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

Victoria University of Wellington – Supporting refugee – background students to achieve their goals

This report summarises findings from a participatory action research project that determined what support systems are currently available to refugee-background students at the Victoria University of Wellington, and how these…continue reading

Literature review on capacity building for the voluntary and community sector

The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of existing literature in the area of community sector capacity building. The review will attempt to summarise the key themes…continue reading

KIDPOWER: NZ Pilot Evaluation Report – Summary

The KIDPOWER TEENPOWER FULLPOWER Trust (KIDPOWER) received a grant from The Todd Foundation to pilot and evaluate outcomes of one-hour sessions with 8 to 12 year old children in classes…continue reading

KIDPOWER: NZ Pilot Evaluation Report

The KIDPOWER TEENPOWER FULLPOWER Trust (KIDPOWER) received a grant from The Todd Foundation to pilot and evaluate outcomes of one-hour sessions with 8 to 12 year old children in classes…continue reading

Financing Sports Organisations in New Zealand: the impact of governors’ choices

Funding and financial management are critical issues for the not for profit sector. Funding is limited, competitively sought, and differences in funders’ and organisations’ expectations and needs can cause dysfunction.…continue reading

Recent and proposed changes in financial reporting for not-for-profit organisations in New Zealand and Australia

These powerpoints were presented at an ANZTSR workshop on 25th November 2008. They present an overview of the current financial reporting requirements in (i) New Zealand and (ii) Australia. The…continue reading

Feasibility Study Relating to Conservation, Refurbishment and Extension of St Anne’s Church Hall

Feasibility study prepared for a Lotteries Commission Community Facilities Application. This study includes a review of local facilities and the results of a survey in the Northland/Otari suburbs of Wellington.

From Talk to Action – Government Engagement with Citizens and Communities

The Building Better Government Engagement (BBGE) project seeks to identify actions for building skills, knowledge and values in the public service about effective engagement with citizens and communities. This report…continue reading

Stop!, I don’t like it!’ An Evaluation of the ‘Healthy Relationships’ programme.

‘Healthy Relationships’ is a programme designed by Kidpower Teenpower Fullpower Trust to teach personal safety through explanations and interactive stories. The goal of the stories is to develop understanding of…continue reading

Employment Relationship Problems: Costs, Benefits and Choices

A study of the costs and impacts of employment relationship problems and how the parties to an ERP decide how to progress the issues.

Giving New Zealand, Philanthropic Funding 2006

This report estimates how much money New Zealanders and New Zealand non-governmental organisations gave to charities and other community purposes during the 2005/2006 year.

Si Ma Cai ethnic market in the Northern Vietnam

This article describes about the Si Ma Cai market in the northern Vietnam. The importance of the market in the life of Mhong ethnic minority and the new developments in…continue reading

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