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The News and musings from the yards, barrel halls and tasting panels, and from on the road traveled between.
Challenges Faced – Implications for Policy: The Everyday Lives of Eastern European Women in New Zealand
This study explored the everyday lives, aspirations, and coping strategies of seven Eastern European immigrant women in New Zealand who came from Bulgaria, the former Eastern Germany, Hungary, Poland, Romania,…continue reading
Posted on 28 January 2020 |
Rangatahi Initiative: Process Evaluation
WCA hosts the Rangatahi Initiative which works in “hard to reach” whānau (mostly Black Power affiliated) with a focus on improving physical and emotional/mental health outcomes. It operates as a…continue reading
Posted on 13 November 2012 |
HEARTS AND MINDS OF KATIKATI – NGĀ NGĀKAU ME NGĀ HINENGARO O KATIKATI
The Hearts and Minds of Katikati research project was conceived by the Katikati Taiao and supported with funding from the Lotteries commission. The Hearts and Minds research aims to provide…continue reading
Posted on 28 January 2020 |
Te Kawai Toro – Report of analysis of expressions of interest 2006
In 2006 the J R McKenzie Trust invited expressions of interest from Māori community organisations for grants supporting whānau development. This resulted in a large and diverse response. This document…continue reading
Posted on 13 November 2012 |
Refugees as ‘Others’: Social and cultural citizenship rights for refugees in NZ health services
Citizenship, as effective social, cultural and economic participation for refugee groups, depends on appropriate institutional structures and processes in resettlement societies. This thesis using critical social theoretical perspectives addresses the…continue reading
Posted on 27 January 2020 |
Mahi Aroha: Māori Perspectives on Volunteering and Cultural Obligations
Volunteering for Māori is based on the notion of whanaungatanga (kinship) and the benefits derived from contributing to the common good. Within Māori culture, conceptions of self are linked to…continue reading
Posted on 13 November 2012 |
Social Policy Journal of New Zealand Issue 37 Te Puna Whakaaro. Chapter ‘Health”. Public Health System Responsiveness to Refugee Groups in New Zealand: Activation from the Bottom Up.
Issue 37 of the Social Policy Journal of New Zealand comprises research papers on a wide range of topics with implications for policy across the social sector. Research relating to…continue reading
Posted on 26 January 2020 |
Te Rarawa Community Research
This presentation to the 2010 Community Research Awards provides insight into the approach to community research by the Te Rarawa Iwi Research and Development Group (IRD), Te Runanga O Te…continue reading
Posted on 2 November 2012 |
Refugee Health Care: A Handbook for Health Professionals
In the 10 years since the publication of the first refugee health handbook there have been considerable steps taken toward improving long-term settlement outcomes for refugees settled in New Zealand.…continue reading
Posted on 26 January 2020 |
The PATH Planning Tool and its Potential for Whānau Research
This paper outlines use of the PATH in Māori communities in Aotearoa New Zealand by Kataraina Pipi over the past eight years, including an examination of: • The foundations and…continue reading
Posted on 2 November 2012 |
Best Practice Principles: CALD Cultural Competency Standards and Framework.
The purpose of this document is to:1. Provide Information about CALD population demographics and characteristics, increasing workforce diversity, service barriers, and why the need for cultural competence2. Recommend Best Practice…continue reading
Posted on 26 January 2020 |
He Waka eke Noa – Health and Disability sector NGOs: Towards a whānau-centered approach
This paper identifies the key strengths of the health and disability sector NGOs (non-government organisations) and the challenges and opportunities ahead for progressing towards a whānau-centred approach.
Posted on 2 November 2012 |