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Guidance on evaluating machinery of government changes

Developed guidance on how to evaluate machinery of government changes. This work formed the basis of the State Services Commission’s guidance on evaluating system architecture and design changes. Year: 2017

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Development of an evidence rating scale for the New Zealand social sector

Standards of evidence are rating scales against which evidence for the effectiveness of social interventions can be assessed. International best practice in the development and use of such standards was reviewed and an evidence rating scale for New Zealand was developed. The rating scale was used to assess the evidence supporting social investment budget bids …

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Market research on genomics challenges and opportunities in New Zealand

This research project focused on the near-future challenges and opportunities for genomics in New Zealand and identified ways in which a national facility for genomics could help New Zealand to overcome challenges and make the most of opportunities. Year: 2016

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Development of a mental health module for the New Zealand Health Survey

Developed a module for the New Zealand Health Survey that measured key aspects of New Zealanders’ mental health and mental health service use. The module was fielded in 2016/17 and was New Zealand’s first measurement of population mental health since 2003. Year: 2015

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Review of the effects of child care costs on parental employment

Reviewed econometric literature on the effects of child care costs on parental employment. The review helped the Ministry of Women’s Affairs to provide robust advice on the effects of more tightly targetting  subsidies for Early Childhood Education. Year: 2012

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Development of a monitoring and evaluation framework to support the Pest Management National Plan of Action, 2010-2035

A monitoring and evaluation framework was developed to enable pest management agencies to assess the value of pest management, and to assist the development of an agile, efficient and effective pest management system. Years: 2011 – 2012

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Search for and reporting on home-lease products

Internationally, many agencies that provide social or affordable housing lease homes from the private sector and then sub-let them to low income tenants. Counterbalance identified overseas social and affordable home lease programmes and reported on their salient characteristics. This assisted Housing New Zealand to update its home lease programme. Year: 2011

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Assessing the impact of New Zealand’s investment in destination marketing

Current practices in measuring the return on investment in tourism destination marketing were reviewed and advice on improving New Zealand’s practices was developed. The advice formed the basis of a paper to the Minister and informed the piloting of new methods by the Ministry of Economic Development. Year: 2011

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E Tū Kahikatea – Evaluation of the Contribution of Te Wānanga o Aotearoa to Aotearoa New Zealand Communities and Society

A large scale, mixed method research and evaluation project examined Te Wānanga o Aotearoa practices, and evaluated the outcomes from Te Wānanga o Aotearoa education. This report helped to fill a significant and longstanding gap in New Zealand’s understanding of how Te Wānanga o Aotearoa works and what it achieves. Years: 2008 – 2010

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