Partners

Through partnerships with CCRep various health organisations can have enhanced research performance and standards.

Primary Contracting Partner

Counties Manukau DHB
CCRep's primary partner is Counties Manakau DHB. A Site and Services Agreement between the parties allows CCRep access to all facilities and services of CMDHB.

As a strategic partner for CMDHB, CCRep strives to be recognised nationally and internationally as a centre of excellence for clinical and community research, education and workforce development, and health service quality.

Relationships

Current research partners include:

• Multinational pharmaceutical companies
• NZ and international biotechnology companies
• Medical device companies
• National academic institutions and government agencies
• Other New Zealand District Health Boards

Grant funding for investigator-initiated trials is obtained from many government, non-government and private trust sources, such as the Health Research Council of NZ and the Auckland Medical Research Fund.

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The Counties Manukau population of 450,000 is culturally diverse. It is the fastest growing area in New Zealand. The population is notable for:

• The most children
• The most multicultural
• The highest birth rate and fertility rate in NZ

CCRep has a close association with CMDHB giving us access to all CMDHB facilities and services. See the CMDHB Web Site for details.

Statistics:

• 91,000 inpatient admissions annually
• 354,000 day/outpatients annually
• 4700 staff
• 200 Senior Medical Officers