Our research
The AUT Pacific Health Research Centre brings together research that advances understanding of public health issues that can improve access to healthcare and promote positive health and wellbeing among Pacific peoples in New Zealand.
Pacific Islands Families Study
The Pacific Islands Families (PIF) Study has been following a cohort of 1398 Pacific children, within their family environments, since they were born in the year 2000.
Healthy Pacific Grandparents Study
This project is designed to engage with the grandparent generation to identify, and initiate solutions to address, what matters to older Pacific people in relation to social participation and healthy ageing.
AWESSOM Study
Evaluating the impact of podiatry assessment for Pacific older peoples, and continue coproduction of health programmes incorporating new topics and sustained delivery through the Vaka Tautua community organisation.
Age Friendly Pacific Island Communities
This study is designed to engage with older Pacific adults living in Tāmaki Makaurau to understand the age-friendly attributes that assist and enhance their health and wellbeing.