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Insight: Data in Exchange for Help

Social Investment | Radio New Zealand | 25th June 2017

News Zealand spends billions on welfare and social services every year, but how do we know it's money well spent? The government all ready uses data it holds to make sure citizens, are getting the right social services. Now it wants to take that a step further and use identifiable data to target help to individuals. ...


Events / Training / Workshops

Events | Manaaki Tairāwhiti | 22nd June 2017

Up and coming events, training and workshops. Full information can be found in the attached pdf files. ...


Vision to eliminate poverty from our region by 2037

Manaaki Tairāwhiti | Nicky Solomon | 14th May 2017

Recently, my Facebook feed fleetingly featured an opinion piece reflecting on the 1664 painting by Caspar Netscher, depicting a lace-maker of the period. The painting pays homage to the skill, expertise and intelligence the young female subject brings to the equivalent of a latter-day minimum wage job. ...


New team, approach to family harm starts well

Manaaki Tairāwhiti | Gisborne Herald | 13th May 2017

A NEW police team set up to target the high rate of family harm in Tairawhiti have been excited with the results achieved since they started their work here in February. Whangaia Nga Pa Harakeke is a joint iwi and police pilot initiative with a 23-strong team focused on this large problem that affects so many. ...


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