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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

  • puberty

    Puberty blockers: why politicians overriding doctors sets a dangerous precedent

    The government has placed a burden of proof on puberty blockers that we do not place on other paediatric care.

    Opinion 21 Nov 2025
  • sentinel 2 satellite

    Second deployment of underwater sensors shines light on ‘marine darkwaves’ in Waihau Bay

    Underwater sensors in Waihau Bay are capturing how sediment-driven marine darkwaves reduce light to reefs and kelp, providing new data to support iwi-led stewardship and protect coastal ecosystems.

    Research 20 Nov 2025
  • Dr Florian Spoerl

    University of Waikato powers up research partnerships with new appointment

    Dr Florian Spoerl has been appointed as the new Director - Commercial and Business Partnerships.

    SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure 19 Nov 2025
  • Naianga Tapiata

    Waikato University student awarded world’s top scholarship, heads to Oxford

    Naianga Tapiata has been named a Rhodes Scholar - becoming first graduate of a kura Kaupapa Māori to receive one of the world’s most prestigious academic scholarships.

    News 19 Nov 2025

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07 858 5171
wmier@waikato.ac.nz
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