The University of Auckland, known as Waipapa Taumata Rau, is New Zealand's leading university and hosts the Pūtahi Manawa | Healthy Hearts for Aotearoa New Zealand Centre of Research Excellence (CoRE). This national center focuses on addressing heart health inequities, particularly for Māori and Pacific Peoples, by fostering collaboration between communities, researchers, and health professionals. The university is committed to creating a culturally safe environment and promoting equity in health outcomes, while also providing a supportive and flexible working environment for its staff.