Events
Conferences, forums, webinars and workshopsA Better Start Finishes After 10 Years
On the 30th of June 2024 it will have been 10 years of the A Better Start: E Tipu e Rea National Science Challenge. A Challenge that has brought together top researchers from all over the motu to investigate creative, and innovative science to support our tamariki...
Nourishing Hawkes Bay Pleased School Lunches Remain
A Better Start National Science Challenge funded the research that the team at EIT completed looking into the effectiveness of the Ka Ora Ka Ako Healthy School Lunch Programme, and while it is a relief the Government has committed to two more years of funding for...
Looking into the Future – Symposium 2024
We held our final symposium on the 10th of April, showcasing our latest research findings and impacts, we reflected on the national impact we collectively achieved with whānau, communities, stakeholders, and implementation partners. However, it’s critical to...
Latest Newsletter Out Now!
Latest info about child health & wellbeing from A Better Start Click here to read the: March 2024 issue of A Better Start National Science Challenge e-newsletter. In this issue to you can read all about: The New Book That Celebrates Indigenous and Western...
What is the evidence that free lunches are worth investing in? Watch the webinar now.
There has been much speculation in the media about the benefits of free Healthy School Lunches. So here is your chance to hear the facts from three expert researchers: Kelly Garton, PhD, Pippa McKelvie-Sebileau and Boyd Swinburn, when it comes to the health,...
What is the evidence that free lunches are worth investing in? Watch the webinar now.
There has been much speculation in the media about the benefits of free Healthy School Lunches. So here is your chance to hear the facts from three expert researchers: Kelly Garton, PhD, Pippa McKelvie-Sebileau and Boyd Swinburn, when it comes to the health,...
Announcing the 2024 A Better Start National Science Challenge Symposium
The Symposium will be held on Wednesday 10th April 2024 April in Auckland. Please click here to find out more and see the details about the programme. We are excited to announce our Keynote Speakers, Professor Harriet Hiscock and Professor Ken Ong. As well as Dr...
Free Webinar: Spotlight on Autism Research
Thursday 2 November 7.30pm | Spotlight on Autism Research: Long-term benefits for young Autistic people who receive funding support in health and education. Cutting-edge research: gut microbiome transfers to relieve gut issues for Autistic people, a world first...
September 2023 Newsletter Out Now!
Latest info about child health & wellbeing from A Better Start Click here to read the: September 2023 issue of A Better Start National Science Challenge e-newsletter. In this issue to you can read all about: – Aims to help those with Autism and Gut Troubles –...
Free Webinar: Assessing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on childhood vaccine uptake with integrated administrative data
Free Webinar: Wednesday 13 September 12.00pm This study examines the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on childhood vaccination coverage in New Zealand using population-wide administrative data. For each immunisation event from 6 weeks to 4 years, we compare children...
