Public Health Association of New Zealand

What Public Health Association of New Zealand does

The Public Health Association of New Zealand (PHANZ), also known by its te reo Māori name Kāhui Hauora Tūmatanui o Aotearoa, is a nonprofit professional membership association founded in 1988 and headquartered in Wellington, New Zealand. It serves as the recognized peak body for public health professionals in Aotearoa, representing practitioners, researchers, policy analysts, and community advocates across epidemiology, health promotion, Māori health, Pacific health, and Asian and ethnic community health. PHANZ operates through a federated structure of four regional branches (Auckland, Waikato, Wellington, Christchurch & West Coast), three ethnic caucuses (Māori, Pacific, Asian), and multiple special interest groups covering institutional racism, youth, rural health, and disability, governed by Co-Presidents, a Chief Executive (Dr Cadence Kaumoana), and an elected Executive Council.

PHANZ delivers its value through five core non-commercial offerings rather than technology products: (1) evidence-based policy position statements and legislative submissions across immunisation, mental health, alcohol, tobacco, freshwater, climate, and oral health; (2) professional development via the Vax Chats webinar series, policy workshops, and an annual conference; (3) the annual Public Health Awards program recognizing leadership across four categories; (4) the monthly Pānui newsletter and tripartite international newsletter 'The Penguin' (with PHAA and PHASA); and (5) advocacy campaigns co-signed with allied organizations such as Health Coalition Aotearoa, Mental Health Foundation, NZDA, and IMAC.

Revenue is generated through annual membership subscriptions (individual and organizational tiers, pricing undisclosed), event and conference sponsorships, advertising fees for job vacancies and course listings, and partnership arrangements. No public funding rounds, grants, or external capital are disclosed. PHANZ holds membership in the World Federation of Public Health Associations (WFPHA) and Asia-Pacific Public Health Association (APACPH), and completed a governance refresh in 2025 aligned with the Incorporated Societies Act 2022 and Charities Act 2005. The organization employs approximately 28 staff at its national office and operates exclusively within New Zealand's domestic public health policy ecosystem.

Name

Public Health Association of New Zealand

Legal name

Public Health Association of New Zealand

Website

https://pha.org.nz

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Public Health Association of New Zealand (PHANZ) is a Wellington-based nonprofit professional membership association, founded in 1988, serving as the peak body for public health professionals in Aotearoa through policy advocacy, position statements, webinars, awards, and regional branches across New Zealand.

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akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Association Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Administration of Public Health Programs (92312)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLAJAKAO

Global Health Advocacy, Policy & Rights Organizations

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Public Health, Government & Regulators/Global Health & Development Agencies (NGOs/Multilaterals)

SECONDARYHLAJAMAD

Public Health Governance, Interagency Coordination & Partnerships

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Public Health, Government & Regulators/Public Health Policy & Administration

Keywords

• Public health advocacy
• Health policy submissions
• Professional association services
• Health equity programs
• Workforce development webinars

Headquarters

HQ city

Wellington

HQ country

New Zealand

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

PHANZ is a nonprofit professional membership association serving as the collective voice for public health in Aotearoa New Zealand. It provides policy position statements and legislative submissions on public health issues, professional development through webinars (Vax Chats) and policy workshops, annual Public Health Awards, a monthly Pānui newsletter, and networking through regional branches, caucuses (Māori, Pacific, Asian), and special interest groups. The organization advocates for health equity and Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations across immunisation, mental health, oral health, climate change, tobacco control, and alcohol harm.

Product overview

The Public Health Association of New Zealand (PHANZ) is a professional membership organization that serves as a collective voice for public health professionals in Aotearoa. Rather than offering commercial technology products, PHANZ provides advocacy services including policy position statements, educational webinar series (Vax Chats), annual Public Health Awards, monthly Pānui newsletters, and policy workshops. These services support the public health workforce through evidence-based advocacy, professional development, and community engagement to advance health equity and Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations.

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Products and services

• PHANZ Membership Individual and organizational membership in PHANZ providing access to the members portal, reduced event fees, voting rights, and engagement with branches, caucuses, and special interest groups. Targeted at public health professionals and supporters across Aotearoa New Zealand.
• Vax Chats Webinar Series A webinar series bringing together experts, practitioners, and community voices to explore the future of immunisation in Aotearoa New Zealand, discussing key issues, innovations, challenges, and success stories in vaccination. Targeted at public health professionals and the broader immunisation community.
• Public Health Awards Annual awards program honouring individuals and groups who make significant positive contributions to public health through leadership, advocacy, and innovation. Categories include the Public Health Champion Award, Tū Rangatira mō te Ora Award, Asian and Ethnic Peoples Public Health Award, and Pacific Public Health Award. Targeted at public health professionals, community leaders, and organizations.
• Policy Position Statements and Submissions Evidence-based policy position statements and legislative submissions on various public health topics including immunisation, mental health, freshwater, climate change, oral health, tobacco control, and alcohol harm. Targeted at government agencies, policymakers, and health system decision-makers.
• Pānui Newsletter Monthly newsletter providing news, updates, and policy spotlights to members and the public health community. Targeted at PHANZ members, public health professionals, and subscribers.
• Policy Workshops Workshops supporting the release of policy position statements and providing training on public health policy development and submission processes. Targeted at public health professionals, policy advocates, and members.
• Annual Conference and Events Annual conference, award ceremonies, AGMs, and regional branch events providing professional development, networking, and knowledge sharing for public health professionals and supporters across Aotearoa New Zealand.

