It's that time of year where we find out what big academic research projects will be funded and what new knowledge will created with the 2023 Marsden Fund grants.
Te Pūtea Rangahau a Marsden has allocated $83.59 million dollars to 123 research projects across Aotearoa New Zealand.
Dr Andrea Teng from the Department of Health at the University of Otago is one of the lucky recipients.
She's researching the effects of Tonga's world-leading, comprehensive taxation on unhealthy foods.
She talks to Jesse about her work.
Close up of fast food snacks and drink on table. Photo: 123rf.com
