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01.12.2025  
Wicked problems, policy and politics
New Zealand faces a growing list of complex challenges. Climate change, youth offending, inequality, energy security and the future of superannuation all fit the definition of “wicked problems.” They involve many interconnected causes and cannot...

05.11.2025  
Foundations to thrive: Policy briefs for child and family wellbeing
Foundations to thrive: policy briefs for child and family wellbeing, authored by Dr Felicia Low and Dr Seungyeon Kim, consolidates years of Koi Tū’s relevant research into accessible policy briefs.

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31.10.2025  
Addressing youth mental distress in Aotearoa New Zealand
Globally, youth mental health challenges are rising. Within Aotearoa New Zealand, our young people aged 15-24 are reporting rates of psychological distress higher than any other age group.

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31.10.2025  
Pathways to wellbeing: A youth-led exploration of mental health in Aotearoa New Zealand
Young people in Aotearoa New Zealand, like their peers around the world, are experiencing declining mental health and wellbeing.

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23.10.2025  
Flourishing through time
Our lives begin earlier than many realise, even before birth. From conception to young adulthood, early environments shape our lifelong health, learning, and wellbeing.

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