Increasingly, applied researchers and Indigenous communities are genuinely seeking common ground to undertake research projects that are particularly attentive to issues of ownership and outcomes. Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR) has…continue reading

POSTED ON: 5 March 2014

2014 Waipuna Hotel and Conference Centre 8th-10th, July 2014 Call for Abstracts: The Health Research Council of New Zealand is holding its Biennial Hui Whakapiripiri aimed at those who share…continue reading

POSTED ON: 3 March 2014

A comprehensive international study into financial reporting for not-for-profit organisations (NPOs) was released in February. The research was commissioned by UK accounting professionals organization CCAB – Accountants for Growth, and…continue reading

POSTED ON: 3 March 2014

Centre for Mental Health Research, University of Auckland, 2013 This report begins with the grizzly fact that, “58% of all reported violent crime between 2010 and 2011 were the result of…continue reading

POSTED ON: 27 February 2014

It is widely recognized that a capable and competent Māori health workforce is central to improving health outcomes for Māori. However, little attention has been paid to the development of…continue reading

POSTED ON: 26 February 2014

E Tu Whānau has been developed by the Māori Reference Group for the Taskforce for Action on Violence within Families (MRG) and it belongs to everyone. Still in its early…continue reading

POSTED ON: 24 February 2014

Applications are now open for grants to budding researchers who wish to share their research at National and or International level through a conference forum. There are 10 grants worth…continue reading

POSTED ON: 21 February 2014

Kia Ora Koutou, We from the Whānau Ora Research website team are looking to hear feedback from you on the website and what your experience has been with us. The…continue reading

POSTED ON: 20 February 2014

Research report (UK), January 2014 Research looking at the most effective ways of encouraging high-achieving, disadvantaged pupils into higher education. Despite increased participation in higher education, there is still a…continue reading

POSTED ON: 19 February 2014

Recently I was on my way to a community research hui (meeting) with some colleagues and we got talking about how change happens for people, including for whānau (Māori families)…continue reading

POSTED ON: 19 February 2014

Action research– as part of the wider measurement activity for the Whānau Ora approach– is focused on providing evidence of provider practice, developing improved whānau -centred service delivery and the…continue reading

POSTED ON: 17 February 2014

Some good news on the state of our nation: Crime is at a 34-year low Incomes and employment are rising Teenage pregnancy has plunged Infant mortality is the lowest in our…continue reading

POSTED ON: 13 February 2014