MEMBERSHIP
NETWORKS
BRANCHES
Member Branches
The Public Health Association of New Zealand (PHANZ) is the professional organisation for public health practitioners and researchers in New Zealand.
The PHANZ has several regional branches that serve as a support network and ‘voice’ for the region. These branches help connect public health professionals across the country, facilitate networking and organise regional events and activities.
Historically the PHANZ has supported the following regional branches:
Active Branches
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AUT Branch
The AUT branch is made up of AUT employees and those who continue to associate to the institution.
The AUT branch focusses on local public health issues and challenges unique to Auckland and across the motu.
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Wellington Branch
The Wellington branch is made up of PHANZ members from across Wellington, Wairarapa and nearby areas.
The Wellington branch focusses on local public health issues and challenges unique to these areas and across the motu.
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Canterbury & West Coast Branch
The Canterbury & West Coast branch have joined forces and operate as a single branch.
The Canterbury & West Coast branch focusses on local public health issues and challenges unique to these areas and across the motu.
Inactive Branches
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Te Tai Tokerau Branch
The Te Tai Tokerau branch typically covers North-Auckland and Northland regions.
The Te Tai Tokerau branch is not currently active.
If you’re interested in bringing together committed public health supporters to reactivate this branch, please contact our National Office at admin@pha.org.nz.
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Auckland Branch
The Auckland branch typically covers Auckland and surrounding areas.
The Auckland branch is not currently active.
If you’re interested in bringing together committed public health supporters to reactivate this branch, please contact our National Office at admin@pha.org.nz.
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Waikato Branch
The Waikato branch encompasses the wider Waikato District including Hamilton City, Thames Coromandel, Waipa, Waitomo and South Waikato.
The Waikato branch is not currently active.
If you’re interested in bringing together committed public health supporters to reactivate this branch, please contact our National Office at admin@pha.org.nz.
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Central Districts Branch
The Central Districts branch stretches from the North Taranaki Bight, across to Ruapehu, south to Otaki in the west and across to the Tararua ranges in the east.
The Central Districts branch is not currently active.
If you’re interested in bringing together committed public health supporters to reactivate this branch, please contact our National Office at admin@pha.org.nz.
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Bay of Plenty Branch
The Bay of Plenty branch stretches from Pōtikirua in the east to Waihī beach in the west and includes Tauranga, Rotorua and Whakatāne.
The Bay of Plenty branch is not currently active.
If you’re interested in bringing together committed public health supporters to reactivate this branch, please contact our National Office at admin@pha.org.nz.
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Tairāwhiti Branch
The Tairāwhiti branch encompasses the region north of Wairoa, up to Hicks Bay and out west across to Matawai.
The Tairāwhiti branch is not currently active.
If you’re interested in bringing together committed public health supporters to reactivate this branch, please contact our National Office at admin@pha.org.nz.
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Hawke’s Bay Branch
The Hawke’s Bay branch covers Wairoa, Napier, Hastings, Waipukurau and surrounding areas.
The Hawke’s Bay branch is not currently active.
If you’re interested in bringing together committed public health supporters to reactivate this branch, please contact our National Office at admin@pha.org.nz.
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Upper South Island Branch
The Upper South Island branch covers the Tasman, Nelson and Marlborough districts.
The Upper South Island branch is not currently active.
If you’re interested in bringing together committed public health supporters to reactivate this branch, please contact our National Office at admin@pha.org.nz.
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Otago-Southland Branch
The Otago-Southland branch covers the Otago and Southland regions.
The Otago-Southland branch is not currently active.
If you’re interested in bringing together committed public health supporters to reactivate this branch, please contact our National Office at admin@pha.org.nz.
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Overseas Branch
The Overseas branch includes public health professionals, researchers and students who are based outside Aotearoa New Zealand.
The Overseas branch is not currently active.
If you’re interested in bringing together committed public health supporters to reactivate this branch, please contact our National Office at admin@pha.org.nz.
There may be other branches representing smaller regions or specific groups within the field of public health. This is dependent on the geographical and demographic distribution of public health professionals.