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What works? A systematic review of research and evaluation literature on encouragement and support of volunteering

The Department of Internal Affairs commissioned this systematic literature review to assist the Lottery Grants Board and its distribution committees to make distribution decisions that are…

Health of Pacific Heritage Arts 2009

As a Pacific nation New Zealand’s population, culture and national identity are increasingly enriched and influenced by Pacific peoples and cultures. This research will help to…

Audience 360 Report 2010

This report is all about helping performing arts organisations and venues grow and diversify their audiences. It will do this by allowing them to mine information…

A review of collaboration among councils

The focus of the review was to provide insight into the factors that encourage collaboration among local councils and those that might hinder it. Three research…

Māori Participation and Engagement with Local Government

The Local Government Act 2002 recognises and respects the Crown’s obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi by placing some specific obligations on local authorities. These obligations…

Information on Local Government Water Network Infrastructure

The Department of Internal Affairs (the Department) is seeking to make consistent information about councils more available and accessible, to better understand issues facing the local…

Health of Māori Heritage Arts 2009

The Health of Māori Heritage Arts 2009 reviews the ‘health’ of 10 heritage artforms ranging from Toi Whakairo (carving) and oral arts to Whare Maire (martial…

Analysis of Council Organisations

There are 85 local authorities in New Zealand that provide services to their communities. The majority of services are provided within the ‘core’ council structure. However,…

Local Government Case Studies

This series of case studies looks at how councils have approached the planning (mainly the long-term council community plan), decision-making and community outcomes provisions of the…

Observations and Trends from the 2009/19 Long-term Council Community Plans

 Local councils are an important contributor to the economic, social, environmental and cultural well-being of communities across the country. As such it is important to understand…