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Early Years Research Centre: He Kōhanga Toi Tangata

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Early Years Research Centre

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Who we are

Our scholars focus on early years research, exploring pedagogy, policy, and community connections in childhood centres and schools for children aged 0 to 8.

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  • Seapods 2025

    Major research initiative sheds light on land and sea connections in Tauranga Moana

    The Tiwaiwaka Ecological Corridors project is uncovering how what happens on land shapes the health and resilience of Tauranga Moana’s marine environment.

    Research 13 Nov 2025
  • Impact research event 1

    From ideas to impact: Waikato’s HIKO Hub hosts a day of connection and collaboration

    The day aimed to build a shared understanding among researchers of how to plan for research impact.

    Research 12 Nov 2025
  • Uninhabited island in the Solomon Islands credit Vicki Garside Unsplash (2)

    Waikato researcher calls for a rethink of Pacific climate change imagery

    Dr Olli Hellmann's research shows photographs of low-lying islands surrounded by vast oceans are routinely used to visualise sea-level rise.

    News 12 Nov 2025
  • tedx uow benjamin djain

    TEDxUniversity of Waikato 2025: experts tackle global challenges with new perspectives

    Open to the public for the first time, TEDxUniversity of Waikato saw experts share their research impact in short, engaging talks.

    News 10 Nov 2025

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07 858 5171
wmier@waikato.ac.nz
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