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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...

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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...

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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...

Understanding the importance of a literature review in research

Literature reviews in research are critical. They pinpoint knowledge gaps, direct future research, and come in different shapes and sizes. Understanding their purpose, structure, and...

How do foodshare programs wage war against food insecurity in New Zealand?

Food security in New Zealand is a critical issue; with income inequality, poverty and persistent hunger continuing to be a problem, foodshare programs are becoming...

Analysis of rent freezes: who wins, who loses?

Rent freezes are becoming an increasingly popular way for governments to address skyrocketing rental prices. In New Zealand, rent freeze legislation was implemented in 2020...

Minimum wage increases may stifle economic growth and increase the cost of living

The debate surrounding increasing the minimum wage in New Zealand is ongoing and far-reaching. On the one hand, increasing wages could provide a much needed...

3 controversial policy solutions for New Zealand’s sky high prices

The cost of living in New Zealand is an issue that must be addressed if we are to ensure a healthy and prosperous future for...

Uncovering the value of Monitoring and Evaluation Plans

Monitoring and evaluation (M&E) plans play a vital role in ensuring that community programs in New Zealand are effective and achieve their desired outcomes. M&E...

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3 important reasons why Pacific research teams matter

Since the early 2000s, Pacific research has made its way into government policy and programming. Ministries have even adopted Pacific specific research guidelines such as...

Adding equity to sentencing with section 27 cultural reports

Cultural reports are contextual essays outlining the personal background of a defendant. The content of a cultural report may include but aren’t limited to childhood...

Pacific People’s and Cost of Living

Although many of us live the reality of the increased cost of living and the rapidly rising cost of housing in Aotearoa New Zealand, very...