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The Drivers of Mothers’ Parental Leave Decisions
New research using Growing Up in New Zealand information has examined mothers’ parental leave intentions, preferences and the actual leave taken after birth.
Babies low in vitamin D at birth more likely to be hospitalised for respiratory infections
New University of Auckland research has found that newborns with lower levels of vitamin D are twice as likely to be admitted to hospital with acute respiratory infections during infancy.
Research signals potential new directions for school readiness policy
Research finds that children born to teen mothers are less ready for school, but identifies protective factors that could combat the impact of childhood adversities on readiness for school.
Cluster of disadvantage increases likelihood of pre-school injuries
New research finds that a cluster of disadvantage contributes to injuries in early childhood, but better support to address material need and family stress could help.
Growing Up in New Zealand kids in co-design workshop
Growing Up in New Zealand is leading the way in working with its young participants to co-design new digital ways of collecting information which will then be analysed using machine learning.
New role for Professor Susan Morton
Growing Up in New Zealand’s long-time research director, Professor Susan Morton, is taking on a new role as Foundation Director of the study.
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