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Now We Are Four report launched

The latest report from the University of Auckland’s Growing Up in New Zealand study shows a rise in obesity levels in the preschool children in the study, but a significant gap between parental perception of weight and the reality of their child’s weight according to international classifications of BMI.

Now We Are Four report released

The latest report from the Growing Up in New Zealand longitudinal study has just been released.

Too many antibiotics dispensed to New Zealand children

Almost all New Zealand children have taken antibiotic medications by the time they are five years of age according to new research from the University of Auckland’s Centre for Longitudinal Research – He Ara Ki Mua.

Gas heater link to child illness

Gas heaters used for home heating have been found to increase the risk of respiratory illnesses in young children, according to the latest research from the University of Auckland.

Centre student is finalist for prestigious Australasian College Award

Dr Jin Russell, a PhD candidate in the University of Auckland Centre for Longitudinal Research – He Ara Ki Mua, was recently recognised.

Initiative to support translation of Growing Up research into policy

Superu Children and Families Research Fund has been launched to assist policy-relevant research using Growing Up in New Zealand external data.