Meri Kirihimete, me ngā mihi o te tau hou!

Wishing you a peaceful Christmas 2022 and a prosperous 2023. 

Hapaitia te ara tika pumau ai te rangatiratanga mo nga uri whakatipu (Foster the pathway of knowledge to strength, independence and growth for future generations). We have worked to raise the mana of community knowledge together, and to support communities in Aotearoa to reach their aspirations for better, more equitable futures. 

As the year winds down, we gaze to the future while reflecting on our past, the actions of today strengthening the foundations for the future.  We are pleased to have had a productive and thriving 2022.

Ngā mihi koutou to the researchers who shared their groundbreaking mahi and their motivations for research with us. Thank you to our hardworking kaimahi, and for the guidance from our kaitiaki.  Thank you to all who contributed, especially our funders, researchers, presenters, and external contractors.  Naku te rourou, nau te rourou, ka ora ai te iwi (With your basket and my basket the people will thrive).

Community Research will be closed from Friday 16 December 2022. We will be back on Monday 16 January 2023 and look forward to connecting with you in the new year.

See more about us: 2022 Annual Report. 

He Kōrero Podcast Collection: Te Tiriti Kōrero and Hoki Whakamuri, Haere Whakamua | Thinking back, going forward - Webinars in audio

"Supporting New Zealand born Pacific Youth" was presented by Soalaupule Asetoa (Sam) Pilisi.  Sam explores experiences and perceptions of New Zealand born Pacific youth, of their various responsibilities to serve family, church and community.

Listen on PodBean: Supporting New Zealand Born Pacific Youth 

Sharing the stories of our researcher whānau - Madeline Shilling

Community Research asked Madeline from Ihi Research her thoughts on why re-indigenising is crucial for better outcomes for whānau.

"Re-indigenising is about meaningfully and respectfully engaging with Māori knowledge systems to not just influence, but to transform our research, our food systems, our values and practises to support our hauora, our whānau and our environment."

Read Madeline's story here

New Research - Wellbeing and Arts, Culture and Creativity in the Waikato

This report was commissioned by Creative Waikato to measure the social impact of community engagement with arts, culture and creativity. 

Read the research here

Wellington Pride Festival / Tū whakahīhī e te Whanganui-ā-Tara

Wellington Pride festival invite you to Ka Mua, Ka Muri - an opportunity to reflect on the struggles and celebrate the progress of the community. 

Registrations to be part of the festival programme are open now. Opening Gala and Official Wellington Pride Hīkoi begins on the 04 March, 2023.

Find more information here

Digital equity eResearch NZ 2023 conference 

Keynote speaker Warren Williams will discuss Ka Kimi Mana Taurite i te Ao Matihiko” – “Finding equity in the digital world.”

This event will be held online and in person February 15-17, 2023 at Waikato University.

Find out more here

Upcoming events and plans for 2023! 

Ka whati te tai, ka pao te tōrea (When the tide breaks the tōrea strikes)

Knowledge Symposium - We look forward to this event which explores community and whānau aspirations for research.

Webinar: Housing - Hear about the latest research on the housing landscape in Aotearoa.

Webinar: Rangatahi Researchers - Connect with other rangatahi researchers to discuss indigenous research methodologies in Aotearoa and around the Pacific. 

Watch our past webinars  or find us on YouTube