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The News and musings from the yards, barrel halls and tasting panels, and from on the road traveled between.
Animals and social work: An emerging field of practice for Aotearoa New Zealand
Social Work is traditionally human-centered in practice, even though for many the bond between humans and animals is the most fundamental of daily-lived experiences. The intent of this paper is…continue reading
Posted on 30 November 2015 |
Hearts and Minds of Katikati – Ngā Ngākau me ngā Hinengaro o Katikati
The purpose of Katikati Taiao Hearts and Minds Research was to investigate the potential and possibilities for a reinvigorated community sense of identity and belonging. The research focused on whether…continue reading
Posted on 26 September 2019 |
Findings of the Reading in Workplace Literacy Programmes Study
The Reading in Workplace Literacy Programmes Study was undertaken to investigate whether providing additional reading materials for interest or enjoyment would help increase the reading skills of participants in workplace…continue reading
Posted on 29 October 2015 |
Developing Cultural Heritage Management Practice By Understanding Community Relationships to the Preservation of Submerged Cultural Heritage in Taranaki, Aotearoa New Zealand
Taranaki has a rich and diverse history related to maritime culture. Located on the lower west coast of the North Island, this region was most notable historically for the Taranaki…continue reading
Posted on 24 September 2019 |
Not Just High-Vis and Hard Hats
Drawing on Canterbury and Victoria experience, his report discusses and gives examples of the role of the non-profit sector in disaster risk reduction, readiness, response and recovery. While many see…continue reading
Posted on 13 October 2015 |
Social service system: the funding gap and how to bridge it
Independent study that quantifies the gap between what not-for-profit social service providers in NZ are funded to deliver and the real cost. I finds there is an estimated $630 million…continue reading
Posted on 6 September 2019 |
Wellington Region Collective Impact Feasibility Study Nov 2014
‘Collective Impact’ has been sweeping the non-profit world by storm, beginning in North America and gaining popularity in Australia and New Zealand. Collective Impact sees that no single organisation can…continue reading
Posted on 8 October 2015 |
Maori and Indigenous housing annotated biblography
The brief states that the Kāinga Tahi Kāinga Rua Strategic Research Area recognises the dual and complex nature of Māori identities and the many communities in which we construct our…continue reading
Posted on 3 September 2019 |
EVALUATING THE IMPACT OF RURAL SKILLS DEVELOPMENT TRAINING FOR POVERTY ALLEVIATION IN BULILIMA DISTRICT IN PLUMTREE
This research is to evaluate the impact of rural skills development trainings for poverty alleviation in Bulilima district in Plumtre, Zimbabwe. The reason for this research was to find out…continue reading
Posted on 7 October 2015 |
Social procurement: an opportunity to build sustainable communities
Social procurement is a powerful tool for addressing targeted aspects of social disparity while also purchasing required products, services or supplies. Infrastructure development, for instance, can also deliver training within…continue reading
Posted on 3 September 2019 |
ToughLove Programme for parents evaluation
Evaluation of ToughLove parenting programme. funded by Lottery Community Sector Research Committee.
Posted on 7 October 2015 |
Homeless and landless in two generations – Averting the Māori housing disaster
In 1936 71% of Māori lived in dwellings that the whānau owned, by 1991 the ownership rate had fallen to 56%, by 2013 it was at 43%, and today…continue reading
Posted on 3 September 2019 |