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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

  • Dr David Coventry is the University of Waikato's Writer in Residence for 2026

    Writing to his own beat: David Coventry to take up residence at University of Waikato

    Dr David Coventry will spend 2026 at Waikato writing short stories set during the 1981 Springbok Tour, exploring the psychology of a divided nation.

    News 02 Mar 2026
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    There are more than 4.6 million food posts on TikTok alone. Why, then, do we still love cookbooks?

    Today’s cookbook audiences can be divided into three major groups: aspirational readers, everyday cooks and escapists.

    Opinion 26 Feb 2026
  • 2026 Economics Forum

    Big choices, real consequences

    Waikato Management School Pro Vice-Chancellor Jennifer Kerr shares key insights and reflects on standout conversations from the 2026 New Zealand Economics Forum.

    Opinion 24 Feb 2026
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    Digital storytelling is reshaping how children read, write and imagine, Waikato PhD student finds

    Gisela de Castro, a PhD candidate at the University, has transformed children’s letters from across NZ into animated digital stories, exploring place, creativity and how technology is shaping modern literacy.

    Research News 24 Feb 2026

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wmier@waikato.ac.nz
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