The Centre for Asian Health Research and Evaluation (CAHRE), a research unit at the University of Auckland, is based at the School of Population Health (SOPH) in Tamaki. The centre has a strong focus on current Asian Health issues, and seeks to develop strategic ways to improve and visualise the health status of the fastest growing population in New Zealand. It also values partnerships with other research academics to further its goals. They include:

• To establish a centre of national and international excellence in understanding health issues affecting Asian communities
• To cultivate an inter-disciplinary approach to studying Asian health
• To provide research-based information to enhance the capacity of health services in delivering effective and culturally appropriate interventions
• To conduct research that can foster health amongst Asians in New Zealand
• To collaborate with Asian communities, business, local government, and ministries to further research in the areas of Asian health
• To build a new focal point of exchange on Asian health with both the local and international research communities
• To disseminate and analyse the outcomes of relevant Asian health research