The new generation of New Zealanders - with Dr Susan Morton
Channel: cafescientifiquenz
Date: 09/12/2011

Susan Morton discusses the new generation of New Zealanders -- evidence from the Growing Up in New Zealand study at Café Scientifique, hosted by the Auckland Museum Institute, Friends of the Auckland Museum on Wednesday, October 26th 2011

Growing Up in New Zealand is a longitudinal study following the development of nearly 7,000 children, in the context of their families, from pre-birth to early adulthood. The study is designed to provide up-to-date, population relevant information about growing up in New Zealand in the 21st century, and is unique in its capacity to provide a comprehensive picture of child development and to consider outcomes for Māori, Pacific and Asian children as well as European and other New Zealanders.
 
Growing Up is a huge undertaking, with the worthy goal of helping government and other agencies to develop appropriate evidence-based policies to improve the lives of children.  But does it really take a multi-million dollar research programme to tell us what makes for a good start to life?  And are we ready to hear what the study might reveal about our children and their potential to thrive? 
 
Susan Morton is the Research Director of Growing Up in New Zealand, and discussed the study's history and approach, and its implications for our understanding of family life in New Zealand.

Find out more about the Growing up in New Zealand study here: http://www.growingup.co.nz/