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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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News

  • 9259h Staff Excellence Awards 49

    A night of celebration as Waikato Staff Excellence Awards spotlight outstanding achievements

    The annual awards are a reminder of the exceptional talent, hard work and positive impact University staff have on students, the University community, and each other.

    News 11 Dec 2025
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    Year 12 results are being released. What if you don’t want to share your ATAR with friends and family?

    This can be a tough time for students who are disappointed in their rank, or who simply see this as private information and don’t want to share.

    Opinion 11 Dec 2025
  • Tokoroa   The Conversation

    Through the mill: Tokoroa’s tough year was about much more than job losses

    For Kinleith Mill, cycles of new owners, restructuring and retrenchment have been a fact of life since the 1980s. Each ownership change and downsizing has affected the mill’s workforce – and, inevitably, the Tokoroa community.

    Opinion 10 Dec 2025
  • nzgsm building contractor announcement

    Main contractor appointed to New Zealand Graduate School of Medicine build

    The new medical school building marks an exciting step forward in the development of the University's Hamilton campus.

    Division of Health 08 Dec 2025

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