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Survey to Reveal What Makes New Zealand Teens Tick

A survey of more than 6,000 young people aiming to uncover what shapes the wellbeing of today’s teenagers starts today.

Government extends funding for Growing Up in New Zealand

The Growing Up in New Zealand(GUiNZ) study, a comprehensive longitudinal research project that has tracked the lives of more than 6,000 young New Zealanders since 2009, has secured further government funding to continue its work.

New research examines structural disadvantage in rangatahi Māori mental wellbeing

Research published today by Growing Up in New Zealand has identified patterns of structural disadvantage experienced by rangatahi Māori, and looks at mental wellbeing and cultural connectedness.

Storytelling with our participants - a weekend shoe designed using data from Growing Up in New Zealand!

Young participants from Growing Up in New Zealand were invited to enter a quiz and for this data to be used to design a pair of shoes.

A tribute to Professor Richie Poulton of the Dunedin Study

Many of you have heard the sad news that Professor Richie Poulton has passed away after a battle with cancer. He was only 61. Richie was the Director of the Dunedin Study for 23 years. His passing is a sad loss for our social and health sciences. His work on the Dunedin Study and child poverty reduction was tireless. Our thoughts are with his wife, Dr Sandhya Ramrakha and their daughter Priyanka at this sad time.

Young people signing up for innovative new wellbeing research app

Almost 500 young people have signed up so far for an innovative new app, released by the University of Auckland, which is providing a new way for young people to share their stories and experiences of wellbeing.