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What works with Māori: What the People Said Research Report
A Families Comission Research Report Dr Kathie Irwin, Lillian Hetet, Sarah Maclean and Gene Potae This report is the concluding publication from a body of work undertaken by the Commission…
What Works for Maori
The purpose of this review was to study evidence from five major domains of endeavour to identify a common set of interventions, initiatives, approaches and practices that increases understanding of…
Window on Waikato Poverty Imbalances and Inequalities: Issue Five – July 2013
The fifth issue of Anna Cox and Dr Rose Black’s report into the poverty experienced in Waikato is available in the Community Research kete (basket). Growing inequalities are leading to…
Children: The Journal of the Office of the Children’s Commissioner
Communities in Action: Growing Our Kids Spring 2013 “This edition of Children examines the role that communities and non-government organisations play in alleviating some of the effects of poverty on…
Stepping Through Transitions – New Book
Stepping Through Transitions: management, leadership and governance in not-for-profit organisations is a richly illustrated research-based study of organisational development in NZ organisations. The research showed that many very well meaning organisations…
Evidence for the World we Want – International Year of Evaluation 2015
Using evaluation to improve people’s lives through better policy making 2015 declared as International Year of Evaluation The aim of designating 2015 as the International Year of Evaluation is to advocate…
Te Pūwānanga, Available Now
Te Pūwānanga (Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga’s quarterly newsletter) is out. This issue includes, among other news: • Spotlight on Research: Mauri Piki, Mauri Tū, Mauri Ora!…
Inequality in Islington: Where are the Middle Class?
This report was conducted on Islington, an area of London where the gap between the wealthy and the poor is stark, and forecast to become more so by 2020. The…
Colonialism as a Broader Social Determinant of Health
“…..there are real health effects of social, political, and economic marginalization embodied within individuals, which can collectively affect entire communities.” This paper, written by Karina Czyzewski, University of Toronto, explores…
Social well-being in New Zealand – Workshop
Social well-being in New Zealand – Workshop on insights from the General Social Survey 2012 Wellington – 6 November 2013, 2pm – 4.30pm With the recent release of the findings…
Collective Impact Workshop 19-20 November 2013
The concept of Collective Impact offers a powerful, fresh approach to collaboration. Collective Impact occurs when organisations from a range of sectors agree to tackle specific social problems, with strong…
Evaluation of Community Learning Trust Pilots: Summary of Key Findings
September 2013 15 community learning trust pilots were set up by the Department of Business, Innovation and Skills (UK) to test new ways of planning and delivering community learning between…