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

The Girls’ Project

The Girls’ project, a two-year investigation of girls’ use of violence and anti-social behaviour, which was conducted in the Tasman Police District between August 09 and August 11. The goal…continue reading

Evaluation Report Open Space Technology Hui

An evaluation looking at what the Open space Technology Hui looks like and what it hopes to achieve. Has it worked well and what can be improved and what were…continue reading

Advocacy in the New Zealand Not for Profit Sector

The research focuses on the nature of Government/Not for Profit sector relationships with particular to advocacy in New Zealand. It looks at the kinds of advocacy activities that NFPs organisations…continue reading

Supporting Community Resilience in Post-Quake Christchurch

After the Sept 2010 earthquake, a series of meetings were held with community organisations in Christchurch to enable them to learn from each other about supporting their communities and to…continue reading

Evaluation Report Seven Oaks Community Garden

An evaluation report looking at the key success stories and challenges faced by Project Lyttelton running the garden. Assessing the lessons learned and what can be applied to other projects…continue reading

Evaluation Report Lyttelton Harbour Festival of Walking

An evaluation report exploring the the short and longer term outcomes of the festival from the perspective of the guides and participants.

Evaluation Report Lyttelton Farmers Market

An evaluation of the Lyttelton Farmers Market from the perspective of regular customers, new customers and stall holders.

Evaluation Report Lyttelton Harbour Festival of Lights

Evaluations results of the Lyttelton Harbour Festival of Lights from the perspective of the advisory group, key stakeholders and the general public.

Pets as Pawns: The Co-Existence of Animal Cruelty and Family Violence

This study examined the link between animal cruelty and family violence. The issue was investigated with a combination of in-depth interviews and a survey of 203 Women’s Refuge clients and…continue reading

Out of the Blue: the dark side of creative enterprise

ABSTRACT ONLY: This article examines a situation where a group of local residents resisted a film being made. The film is “Out of the Blue” and the residents are from…continue reading

Ageing in Place in Golden Bay

An investigation into the population in Golden Bay and what they need to be able to ‘Age in Place’

Hei Tikitiki: Māori Rites of Passage & Youth Development

Summarises interviews with kaumatua/kuia from different rohe about their experiences of the transition to adulthood. Included in the report is a literature review on the subject of rites of passage…continue reading

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