Early Years Research Centre: He Kōhanga Toi Tangata

New Barbie with type 1 diabetes could help kids with the condition feel seen – and help others learn

A doll might seem small. But to the right child, at the right moment, it could mean everything.

Is our mental health determined by where we live – or is it the other way round? New research sheds more light

The study tracked the same people year after year, looking at patterns over time and seeing how their mental health shifted.

A warning from the future: the risk if NZ gets climate adaptation policy wrong today

Real economic and community resilience means planning with people in mind, investing early and making sure no one is left behind.

A recipe for harm: supersized junk food ads near schools

Dr Victoria Egli is focused on children's nutritional health and how their environment impacts on their health outcomes.