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Archive for February, 2013
Improving the Performance of New Zealand Social Enterprises Symposium
The Improving the Performance of New Zealand Social Enterprises Symposium will be held on Thursday 4th April 9am – 1.30pm. At Level 2 Commerce Building, University of Otago, Dunedin Speakers include:…
March Events with Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga
The below events are coming up with Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga Professor Arturo Arias is a well-known expert on Central American literature, with a special emphasis on indigenous literature. He…
Linking Schools and Early Years Research Snapshot: Engaging Families
Linking Schools and Early Years Research Snapshot: Engaging Families “Children learn in the context of their families—the primary influence on children’s learning and development (DEECD, 2009).” The Murdoch Children’s Research…
Opportunity to register as a capability mentor to support MSD providers of social services
The Ministry for Social Development (MSD) has listed an Expression of Interest (EOI) on the Government Electronic Tenders Service (GETS) to identify and assess suppliers (individuals/organisations) to deliver capability mentoring…
Grants & Awards available in 2013 from Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga
From support for disseminating research at conferences and publishing, to internships and scholarships – Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga has the below opportunities available: Doctoral Bridging Grants 10 April 2013…
Rowing Against the Tide: Making the Case for Community Resilience
Rowing Against the Tide: Making the case for community resilience Caistor-Arendar, L., & Mguni, N. (2012, December). London: Young Foundation. Community resilience is a term that is increasingly used in…
Opportunities in Research & Evaluation with MoE
There are currently two vacancies being advertised Wellington-based, permanent, full time positions. Senior Research Analyst The Ministry of Education is committed to a fully inclusive education system. We aim to…
People Behind the Research – Fay Pouesi
Fay E Pouesi, (Ngati Ruanui, Ngaruahinerangi, Te Atiawa, and Pakeha) was awarded a Community Research New and Emerging Researcher Award in 2010 for her research,Te Puawaitanga O Te Ngakau: A…
Rangatahi Court: Evaluation of the early outcomes of Te Kooti Rangatahi
Rangatahi Court: Evaluation of the early outcomes of Te Kooti Rangatahi Kaipuke Limited. (2012, December). Wellington: Ministry of Justice. The report is a qualitative assessment, surveying those involved with the…
Glenn Inquiry announces NZ experts to join think tank
Owen Glenn’s pledge to contribute $80 million to addressing child abuse and family violence and fund a Commission of Inquiry is a welcome relief to a sector overburdened with work…
Community Assets Analysis for Greater New Brighton – New to the Kete
Community Assets Analysis for Greater New Brighton – New to the Community Research kete! This research project has been undertaken by Sarah Wylie on behalf of Renew Brighton for the…
Job opportunity in evaluation for Ministry of Primary Industries
SENIOR ADVISER – EVALUATION Fixed Term Position – 6 Months Applications close 15 February 2013. The purpose of the role is to support provision of confidence that the Ministry’s investment…