Exciting transitions and direction for 2023 

We farewell the incredible Janie Walker who has been core to the mahi of Community Research. Her leadership, drive and determination worked to constantly shine the light on the important work of research being undertaken for communities by communities within Aotearoa. We are very appreciative of all the incredible work Janie has put in over the last few years. Thankfully her expertise will not be lost as she will continue to input into research projects in the future. We also said goodbye to our Kaitūhono – Research Sector Engagement and Projects Lead, Dr Gauri Nandedkar. Gauri took the opportunity to pursue an exciting role in her field of social research and we wish her the very best for her future.

Community Research are excited to welcome Lorna Ingram as our new Kaiwhakahaere Mātua. Lorna brings with her a breadth of experience in organisational management and fundraising in the for purpose sector.

Jordan Green joins us as our Research Programme's Coordinator. She brings her energy and enthusiasm to Community Research leading our mahi on the Special Collections launches, and Project Manager for our sector event Imagining futures of Community Led Research.

Special Collection - Housing 

Community Research completed an independent state of housing report in 2022. This report identified clearly where the gaps exist in both housing research, and services within Aotearoa. The housing report conducted by Community Research identified the major housing service providers and whom they serviced. To best bring attention to these significant gaps in the housing focus we have curated resources for you in a Special Housing Collection. The Special Housing Collection brings together into one space links to external research held by the major housing providers and social services. 

We invite other researchers with an interest in this space to contribute to this valuable collection. 

Launch: Tuesday 21 March 2023, 11am-12pm

Housing for all - Speaking to the research landscape and actioning solutions.

We are holding a webinar to mark the launch of our Special Collection - Housing. This webinar is an opportunity for the community to hear from those working at the face of housing support services. And a chance for us to ask what research or next steps should be undertaken to ensure that there are actionable results to address the gaps in the research and services for housing in Aotearoa.

Aaron Hendry will be offering his perspective as a social worker working alongside rangatahi. We will also be joined by housing service providers, (CHA) Community Housing Aotearoa, and a representative from Kahungunu Whānau Services. 

Date: Tuesday 21 March 2023, 11am-12pm

Register here

PAST WEBINARS: Research is Ceremony 

Presented by Dr Shawn Wilson Opaskwayak Cree, the author of Research Is Ceremony: Indigenous Research Methods,  Dr Albert Refiti, Te Kapua O'Connor and Edmond Feheko and our hosts Fale Pasifika and our supporters Making Everything Achievable, the Atlantic Felllowship of Social Equity and the University of Auckland, and Kaye-Maree Dunn.

It was a beautiful opportunity to listen to and learn from indigenous researchers sharing how they incorporate and bring their own cultural practices and ceremony into their research.

This was a rich sharing of Pacific design methodologies, Taitokerau Storytelling, finding and working with the in between space of spirit and practice, the role of Kava to help create safe spaces for Pasifika communities to talanoa, 

Access the recording of Dr Shawn Wilson's presentation here, to watch the whole conference go here 

He Kōrero Hoki Whakamuri, Haere Whakamua | Thinking back, going forward - webinars in audio

Listen to : Valuing Our World Views “…there’s no point doing research if it’s not about reciprocity…”

Hear how indigenous community designers are pushing the boundaries of the design practice by ensuring that indigenous knowledge and practice are at the centre of their work. 

Listen to the podcast here

Imagining futures of Community-led Research - an online gathering

Through a co-design process we were able to redefine the need and scope for raising the mana of community research in Aotearoa. Imagining futures of Community-led Research will be an event that focuses on community researchers - providing an opportunity to share their aspirations and identify how research can play a role in shaping actionable outcomes to achieve those aspirations.

It will be a space to dream big. The event format will link together regions, and communities, under one kaupapa to provide a framework that will help researchers connect and kōrero for transformational change.

Ngā mihi nui to the wonderful researchers, community leaders and others we met with in 2022.  We look forward to seeing you again.

Places are limited, learn more  and register your interest here 

Sharing the stories of our researcher whānau - Jordan Green

Community Research asked researcher Jordan Green what it means to her to conduct research? 

"Honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi includes ensuring people, especially whānau Māori, have access to good information that is free from misinformation, that is accessible, relevant, and that is led by Māori communities."

Jordan is a Māori researcher and mana wahine. She has created some amazing research in collaboration with The Workshop.

Read her researcher story  here

Connect with Community Research

Create change - upload your knowledge and research here.

Join our researcher and evaluator database here.

Share your story here.

New Research

Mātauranga Māui and Mōkū Te Ao: An exploration of how NZEI Te Riu Roa member leaders’ perspectives on climate activism align with the union’s philosophy of Mōkū Te Ao

This research conducted by Conor Twyford "explored
how member leaders’ perspectives on climate activism aligned with Mōkū Te Ao." 

"Interviews were carried out in early 2022 with member leaders... - this work generated a number of strategic recommendations for NZ Te Riu Roa. "

Read the research here.

Webinar -First, equity: futures in education

Join CORE education for a  free online webinar for educators - "Craft your approach to the Curriculum Refresh". This webinar and other courses are available to plan how to best deliver services to young people across  Aotearoa. Learn more here  and register for this webinar here

Date: Wednesday 15 March 2023 | 3:30 - 4:30pm

Research Honours Aotearoa 2023 - call for nominations

The Royal Society Te Apārangi has set up a portal to receive nominations for their 2023 research awards. email  academy@royalsociety.org.nz or go to their website for more information. 

The closing date is 31 March 2023. 

Actor Centered Evaluation and Design Workshop

This is an in-person workshop for programme planners, managers or evaluators, funders and researchers can all benefit from this actor centered workshop offered by Jeph Mathias, in collaboration with Rory Jones. 

Learn more here  + Register here
Date: Tuesday 4 April 9am - Thursday 6 April 5.00pm 2023

Hui Hihiri - Kanapu 

Ngā Pae are hosting a National Online Wānanga. This is a space for Māori traditional knowledge healers and practitioners, Māori researchers and scientists.       Click here to add the calendar invite 

Date: Wednesday 22, and Thursday 23 March 2023.