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The News and musings from the yards, barrel halls and tasting panels, and from on the road traveled between.
The social and cultural factors that impact on social service delivery and volunteering
The social and cultural factors that impact on social service delivery and volunteering. Presented by Professor Emeritus Paul Spoonley – Massey University. This is a recorded session from Tūao Aotearoa’s…continue reading
Mahi Aroha – Have we got the framing right?
Presented by Natalia Sexton, (Ngāti Kahungunu, Rongomaiwahine). An exploration of research, practice and indigenous insights about mahi aroha in 2025. This is a recorded session from Tūao Aotearoa’s Volunteering Changemakers…continue reading
Contexualising Ethnic Minority Youth Mental Health in Aotearoa New Zealand
Ethnic minority youth (i.e. those identifying with Asian, Middle Eastern, Latin American and African origins) make up about 20% of New Zealand’s youth population. Drawing on transdisciplinary research, this presentation…continue reading
Unpacking the Community Research Code of Practice
What is it, who is it for and how can it be used? This webinar was jointly hosted by the Aotearoa Migration Research Network (AMRN) and Community Research. Presented by…continue reading
On the road again: the Tāhono Belonging Conversations, Aotearoa 2025
2025 marks the third round of Belonging Conversations, a nationwide series of conversations held by Inclusive Aotearoa Collective (Tāhono) exploring shifts in belonging and inclusion for different communities and people across Aotearoa. Since…continue reading
避風港 | Tangata Tiriti, Tangata o te Kaipuke | People of the Treaty, People of the Ventnor
Be(com)ing Chinese Tangata Tiriti, converging narratives, and the on-going SS Ventnor story Presenters include: JieYing Cai, Etienne Wain, Lincoln Dam, Eda Tang, Nathan Joe Community Research were pleased to support…continue reading
Ethnic communities, sense of belonging and Te Tiriti
What is the role of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and what does that mean for ethnic communities who call Aotearoa home? Community Research and Inclusive Aotearoa Collective were honoured to…continue reading
The Ethnic Research Hui Aotearoa 2023 – Outputs and opportunities
Explore ideas for action to enhance ethnic voices and evidence in public policy Thank you to everyone who attended this webinar/workshop jointly hosted by the Aotearoa Migration Research Network (AMRN)…continue reading
Matariki Hauora – Celebration of You, Whānau & Workplaces
Matariki provides us that opportunity to celebrate your journey, within your self, your whānau and your workplaces. A time to look back, replenish and nourish – through reflection, kai, feasting…continue reading
Whakatā, huritao and moemoeā – time to breathe reflect and dream
Join us for an hour to dream, of creating safe and regenerative spaces that allow for the growth of your hauora (well-being). Christmas can be a time of stress and…continue reading
Conceptions of housing: Papakāinga, co-housing and Māori perceptions of ‘home’
Community Research, Dr James Berghan, Dr Tanya Allport and Dr Amohia Boulton came together for a kōrero that explores their research on papakāinga, cohousing, Māori housing needs, and Māori perceptions…continue reading
Beyond Consultation: Unpacking the important elements of meaningful refugee partnership and participation in the research field
Community Research, Asia Pacific Refugee Rights Network, Link NZ, and National Refugee Youth Council came together for this kōrero unpacking the systemic barriers to genuine partnership. This was an insightful…continue reading