Quantifiable outcome

• Multiple policy position statements developed on immunisation, mental health, freshwater, climate change, oral health, tobacco control, and alcohol harm
• +2 more outcomes

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Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Public Health Association of South Africa (PHASA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026PHANZ launched a new tripartite bi-monthly newsletter 'The Penguin' with PHASA and Public Health Association of Australia (PHAA), replacing the previous NZ-Australia joint newsletter. This builds on longstanding relationships with both organizations.
• Mental Health FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026PHANZ co-signed the Mental Health Foundation's petition urging Government action on child and youth mental health, and united with MHF, Platform Trust, and Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists to oppose criminal penalties for mental health crises.
• Platform TrustminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026PHANZ united with Platform Trust, Mental Health Foundation, and Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists in calling for health-led approaches to mental health crises rather than criminal law provisions.
• Royal Australian and New Zealand College of PsychiatristsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026PHANZ united with the College on opposing the Crimes Amendment Bill 223-1 (2025) and advocating for health-led approaches to mental health crisis response.
• St Peter's on Willis / Post Budget Breakfast OrganizersminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026PHANZ Wellington branch co-organized the Post Budget Breakfast 2026 with St Peter's on Willis Social Justice Group, Child Poverty Action Group, and Otago University PHCC to examine Budget through equity and wellbeing lens.
• Asia-Pacific Public Health Association (APACPH)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025PHANZ is a proud partner of the 7th Congress of the Asia-Pacific Public Health (APPH) 2025, contributing to discussions that inspire action and shape impactful health policies across the Asia-Pacific region. PHANZ Co-President Māori Pat Salmon presented at the congress on immunisation in Aotearoa.
• Public Health Association of Australia (PHAA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Ongoing collaboration including joint newsletter 'The Penguin', discounted conference access for PHANZ members at PHAA events (Communicable Diseases & Immunisation Conference, Australian Public Health Conference), and international networking.
• World Federation of Public Health Associations (WFPHA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025PHANZ is a member of WFPHA and endorsed their positional statement on fluoride access. Participated in World Congress on Public Health 2026 in South Africa. WFPHA is the global peak body for public health associations.
• World Federation of Public Health Associations (WFPHA) - Fluoride StatementminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025PHANZ endorsed the WFPHA positional statement on access to optimal use of fluorides for oral health as a fundamental public health measure, aligning with existing PHANZ policy on Community Water Fluoridation.
• Health Coalition AotearoacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025PHANZ joined an open letter led by Health Coalition Aotearoa calling for stronger safeguards to prevent alcohol industry influence in policy decisions. PHANZ Co-President Lisa Te Morenga serves as co-chair of Health Coalition Aotearoa.
• New Zealand Dental Association (NZDA)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025PHANZ attended the NZDA Roadmap 2025 launch, which aligns with PHANZ policy on Community Water Fluoridation. Both organizations advocate for oral health equity and prevention-focused approaches.
• Immunisation Advisory Centre (IMAC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025PHANZ Policy Subcommittee members attended the Aotearoa New Zealand Immunisation Conference 2025 organized by IMAC. PHANZ's Vax Chats webinar series complements IMAC's work on immunisation education and awareness.
• WhāraurauminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025PHANZ supported the launch of updated 'Integrated Guidelines for Supporting Whānau Parenting with Mental Health, Substance Use and Wellbeing Challenges' at the Supporting Parents Healthy Children National Forum hosted by Whāraurau.
• Climate and Health Alliance (CAHA)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025PHANZ signed CAHA's open letter urging the Australian Government to champion a COP31 bid that places people and health at the centre of climate action, joining health organizations across Australia and the Pacific.
• Te Tātai Hauora o Hine – National Centre for Women's Health Research AotearoaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025PHANZ celebrated Professor Bev Lawton (founder/director) being named Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year 2025 for her work on women's health and HPV self-testing transition.
• Buttabean Motivation (BBM)minorOthers · 1 January 2025Dave Letele, founder of Buttabean Motivation, received the 2025 Pacific Public Health Award from PHANZ for his work creating community health programs for Pasifika families.
• Asian Family ServicesminorOthers · 1 January 2025Asian Family Services received the 2025 Asian and Ethnic Peoples Public Health Award from PHANZ for nearly 30 years of service to Asian community health and wellbeing.
• Hāpai Te HauoraminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025PHANZ partnered with Hāpai Te Hauora for the Regulatory Standards Bill submission process, using their submission builder tool to support public engagement.

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