Community Research

Ngā Mihi o te tau hou! Community Research is back in the office and we are excited for the new year! May 2025 see us continue to work hard, collectivise and raise our voices to reach the unique aspirations of our communities! The challenge today, if you are seeing this post is to take a moment to put in a submission regarding the regulatory standards bill. ♥ A recent article from RNZ (12 Jan 2025) states "The Regulatory Standards Bill is "dangerous" and "alarm bells need to ring, ..." There are some great notes from Hinemohi Elder linked below to get ideas. Submissions close tonight at 11.59pm!

Community Research and Inclusive Aotearoa Collective Tāhono invite you to a special free webinar "Ethnic Communities, sense of belonging and Te Tiriti" on tonight - Monday 16th December, from 5.30 pm to 6.45 pm. Join us for a thoughtful online conversation about the history of our diverse ethnic communities, the current Treaty context, and visions for the future. This webinar titled "Ethnic Communities, sense of belonging and Te Tiriti" is an opportunity to hear respected community members and knowledge giants share their views on why Te Tiriti o Waitangi holds significance for Ethnic Communities in Aotearoa. Community Reseach's Kaituhono - Ethnic engagement lead Bev Tso Hong has brought together respected community leaders Anjum Rahman, Ganesh Ahirao (aka Ganesh Nana), and @Danny Karatea-Goddard, and Vira Paky. This webinar is open to everyone familiar and unfamiliar with Te Tiriti o Waitangi. This webinar will be recorded and your registration for this event will ensure you receive the recording straight to your inbox. Register and find more details here: https://lnkd.in/gFx477Q3

We are excited to present our upcoming webinar "What does Te Tiriti mean for Ethnic Communities in Aotearoa?" Join us Monday evening for a thoughtful online conversation about the history of our diverse ethnic communities, the current Treaty context, and visions for the future. We will be joined by Anjum Rahman, Ganesh Ahirao (aka Ganesh Nana), and Danny Karatea- Goddard JP, and Vira Paky. This webinar is for everyone familiar and unfamiliar with the Treaty of Waitangi. It’s an opportunity to learn, share, ask a question, and reflect together on our history and future. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gbnMwSzz Date: Monday, 16 December 2024, 5.30pm - 6.45pm This event is proudly brought to you in collaboration with Inclusive Aotearoa Collective Tāhono #TeTiriti #Belonging #Aotearoa

Reports out today showcase community findings in ground-breaking world first. The value of specific community-centric research has been substantiated today with the public release of in-depth research reports considered to be a world-first in policing research. An Independent Panel, working in partnership with Police, commissioned community research teams to analyse fairness and equity in NZ policing, known as the Understanding Policing Delivery programme (UPD). Collectively, these research projects represent the most comprehensive picture we have of Māori and marginalised communities’ experiences of policing, enabled by community researchers with specialised expertise and relationships. Researchers engaged with communities including: tāngata whaikaha, D/deaf and disabled people, wāhine Māori who experience family harm, people who have experienced significant mental distress, Takatāpui and members of the rainbow community, gang whānau, and Police sites of innovation. Incidents of unprofessional conduct, including discriminatory behaviour, were reported. Researchers found that it is the systems, processes and cumulative experiences that are getting in the way of fair and equitable policing for all communities. More optimistically, authentic and collaborative community and policing innovations are making a difference. Communities and police participants agreed on what is unfair and had shared solutions. Recommendations from the Independent Panel overseeing the research include for Police to 1) Value relational ways of working with communities and police-experienced whānau to provide more effective solutions, and 2) Amplify Māori and community-led local collaborations, where the Police play a supporting, enabling and resourcing role. Dr Katie Bruce, Community Research board member, highlights a critical gap between government agencies and communities. “The power of community research can be realised when lived experience is valued and used to transform our systems towards a fair and just Aotearoa” she says. “At Community Research Aotearoa, we urge other government agencies to embrace this approach and incorporate community expertise into their processes.” UPD was founded on kaupapa Māori research, a culturally grounded approach, ensuring that research processes and outcomes are aligned with Māori values and contribute positively to Māori communities. The research teams were Kaupapa Māori research organisation Ihi Research, disability research non-profit organisation the Donald Beasley Institute, and Kaupapa Māori and Pasifika research organisation, Mana Pounamu Consulting. More detail here https://lnkd.in/gGt7cKSQ

Reposting: Message from Prof Dame Marilyn Waring Please like and share widely … Kia ora whanau, If you have a moment this weekend, please send a message to your National MP about Seymour's Treaty Bill. National backbenchers need to be free to cast a 'personal vote' when the Speaker advises: 'The question is that the Bill be read a first time'. (Standing Orders 145 and 147). At that point we can spare Aotearoa the spectacle of the hearings, and all that will attend that. It is a short, clear request, (and even if they are too focused on their futures to do the right thing, they should support their colleagues who can do this). Note that half of the current Parlt doesn't understand the option exists. They have only ever party block voted. All National MPs went to the election opposed to this Bill, so they are now acting in bad faith vis a vis constituents. Acknowledging the Treaty as NZ's foundation constitutional document is one of the first paras in the National Party constitution.

Community Research is a te Tiriti-led space as such we do not support the introduction of the proposed Treaty Principles Bill. We hope our allies join us to stand together to ensure this Bill does not become part of our society. The path forward may be long and challenging, but we remain committed to a future that honours te Tiriti and the true partnership it represents. #ToitūteTiriti

Join us, Michelle Kitney from Volunteering New Zealand | Tūao Aotearoa, the External Reporting Board and Inland Revenue NZ for this free webinar next Friday lunchtime on what the Incorporated Societies changes mean for you. Link to register in the comments.

Join Our Community Research Whānau! We’re inviting passionate people like you to become a member of our growing community. By joining as a member, you help us create positive change in Aotearoa through community-led research, diverse voices, and new ways of understanding. Why Join? Make a Difference: Have your voice heard at our Annual General Meetings Stay Informed: Receive our Ngā Kete emails with the latest community research and opportunities. Exclusive Updates: Be the first to know about upcoming events and member-only news. Your membership supports our kaupapa and helps us build a stronger, more equitable Aotearoa.  Join us today, follow the link below to find out more: https://lnkd.in/gvMJ4w8a

Impact assessments are key to identifying potential risks, benefits, and consequences of a project or decision. Join Allen and Clarke experts Fiona Scott-Melton, Brendan Stevenson + Jason Carpenter for this webinar, as they delve into the critical methods used to gauge the effectiveness of policies, campaigns, and social initiatives. They’ll explore both Social Impact Assessments and Social Return on Investment Analysis. What’s on the agenda: • The importance of measuring social impact across sectors. • Key ingredients for effective social impact assessment. • Quantitative methods: Metrics and methodologies. • Emerging trends in social impact measurement. • Live Q&A session to answer all your questions. Whether you're in government, NGO, or the private sector, this webinar is designed to enhance your understanding of social impact measurement and support evidence-based decision-making. 📅 Date & Time: Thursday 3 October 2024 | 12:10-12:55 p.m. NZT | 10:10-10:55 a.m. AEST 🔗 Register Now: https://lnkd.in/ggPjGi8p #SocialImpact #Webinar #allenandclarke #Evaluation #NGO #Government

Ethnic Former refugee and Migrant researchers, join us on the 19 September 2024, 11am - 12pm for our online researcher tautoko session for ethnic, former refugee, and migrant community-led researchers. You can register and find out more on our website by following the link here: http://rb.gy/5d7ny9 #research #ethnicmigrant #communityleddevelopment