This space provides a chance for people working in tangata whenua and community organisations in New Zealand to share experiences, outline projects that worked (and what didn't!) and learn from each other.

If you want to share your experiences setting up a project or organisation, check the Case Study Guide for more information.

Copyright of the contents of each Case Study is held by the organisation that wrote it. Views and opinions expressed are those of the authors, not the publishers.

Current Case Studies:

  • COmVOiceS Case Studies

    In 2005, COmVoices wrote a variety of case studies that highlight the invaluable contribution made by seven voluntary agencies to New Zealand society.
    Date added: 3 March 2006
  • Governance & Management Case Studies

    These case studies are in the Governance & Management How-to Guide. They are listed here for your convenience. Good governance depends on developing good working relationships with those who do the ...
    Date added: 7 November 2005
  • Community Research Case Studies

    These case studies are in the Community Research How-to Guide. They are listed here for your convenience. They provide examples of some of the ways research has been used by New Zealand community ...
    Date added: 7 November 2005
  • Campaigning & Advocacy Case Studies

    These case studies are in the Campaigning & Advocacy How-to Guide. They are listed here for your convenience. Each case study is of a successful campaign or advocacy, chosen for relevance to the New ...
    Date added: 7 November 2005
  • Te Whaiti School Tipu Ake leadership model

    Te Whaiti School in Te Urewera have developed a leadership model for innovative organisations called Tipu Ake ki te Ora. The model is easily applied, action focused and exploits Kiwi style teamwork.
    Date added: 17 September 2004
  • Sexual Abuse Centre.

    Developing a website has brought many unexpected benefits for the Sexual Abuse Centre in Christchurch and has made them part of a global network of service providers to survivors of sexual abuse. ...
    Date added: 16 September 2004
  • Ranui Action Project (RAP)

    Striving to improve health and well-being outcomes in the West Auckland suburb of Ranui, RAP work to build a sense of community and much more.
    Date added: 12 February 2003
  • Wellington Somali Community Association

    The Wellington Somali Community Association shares some of the background to their work, and the challenges they faced getting incorporated.
    Date added: 12 November 2002
  • Waitakere Health Link

    Many people were concerned that the Waitakere Health Plan would end up simply gathering dust. From this concern came the concept of a community monitoring organisation, which would ensure that the ...
    Date added: 6 November 2002