The authors of the highly acclaimed book “The Spirit Level: Why Equality is Better for Everyone”  are presenting the 2014 Sir Douglas Robb Lectures hosted by the University of Auckland. When: 7.30pm, 19 May 2014 – 23 May 2014 LocationFisher & Paykel Appliances Auditorium (260-115), Owen G Glenn Building, 12 Grafton Road,, Auckland Cost: Free. All […]

“Even in developed countries, disasters have a knack of finding the poor and vulnerable” How are children affected by earthquakes? A number of young people between the ages of 10 and 20 were asked to write about their lives in Christchurch – they were not specifically asked about the earthquakes, but all referenced them. The […]

The 6th Biennial Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga conference will highlight indigeneity and the multidisciplinary approach used for indigenous development. Presentations and papers will address aspects of the following themes central to the realisation of indigenous development: Optimising Indigenous Economic Wellbeing Healthy and Thriving Indigenous Families Enhancing Indigenous Distinctiveness Earlybird rates close 6th July – […]

Stephen Blyth, Community Research’s communications and fundraising manger, reports on the Nonprofit Technology Conference, he attended in Washington DC, 13-15 March 2014. Whether data is recorded and analysed for fundraising, advocacy, communications, reporting or even actual service delivery, the topic of research was on the lips of many at the annual Nonprofit Technology Conference. Of […]

Dr Leonie Pihama wrote this analysis of the decision to discontinue funding of Ngā Pae o Te Māramatanga on Te Wharepora Hou website, on 6 March 2014. It is reprinted here with permission. This week Iwi and Māori researchers and research organisations received notification that the Māori Centre of Research Excellence (CORE) ‘Ngā Pae o […]

 A new research report on community economic development and social enterprise found “the sector has a and fragmented, from itself, and other stakeholders”. While there are many fine examples of successful initiatives, foundations and systemic supports need to be put in place for the sector these to grow and thrive as it potentially could. The […]

From The International Indigenous Policy Journal: Vol 5, Issue 1. 2014 Amohia F. Boulton: Whakauae Research for Maori Health and Development, amohia@whakauae.co.nz Heather H. Gifford: Whakauae Research for Māori Health and Development This article looks at two studies that investigated the concept of whānau ora – on the nature of resilience and the impact of […]

Research tells us that many Kiwi blokes do not seek information and support in a timely way, and this affects their wellbeing. The Mental Health Foundation, with support from the Movember Foundation, are running a research project to explore how men access and use information to support themselves through stressful life events. They are seeking […]

The Pacific Health and Health Systems departments at the University of Auckland are carrying out this research, the first New Zealand study in this area, for the Ministry of Health. The Talanga Project is seeking to understand the experiences of disabled Pasifika children, youth and their families. The project will address the lack of research […]

Two webinars are available from Pro Bono Australia in March;  Social Media 201 and Social Enterprises: How to Make Ideas Work.  Pro Bono Australia is an online hub for those engaged with not for profit communities. Social Media 201 20th Mar 2014 at 14:00 (Australian Eastern Standard Daylight Savings Time) 60 minutes Cost: $45 (includes a […]