China Research Collaboration Centres

New Zealand-China Research Collaboration Centres are an initiative of the New Zealand Government to coordinate and maximise collaboration opportunities with China across the priority themes of food safety and security, water research and non-communicable diseases, for the benefit of New Zealand’s science.


The New Zealand-China Food Protection Network

The New Zealand-China Food Protection Network is hosted by Massey University, in partnership with AgResearch, Plant and Food Research, ESR, Scion, the Cawthron Institute, the University of Otago, the University of Auckland, and Auckland University of Technology.

Water Research

The New Zealand – China Water Research Centre is hosted by Lincoln University, in partnership with AgResearch, Landcare Research, Plant and Food Research, Lincoln Agritech, and The University of Otago.

Non-Communicable Diseases

The New Zealand – China Non-Communicable Diseases Research Collaboration Centre is hosted by the University of Otago, and is a partnership between the three health and wellbeing National Science Challenges – A Better Start, Healthier Lives and Ageing Well.