Our Purpose

Our Purpose

Te Papa Hauora’s purpose is to shape the future of health through facilitating and promoting collaboration in health-related education, research and innovation. It commits to activities to improve the health and wellbeing of the community, pursing equity of health outcomes and working with and supporting the aspirations of Māori.

Collaboration is the currency of innovation, and many new ideas lie at the intersection of disciplines. Te Papa Hauora provides an environment for teams to work together to tackle big projects and use prototyping to discover new solutions. It is a home for innovative ideas, creative thought and cross disciplinary discussion and research.

Te Papa Hauora is a hub that integrate world-class healthcare, research and innovation, education, workforce development and industry. It will accelerate economic growth, act as a magnet for talent, and promote community health and wellbeing for the people of Waitaha Canterbury.

Our Strategic Priorities

Te Papa Hauora Advisory Council developed four strategic priorities to focus and guide activities that contribute to the most positive community outcomes. Many of these activities involve engagement and collaboration with external parties nationally and within Waitaha Canterbury’s health research, education and innovation ecosystem.