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The News and musings from the yards, barrel halls and tasting panels, and from on the road traveled between.

How the wellbeing of addiction practitioners is affected by their professional practice.

Addiction practitioners in New Zealand work alongside those who are experiencing a range of addictions, as well as those who care for them, to assist in making recovery for clients…continue reading

New Lynn Bike Hub Impact Evaluation

This report is an impact evaluation of the EcoMatters’ New Lynn bike hub. The report aims to better understand the extent of progress made in the one year of operation…continue reading

Why aren’t men more active in supporting family violence campaigns?

A project looking at men’s awareness of and potential engagement in the prevention of family violence.

The word from the street: The views of homeless men on a supportive pathway forward.

A group of 30 homeless men were interviewed about their background, experience of services and their hopes for the future.

The Power Of Four: Lessons from the VOYCE collaboration

This report, written by Rachael Trotman of the Centre for Social Impact, focuses on the funders’ experience of the VOYCE collaboration, which also actively involved care-experienced children and young people,…continue reading

Impact Investment. Part Two: Engaging In Impact Investing

A new report commissioned by Foundation North, and prepared by the Centre for Social Impact and Ākina Foundation, looks at how impact investment could help the foundation, other philanthropic funders,…continue reading

Impact Investment. Part One: An Introduction To Impact Investing

A new report commissioned by Foundation North, and prepared by the Centre for Social Impact and Ākina Foundation, looks at how impact investment could help the foundation, other philanthropic funders,…continue reading

Investing for Impact in Northland

Foundation North’s new strategy identifies Northland as a priority community that is disproportionately affected by disparities across key indicators: income, education, employment, child and youth wellbeing and outcomes for Māori.…continue reading

Investing for Impact in South Auckland

Foundation North’s new strategy identifies South Auckland as a priority community that is disproportionately affected by disparities across key indicators: income, education, employment, child and youth wellbeing and outcomes for…continue reading

Effective philanthropic support for diverse communities

Foundation North’s new strategy has identified strengthening social cohesion within and between our diverse communities, particularly for refugee- and migrant-background communities, as one of its priorities. This research report was…continue reading

Understanding the Landscape of Auckland & Northland: An Evidence Review

This report summarises the key findings of an evidence review completed by the Centre for Social Impact to inform the implementation of Foundation North’s 2018 Strategic Plan. These key findings…continue reading

Role of School-Based Absenteeism Data in Surveillance and Prediction of Flu Season

One of the important parts of public health surveillance is to track flu (influenza) and similar respiratory conditions. School-based surveillance of flu or influenza-like illness (ILI) is critical as children…continue reading

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