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The News and musings from the yards, barrel halls and tasting panels, and from on the road traveled between.

PSN Users of Violence Literature Review 2024

Violence within families and relationships is a widespread and critical issue confronting New Zealand society. Intervention programmes that work with perpetrators are essential for reducing reoffending and protecting those who…continue reading

Posted on 12 November 2024 |

State Of The Sector 2024

Community Networks Aotearoa has released its 2024 State of the Sector report, marking a decade of research into the not-for-profit sector. The report highlights persistent challenges, including increased demand for…continue reading

Posted on 4 October 2024 |

State Of The Sector 2022

The State of the Sector report 2022 has been created and published by ComVoices and Community Networks Aotearoa (CNA). This report is part of a long-term project that examines trends…continue reading

Posted on 4 October 2024 |

Who Cares About Us? The Hidden Population of Current and Former Aotearoa/New Zealand Young Carers Reflect on Their Experiences

New Zealand [NZ] young carers are an invisible and disadvantaged population of children, youth, and young adults aged 25 years and under providing significant, ongoing care for a family member…continue reading

Posted on 2 October 2024 |

Voices from the Margins: Aotearoa/New Zealand Young Carers Reflect on Their Experiences

Young carers are a largely invisible and unsupported population of Aotearoa New Zealand (NZ) children and youth aged 25 years and under who physically, emotionally, socially, and/or spiritually support loved…continue reading

Posted on 2 October 2024 |

Workplace psychosocial stressors in the construction industry: Perspectives of construction industry stakeholders

Understanding psychosocial stressors in the construction industry is crucial for improving mental health outcomes. This research used qualitative methods, including 19 focus groups and 2 interviews with 115 industry workers,…continue reading

Posted on 2 October 2024 |

Critical Tiriti Analysis Community of Practice, 20/2/2023 – Māori Final Word

The webinar is a recording of the Community of Practice hui for Critical Tiriti Analysis and provides examples and discussions of the speakers' experience of using CTA with special focus…continue reading

Posted on 23 September 2024 |

MATES Construction Industry Well-being Survey Results, supported by ASB

The 2023 MATES Construction Industry Well-being Survey, supported by ASB, sheds light on the mental health and well-being of over 2,100 workers in New Zealand’s construction sector. The online and…continue reading

Posted on 20 September 2024 |

Wellbeing and Arts, Culture and Creativity in the Waikato

The Wellbeing and Arts, Culture and Creativity in the Waikato report explores the impact of arts, culture, and creativity on the overall well-being of Waikato residents. The report highlights that…continue reading

Posted on 13 September 2024 |

Whiria te Tāngata Social Impact Report 2024

The Whiria te Tāngata Social Impact Report 2024 highlights the impact of Creative Waikato’s pilot multi-community artist-in-residence program, aimed at improving social cohesion and community well-being through creative practice. The…continue reading

Posted on 13 September 2024 |

Child Cancer Foundation Social Impact Report 2024

The Child Cancer Foundation’s 2024 Social Impact Report, in partnership with Huber Social, highlights the significant impact of the Foundation on families navigating their child’s cancer journey. The Foundation offers…continue reading

Posted on 13 September 2024 |

Child Cancer Foundation 2022-23 Social Impact Report

The Child Cancer Foundation 2022-23 Social Impact Report highlights the Foundation’s ongoing efforts to support families of children diagnosed with cancer across New Zealand. The report outlines how the Foundation…continue reading

Posted on 13 September 2024 |