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Public Policy Professors and Supervisors in New Zealand
Professors in public policy in new zealand
95 professors found
SHORE & Whariki Research Centre College of Health
New Zealand
Research Interests
Epidemiology
Health Economics
Alcohol Use
Substance Abuse
Covid-19
Victoria University of Wellington
New Zealand
Research Interests
Epidemiology
Public Policy
Disaster Management
Counterterrorism
Social Justice
College of Health
New Zealand
Research Interests
Media Studies
Criminology
Cannabinoid Research
Substance Use
Substance Abuse
Adjunct Professor
He Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington
New Zealand
Research Interests
Gender Studies
Health Economics
New Zealand Studies
Aboriginal Health
Social Justice
Massey University - Manawatu Campus
New Zealand
Research Interests
Criminology
Health Economics
Substance Abuse
New Zealand Studies
Alcohol Use
College of Health
New Zealand
Research Interests
Criminology
Health Economics
Cannabinoid Research
Substance Abuse
Substance Use
University of Auckland
New Zealand
Research Interests
Food Science
Dietetics
Nutrition
Food Preservation
Food Quality
Victoria University of Wellington
New Zealand
Research Interests
Public Administration
Interior Design
Social Housing
New Zealand Studies
Urban Governance
Professor, Health Policy
University of Auckland
New Zealand
Research Interests
Health Economics
Global Health
New Zealand Studies
Health Policy
Healthcare Delivery
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Living costs in New Zealand
Estimated costs in New Zealand.
MonthlyYearly | New Zealand |
|---|---|
 Housing Shared flats and off-campus rentals per year | NZ$16.4k $9,600/yr |
 University Accommodation On-campus student housing per year | NZ$12.3k $7,200/yr |
 Visa & Immigration Fees Student visa and residence permit fees per year | NZ$641 $375/yr |
 University Tuition Average PhD tuition per year | NZ$37.6k $22,000/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
Popular professors
University of Groningen
Netherlands
Research Interests
International Economics
Banking
Monetary Policy
Finance
Economic Policy
Professor of Migration Policy Analysis
University of Hildesheim
Germany
Research Interests
Political Sociology
Labor Economics
Social Cohesion
Sociology
Immigration Studies
Associate Professor
University of Melbourne
Australia
Research Interests
Environmental Sustainability
Climate Science
Urban Ecology
Sustainable Architecture
Carbon Management
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