by Challenge communications | Dec 10, 2018 | Directorate, Media release, Newsletter, Updates
A Better Start National Science Challenge has secured $20.5m funding to continue its mission-led programme of innovative research to improve the potential of young New Zealanders to lead healthy and successful lives for a further five years from June 2019. The funding...
by Challenge communications | Dec 10, 2018 | Media release, Newsletter, Resilient Teens, Science theme leader, Updates
By Sarah Hetrick and Tania Cargo As researchers supporting mental health and wellbeing for young people, we endorse the focus of He Ara Oranga, the report of the Government Inquiry into Mental Health and Addiction, on a more holistic approach to mental health and...
by Challenge communications | Oct 16, 2018 | Conference, Events, Media release, Updates, Workshop
Human development is shaped by the physical and human environment at all stages of life, so life course research is vital for improving health and wellbeing outcomes. What is the future of life course research in New Zealand? How can we all contribute and be involved?...
by Challenge communications | Sep 19, 2018 | Events, Healthy Weight, Media release, Partner
A new collaboration to develop a comprehensive picture of health and well-being in young Maori children has been signed between A Better Start National Science Challenge and Whai Maia, the cultural, educational and health arm of Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei. A Better Start...
