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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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    Halloween cobwebs are frighteningly good DNA collectors

    Polyester Halloween cobwebs can be an effective way to collect genetic material that living things shed naturally into their environments.

    Research 31 Oct 2025
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    Nationwide study reveals escalating flood risk

    More than 750,000 New Zealanders live in locations exposed to flooding from one-in-100-year rainfall flooding events.

    News 30 Oct 2025
  • Tirama Te Marino Bramley's app is easy for all to use

    Waikato grad creates app to safeguard freshwater for future generations

    The award-winning prototype water-monitoring app is grounded in mātauranga Māori.

    Research 29 Oct 2025
  • Conversation Zohran Mamdani

    How a ‘sewer socialism’ revival could see Zohran Mamdani become New York’s next mayor

    Democratic candidate for mayor of New York City Zohran Mamdani looks increasingly like the one to beat at next week’s election. But he is up against more than the usual political challenges.

    Opinion 29 Oct 2025

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