New Zealand Institute for Public Health and Forensic Science is the #95,972 most-subscribed YouTube channel worldwide and #267 in New Zealand, with 227 subscribers and 56.4K total views across 124 videos.
Biography
The formation of the New Zealand Institute for Public Health and Forensic Science was announced as part of the New Zealand science sector reforms. The Public Health and Forensic Science Institute came into being as a Public Research Organisation on 1 July 2025, and replaced the former Institute of Environmental Science and Research (ESR). The stated focus of PHF Science is "strengthening public health through disease detection and response; and supporting public safety through forensic science services."
Channel description
PHF Science (the New Zealand Institute for Public Health and Forensic Science) is a New Zealand Government-owned research organisation delivering world-class research, knowledge and laboratory services. Our science powers solutions to complex challenges, protecting communities and supporting New Zealand to prosper and grow.
Our work helps safeguard public health, protect the food-based economy, improve the safety of freshwater and groundwater, and provides the justice sector with trusted forensic science expertise.
Note PHF Science was formerly known as ESR.
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Frequently asked
- How many subscribers does PHF Science have?
- 227 subscribers — #95,972 worldwide, #267 in New Zealand.
- What is PHF Science's real name?
- PHF Science's real name is New Zealand Institute for Public Health and Forensic Science.
- When did PHF Science start on YouTube?
- The channel was created in Aug 2018.