A full needs analysis of the early childhood communities from Haast to Punakaiki on the West Coast. The triangulation method involved interviews with parents, early childhood teachers, primary schools, playgroup…

The study describes multiple systemic barriers to former refugee groups receiving adequate and equitable support in New Zealand health, housing, income support, education and social services. Access to services is…

This compilation of case studies, examples and commentaries forms the third part of a set of materials relating to ethics in community-based participatory research (CBPR). Part I comprises a set…

…challenging, with variations of lived experiences and no easy reconciliation when conflicts of interest arise. One person’s attempts to achieve comfort and mastery of their environment can impact on other’s…

This case study reviews a series of events using a deliberation approach that have taken place in Porirua City. The nature of these activities is considered in relation to how…

A stock-take of community organisations and their social services in Waitakere as part of the Local Services Mapping Initiative co-ordinated by Family and Community Services….

The case studies were chosen by the leadership team at Community Waitakere. While Community Waitakere operates in the community development space, the case studies are not entirely from organisations that…

…services are often non-existent in countries of origin. The interventions offered in western countries such as physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language therapy may be unknown and therefore poorly understood by…

…learnt. Leadership, planning, communication strategies, and identification of existing community resources were critical. ‘Adopt a site’ strategies provided regular opportunities for residents to connect with and become involved in caring…

Loneliness is a distressing emotional state of not having meaningful connections with others. This study looked at levels of loneliness in Auckland, using data from Statistics NZ and Auckland Council….