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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

  • National insecurity: what happens when countries start to lose their sense of identity?

    The search for security and meaning in a fractured world is increasingly influencing state behaviour and global politics.

    Opinion 05 Jun 2026
  • UN report warns AI could soon use 3% of world’s electricity and more water than we need to drink

    A UN report warns AI's rapid growth could consume 3% of global electricity and vast amounts of water, raising concerns about environmental sustainability, resource competition and climate impacts.

    Opinion 04 Jun 2026
  • Surf, sewage, survival – young athletes on the frontline of climate change

    The impacts are not limited to the immediate aftermath of extreme weather events but can continue for months afterwards.

    News 04 Jun 2026
  • Why a US ‘freeloading’ claim has put the heat on NZ’s independent foreign policy

    US criticism that NZ is “freeloading” on defence spending has intensified debate over New Zealand’s independent foreign policy, balancing stronger security ties with the US against preserving sovereign decision-making.

    Opinion 04 Jun 2026

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wmier@waikato.ac.nz
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