Loneliness is a distressing emotional state of not having meaningful connections with others. This study looked at levels of loneliness in Auckland, using data from Statistics NZ and Auckland Council.…
Ethnicity and Diversity
Challenges to the proof of violence, and social stigma for ethnic migrant women in the current Victims of Family Violence (VFV) visa policy in Aotearoa New Zealand
By: Irene Ayallo and Tyler Kelly
Published: 2023-10-03
Analyses showed that victim-survivors face significant barriers in accessing this visa. Proving violence and an inability to return to their country of origin due to social stigma are complex and…
Advocacy
Aotearoa New Zealand Government Evacuation and Resettlement Support for the 2021 Afghanistan: PROJECT FINDINGS
By: Amnesty International, World Vision, Action Station
Published: 2023-10-10
On 15 August 2021, the Taliban seized control of Afghanistan, prompting many individuals at risk to seek safety elsewhere. Deeply concerned by the dire human rights situation, a coalition of…
resettlement
Refugee and Asylum seekers
Community-led culture-centered prevention of family violence and sexual violence
By: Pooja Jayan,- Mohan Dutta, Pooja Jayan, Christine Elers, Md Mahbubur Rahman, Francine Whittfield, Phoebe Elers, Selina Metuamate, Venessa Pokaia, De’Anne Jackson, Bronwyn Kerr, Shakila Hashim, Negin Nematollahi, Christina Teikmata-Tito, Jie Liu, Ihaia Raharuhi, Andee Zorn, Stephen Bray, Akbar Shah Bin Mohd Sharif, Sarah Holdaway, Claire Kake-O’Meara
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Culture-centered engagement with ethnic communities on violence prevention Pooja Jayan engaged with ethnic and migrant communities in the Manawatu region to identify existing community needs in the context of primary…
Education
O le Fa’atamasoali’iga a Tautai Matapalapala – A Soul-Searching and Far-Reaching Voyage of the Tautai
By: Tufulasi Taleni
Published: 2023-10-01
Effective educational leadership characteristics that bring about changes in schools that support Pacific children to make a better start in their learning, health and well-being. This research investigates the Pacific…
Housing
Where Will We Live in The Future? “Ta tatou kainga e noho ana ki hea a te wa heke mai”
By: Colleen Brown and Alan Johnson
Published: 2021-03-31
Our research project was conducted throughout 2020 with the support of Alan Johnson from the Child Poverty Action Group. The report gives a voice to disabled people’s concerns about the…
Health
Continence NZ Service Users – Research and Service Review
By: Laura Fear and Celeita Williams
Published: 2023-09-22
This research was commissioned to deliver a review of the services provided by Continence NZ and make recommendations as to how the organisation can most effectively serve those living with…
Education & Training Health & Wellbeing
Non-profit Sector
State of Volunteering in Aotearoa 2022
By: Tūao Aotearoa - Volunteering New Zealand
Published: 2022-12-01
The State of Volunteering is Volunteering New Zealand’s flagship report on the state of the community and voluntary sector. Over the years, this report has evolved, reflecting the demands of…
Volunteering
Advocacy
“We Want to Contribute”: Former Refugees’ Perspectives and Aspirations on Economic Integration
By: Associate Professor Huibert Peter de Vries - University of Canterbury; Associate Professor Nirosha Wellalage - University of South Australia; Dr Nadeera Ranabahu – University of Canterbury; Dr Ruth Helen Samujh - Capric Enterprises (NZ) Limited; Sandya Rajapakshe - Refugee Orientation Centre Trust
Published: 2023-07-28
The economic and subsequent societal benefits that former refugees offer a host country is poorly understood in New Zealand. These former refugees are noted to be a most vulnerable minority…