetes?
Can the humble feijoa help the world tackle type 2 diabetes? University of Auckland scientists are investigating.
Directors of six National Science Challenges call for a National Food Strategy
A science-informed strategy is important for the future of our food economy and the health of New Zealanders.
