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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

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    Trump’s Greenland grab is part of a new space race – and the stakes are getting higher

    Greenland sits at the crossroads of two fast-shifting frontiers: a warming Arctic and an increasingly militarised outer space.

    Opinion 23 Jan 2026
  • Karaitiana at the University’s 50th anniversary celebrations in 2014

    He maimai aroha ki a Karaitiana Tamatea. Moe mai rā. A tribute to Karaitiana Tamatea

    Colleagues and friends share their memories of an educator whose greatest passion was teaching the younger generations.

    News 22 Jan 2026
  • Marine dark waves

    New study sheds light on the threat of ‘marine darkwaves’ to ocean life

    Study reveals marine darkwaves: sudden periods of underwater darkness caused by storms, sediment and algal blooms, cutting light to the seafloor and threatening kelp, seagrass and corals seas.

    Opinion 21 Jan 2026
  • 9403d Lucy Tannahill and Scent Dogs 8 (2)

    Meet the University of Waikato dogs joining the battle against gold clams

    The pooches are being trained to help combat invasive pests in Lake Karapiro.

    News 20 Jan 2026

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07 858 5171
wmier@waikato.ac.nz
Ko te Tangata | For the People

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