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
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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
Whānau Ora action research is providing tangible evidence of transformation following whānau planning and engagement.
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
Striking a Better Balance: A State of the Nation Report from the Salvation Army
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
Writer’s Toolkit #7: Providing Directions for Readers
I’ve talked in previous toolkit posts about getting a focus for your writing and using tools like the SmartArt tool in Microsoft Word to figure out a layout or map…continue reading
Tamakaiwānanga – Māori Boys at Secondary School: A qualitative study of Māori boys’ motivation and engagement in NCEA Level 1
This paper looks at the experiences that Māori male rangatahi have had within the education system and with NCEA Level 1. The research was commissioned by Te Puni Kōkiri in…continue reading
Consultation on the proposed Māori Language Strategy
(From the Te Puni Kōkiri website) Consultation hui on the proposed new Māori Language Strategy will take place between 10 – 21 February 2014, announced Māori Affairs Minister, Dr. Pita…continue reading
Tino Rangatiratanga:How Self-determination Can Heal a Broken Village
Inspired by the high rate of child abuse in this country. This is a valuable resource, by Barbara Gilbert, for all those wanting to understand the link between In-determination and…continue reading
Violence Prevention Project:Evaluation Report
Violence Prevention Project for young women clients of Women’s Refuge: Evaluation report This report summarises key findings from an independent evaluation of the Violence Prevention Project. This project, funded by…continue reading
MAI Journal: A call for paper submissions
For consideration for publication in this year’s MAI Journal, papers need to be submitted before the 1st of April. Visit the MAI website for further information about the types of…continue reading
Talking with Heather Gifford
Dr Heather Gifford is Research Director of Whakauae Research for Māori Health and Development, based in Whanganui. Whakauae is dedicated to broadening the research capacity of Ngāti Hauiti and providing…continue reading
Looking back on the Fostering Te Pā Harakeke Research Symposium
25th-26th of November 2013 Hutia te rito o te harakeke, Kei whea te komako e ko? Ki mai ki ahau – He aha te mea nui o te Ao? Maku…continue reading