“promoting PA [physical activity] appears to improve determinants of mental health, such as depression, global self-worth and self-efficacy.” A review of physical activity interventions on determinants of mental health in children and adolescents…continue reading
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People Behind the Research – Rawiri Blundell
“The recognition of the rights of Māori as the indigenous people must take preference in any community research, especially with the number of global influences that can undermine Kaupapa Māori…continue reading
Improving the Performance of New Zealand Social Enterprises Symposium
The Improving the Performance of New Zealand Social Enterprises Symposium will be held on Thursday 4th April 9am – 1.30pm. At Level 2 Commerce Building, University of Otago, Dunedin Speakers include:…continue reading
March Events with Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga
The below events are coming up with Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga Professor Arturo Arias is a well-known expert on Central American literature, with a special emphasis on indigenous literature. He…continue reading
Linking Schools and Early Years Research Snapshot: Engaging Families
Linking Schools and Early Years Research Snapshot: Engaging Families “Children learn in the context of their families—the primary influence on children’s learning and development (DEECD, 2009).” The Murdoch Children’s Research…continue reading
Opportunity to register as a capability mentor to support MSD providers of social services
The Ministry for Social Development (MSD) has listed an Expression of Interest (EOI) on the Government Electronic Tenders Service (GETS) to identify and assess suppliers (individuals/organisations) to deliver capability mentoring…continue reading
Grants & Awards available in 2013 from Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga
From support for disseminating research at conferences and publishing, to internships and scholarships – Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga has the below opportunities available: Doctoral Bridging Grants 10 April 2013…continue reading
Rowing Against the Tide: Making the Case for Community Resilience
Rowing Against the Tide: Making the case for community resilience Caistor-Arendar, L., & Mguni, N. (2012, December). London: Young Foundation. Community resilience is a term that is increasingly used in…continue reading
Opportunities in Research & Evaluation with MoE
There are currently two vacancies being advertised Wellington-based, permanent, full time positions. Senior Research Analyst The Ministry of Education is committed to a fully inclusive education system. We aim to…continue reading
People Behind the Research – Fay Pouesi
Fay E Pouesi, (Ngati Ruanui, Ngaruahinerangi, Te Atiawa, and Pakeha) was awarded a Community Research New and Emerging Researcher Award in 2010 for her research,Te Puawaitanga O Te Ngakau: A…continue reading
Rangatahi Court: Evaluation of the early outcomes of Te Kooti Rangatahi
Rangatahi Court: Evaluation of the early outcomes of Te Kooti Rangatahi Kaipuke Limited. (2012, December). Wellington: Ministry of Justice. The report is a qualitative assessment, surveying those involved with the…continue reading
Glenn Inquiry announces NZ experts to join think tank
Owen Glenn’s pledge to contribute $80 million to addressing child abuse and family violence and fund a Commission of Inquiry is a welcome relief to a sector overburdened with work…continue reading