Creating brighter futures through research driven practice
Specialising in research, evaluation, and strategic consultancy to enhance the health and well-being of communities in Aotearoa and beyond.
Creating brighter futures through research driven practice
Specialising in research, evaluation, and strategic consultancy to enhance the health and well-being of communities in Aotearoa and beyond.
From the Vanua into the Future
Noa’ia, Mauri, Ni Sa Bula Vinaka, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Tālofa, Kia orana, Mālō e lelei, Mālō nī, Talofa lava, Tēnā koutou katoa and warm Pacific greetings to you all
Matada is a forward-thinking social enterprise delivering transformative research, evaluation, and strategic consultancy to shape legislation, policy, and practice, driving actionable solutions for the well-being and prosperity of the next generation. Supported by a team of highly qualified researchers and consultants with both global and local expertise, we operate with a values-driven approach centered on relationships, respect, reciprocity, community, and service.
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Debt Forgiveness: A radical solution to financial instability?
Debt is an omnipresent reality in modern societies. Whether it is consumer debt, student loans, or government debt, many people and institutions are burdened by
Community programs and impact: Why partnerships and empowerment are the key to success
Explore the challenges of achieving impact in community programs, the importance of measuring outcomes and impacts, and potential solutions to achieve impact.
3 innovative policy solutions to personal debt
This article discusses the pressing issue of debt in New Zealand, particularly among women, Māori/Pacific individuals, and young adults. With high-interest rates and unregulated “buy now pay later” schemes, borrowers can easily fall into a cycle of debt..
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Matada is a full-service research company that provides public program evaluation, impact assessment and tailored research services with an emphasis on helping marginalised populations. Our team of experts have extensive experience conducting rigorous research and evaluations using the latest methods, as well as a deep understanding of the cultural nuances and social dynamics that drive how Pacific people interact with the world around them. We provide a range of services including project management, qualitative and quantitative analysis, report writing, research dissemination and advocacy to help organisations measure their effectiveness and create meaningful change in their communities.