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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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  • 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
  • Donald Trump - Conversation

    Comedians and kings: is Donald Trump reviving the ancient crime of lèse-majesté?

    Donald Trump has a problem with comedian Seth Meyers and it fits a consistent pattern of hyper-sensitivity to criticism and satire.

    Opinion 19 Nov 2025
  • Aging   The Conversation

    As people live longer and healthier, nurse training needs to respond to avoid ageist attitudes

    Life expectancy in New Zealand has increased dramatically over the past five decades. In 1970, men lived on average to 68. Today, it’s over 80.

    Opinion 18 Nov 2025

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wmier@waikato.ac.nz
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