The NCLR has partnerships with lifecourse related research groups around New Zealand and internationally. This involves active research partnerships as well as advisory roles. Principal relationships are with:
- The Dunedin Multidisciplinary Health and Development Research Unit (DMHDRU) (Department of Psychology, University of Otago, Dunedin)
- Christchurch Health and Development Study (Department of Psychological Medicine, University of Otago, Christchurch)
- Te Pou Tiringa (New Plymouth)
- Pacific Islands Families Study (Auckland University of Technology, Auckland)
- COMPASS (University of Auckland, Auckland)
