The future of healthy homes will be discussed at the next Whanganui Science Forum talk.
Professor Philippa Howden-Chapman will give a lecture titled "Home Truths" on April 26.
Professor Howden-Chapman believes the poor standard of current housing, and the inability of many people on low incomes to access decent housing, are problems that are avoidable.
So she suggests a new way forward for New Zealand housing that is is healthy, inclusive and sustainable.
Professor Howden-Chapman is a professor of public health at the University of Otago, where she teaches public policy.