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

Evaluation Report Lyttelton Harbour Festival of Walking

An evaluation report exploring the the short and longer term outcomes of the festival from the perspective of the guides and participants.

Posted on 15 October 2012 |

Evaluation Report Lyttelton Farmers Market

An evaluation of the Lyttelton Farmers Market from the perspective of regular customers, new customers and stall holders.

Posted on 15 October 2012 |

Evaluation Report Lyttelton Harbour Festival of Lights

Evaluations results of the Lyttelton Harbour Festival of Lights from the perspective of the advisory group, key stakeholders and the general public.

Posted on 15 October 2012 |

Pets as Pawns: The Co-Existence of Animal Cruelty and Family Violence

This study examined the link between animal cruelty and family violence. The issue was investigated with a combination of in-depth interviews and a survey of 203 Women’s Refuge clients and…continue reading

Posted on 15 October 2012 |

Ageing in Place in Golden Bay

An investigation into the population in Golden Bay and what they need to be able to ‘Age in Place’

Posted on 15 October 2012 |

Hei Tikitiki: Māori Rites of Passage & Youth Development

Summarises interviews with kaumatua/kuia from different rohe about their experiences of the transition to adulthood. Included in the report is a literature review on the subject of rites of passage…continue reading

Posted on 15 October 2012 |

Doing it for ourselves and our children: Refugee women on their own in New Zealand

Little is known about the experiences of women who enter New Zealand through the Women at Risk category identified by UNHCR. The purpose of this project was to examine the…continue reading

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Causes of and solutions to inter-generational crime: the final report of the study of the children of prisoners

This is the final report of a two year research project entitled ‘A study of the children of prisoners’.

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Working with the families and children of prisoners in Aotearoa / New Zealand; A guide to effective practice to ensure good outcomes for the children

An in-depth research programme undertaken by Pillars has found that the effects of imprisonment on the children are profound and long lasting. The purpose of this practice manual is to…continue reading

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Invisible Children – A study of the children of prisoners

Invisible Children is the first year report of a three year research project entitled ‘A Study of the Children of Prisoners’.

Posted on 15 October 2012 |

Improving our Understanding of Older Persons Needs in Learning New Technology

To evaluate how the SeniorNet service is meeting the needs of older adults in learning new technology and to improve an understanding of older adults learning needs.

Posted on 15 October 2012 |