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Let History be the Judge: or sex, drugs and jelly rolls.
Paper presented to the Annual Conference of Diabetes NZ.Assesses the role of Civil society and organisations like Diabetes NZ as agents of social and moral change. Draws on 250 years…continue reading
Posted on 15 October 2012 |
Coherence Needed: The Good Intentions report to government on government-community sector relationships.
In 2001 the government signed a Statement of Intent for an improved relationship with the community and voluntary sector (SOGI). In 2008/09 the Association of Non Governmental Organisations of Aotearoa…continue reading
Posted on 15 October 2012 |
Damaged Goods: The Case of Focus 2000 and the failure of Contracting
The radical contracting model by which some government departments purchase services from community based organizations serving people with disabilities has directly contributed to the failure of service provision.
Posted on 15 October 2012 |
Focus on Generosity – a discussion paper series – What can we do to promote generosity in New Zealand?
This paper considers challenges to giving and opportunities for promoting generosity in New Zealand. It sets out proposals from the Generosity Hub for a strategic plan, objectives and initiatives. It…continue reading
Posted on 15 October 2012 |
Focus on Generosity – a discussion paper series – What do we know about generosity in New Zealand?
This paper builds a picture of what we know about how people currently give in New Zealand, identifies gaps in information and the challenges for the future of generosity. This…continue reading
Posted on 15 October 2012 |
Focus on Generosity – a discussion paper series – What value do we place on generosity?
This paper examines the benefits that stem from generosity for givers, receivers and the community as a whole. This paper is the second of a series to stimulate discussion between…continue reading
Posted on 15 October 2012 |
Focus on Generosity – a discussion paper series – What do we mean by generosity?
This paper asks the core questions: what is generosity, and what does it have to do with the way we live our lives or run our businesses? This paper is…continue reading
Posted on 15 October 2012 |
Focus on Generosity: A Discussion Paper Series – Cover Memo
A growing awareness of giving, volunteering and acts of kindness in all their forms offers many opportunities to promote greater generosity throughout Aotearoa New Zealand. The philanthropic and voluntary sectors,…continue reading
Posted on 15 October 2012 |
How do New Zealanders give?
Research into who gives time and money to different parts of the community and voluntary sector. It draws on market research data collected through the Panorama Survey, which is run…continue reading
Posted on 15 October 2012 |
Counting for More
Counting for More is focused on a pilot study of outputs and outcomes and is a major milestone for the VAVA (Value Added by Voluntary Agencies) project initiated in 2002…continue reading
Posted on 15 October 2012 |
The Contribution of Non-Government Organisations to the Settlement of Refugees and Migrants in Aotearoa New Zealand Executive Summary
Considers the work of nine NGOs providing settlement support to refugees and migrants in Aotearoa New Zealand. It considers support of new comers at local level with access to information…continue reading
Posted on 15 October 2012 |
A Review of the Clearing House Project prepared for the Tangata Whenua, Community and Voluntary Sector Research Centre
A review of the Clearing House project as part of the requirements of the Department of Internal Affairs Community Partnership Fund
Posted on 15 October 2012 |