The boards that govern Non Governmental Organisations (NGOs) who deliver social services face a range of complex challenges. They must secure sustainable funding, comply with changes in the law and…continue reading
Non-profit Sector
Can community development practice survive neoliberalism in Aotearoa New Zealand?
By: Aimers, J & Walker, P.
Published: 2015-11-17
This article discusses the development and contested nature of community development practice and the effects of neoliberalism on community development in Aotearoa New Zealand. We describe how community development has…continue reading
Community Development Governance & Kaitiakitanga
Leadership
ANZTSR 2014 On “Not” Becoming an “Agent of the State”? Church-related social welfare agency ‘tactics’ in an era of government contracting
By: Doug Hynd
Published: 2014-10-28
United States, United Kingdom and Australian literature on the potential, and actual, impacts on not-for profit (NFP) social welfare and human services agencies of contracting with government highlight the risk…continue reading
Governance & Kaitiakitanga Government – Central & Local Religion & Spirituality
Health
NGO Health and Disability Network Governance Review
By: Nicola Rowe
Published: 2014-04-16
In February 2014, the NGO Health and Disability Network held five Good Governance workshops around New Zealand. These were attended by more than 150 board members from approx 85 non-profit…continue reading
Governance & Kaitiakitanga Health & Wellbeing Non-profit Sector
Economics
Do West Auckland children who witness family violence get an adequate response? An assessment of the current situation with suggested strategies for the future.
By: Deborah Yates
Published: 2012-10-30
The WAVES Trust is the umbrella organisation for all agencies working in family violence in West Auckland. WAVES commissioned research into the response by schools to children who witness FV.…continue reading
Children & Youth Crime & Safety Families, Whānau and Parenting Family Violence & Abuse Governance & Kaitiakitanga Mental Health Non-profit Sector Social Services Welfare & Benefits
Leadership
Governance in A Collective Context: A Study of Two Approaches
By: Brenda Campbell
Published: 2011-07-31
This report examines two models of governance used in non-profit organisations, namely a model based on collectivism which is founded on consensus decision-making involving people at all levels of the…continue reading
Governance & Kaitiakitanga Non-profit Sector
Leadership
Governance of Not for Profit Organisations in Auckland and Christchurch
By: David Haigh
Published: 2008-01-01
This research looks into the governance of 12 medium sized not for profits in Auckland and Christchurch. It also considers how they compare with theoretical models, the strategies for dealing…continue reading
Governance & Kaitiakitanga Non-profit Sector
Pacific Peoples
O Le Ala I Le Pule O Le Tautua: Pacific Peoples Participation in Governance in Aotearoa New Zealand
By: LEAD Centre for Not for Profit Governance and Leadership
Published: 2022
Pacific people have been in Aotearoa / New Zealand for generations and have made many meaningful contributions to their new home: contributions in the spheres of sport, education, the arts,…continue reading