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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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  • Waikato University study shows Pharmac diabetes funding saved lives, warns against proposed reversal

    University of Waikato research found Pharmac’s 2021 decision to widen diabetes drug access for Māori and Pacific people saved lives, amid plans to reverse the policy.

    News 19 May 2026
  • Future big droughts may be worse than we think – NZ’s past shows why

    It's thought New Zealand’s most extreme drought history has effectively been overlooked in modern policymaking.

    Opinion 15 May 2026
  • Shark enthusiast honoured with top academic medal

    Waikato graduate Sebastian Ross has received the Dr Andrew Smith Medal for Academic Excellence. The shark ecology researcher will begin a PhD at Florida International University focusing on the shark fin trade genetics.

    Alumni 11 May 2026
  • Waikato University nurses backed with Southern Cross scholarship boost

    Nine Bachelor of Nursing students have received up to $30,000 per student to help with study and clinical placement costs.

    News 08 May 2026

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