As a sub-region, Wairarapa is often included in wider monitoring and reporting for the Greater Wellington region. But by looking specifically at local data, we gain a clearer picture of the challenges facing our communities. This article explores trends in Wairarapa Special Needs Grants data.
Read MoreThis week Tiff North and Becca Adams identify trends in Special Needs Grant (SNG) data for New Zealand and the Wellington region, in an attempt to contextualise the challenges currently facing communities across the motu.
Read MoreIn this week’s instalment of the Planalytics SNGs series we explore key aspects of Special Needs Grants in Aotearoa New Zealand. So what are SNGs, and who is eligible?
Read MoreWelcome to the Planalytics ‘September series’ 2021. Every Thursday this month we will publish an article on topics related to Special Needs Grants (SNGs), as one indicator of community need.
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In this journal article, Lucy explores the topic of gender and data through reviews of Caroline Criado Perez’s book Invisible Women and Tim Harford’s wonderful podcast, Cautionary Tales.
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Planalytics’ team member, Lucy Cooper, explores what’s in the new Public Housing Plan 2021-2024 and asks what it means for those tackling Aotearoa’s housing crisis.
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In December 2020, the Briefing to the Incoming Minister of Housing and Urban Development was released to the public. In this journal article Lucy explores what’s in the BIM for stakeholders in housing, planning and development in Aotearoa.
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Planalytics reflect on the Pantry Challenge; a community initiative intended to boost inspiration in the kitchen using ingredients commonly found in donated food parcels and the kitchen pantry.
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As we hit December, the Planalytics team has taken some time to reflect on our experiences working through COVID-19. We wanted to capture what we did over New Zealand’s lockdown periods to remind us of our contribution, our connections, and our journey.
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In this final article of the Planalytics wellbeing series, we explore current initiatives to monitor wellbeing and discuss the challenges and opportunities that such monitoring presents.
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Today Planalytics turns 2! What a year it has been and what better time to reflect and cast our minds to the future. Happy birthday to the Planalytics team and thank you to the amazing clients and communities that we have worked with over the last year.
Read MoreIn this journal article, Lucy asks what is the role of the private sector in achieving good and lasting wellbeing outcomes in our urban environments?
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Local government in Aotearoa is at the forefront of achieving positive wellbeing outcomes for all New Zealanders. Here we discuss how a selection of councils across the country are planning for wellbeing and reflect on opportunities and challenges for local government in the wellbeing arena.
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The Building Act seeks to ensure that buildings have attributes that contribute appropriately to the wellbeing of the people who use them. In this article we explore the relationship between the built environment and our wellbeing.
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Here Lucy shares her take on what wellbeing means in an RMA context and explores the emphasis that the Randerson Report places on wellbeing and what this may mean for the planning profession in Aotearoa New Zealand.
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In this article we explore key aspects of New Zealand’s wellbeing framework and reflect on our experiences working within it. With the recent societal turbulence created by COVID-19, there has never been a better time to put wellbeing at the centre of our thinking.
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Planalytics recently obtained data from the Ministry of Social Development regarding the number and amount ($) of Special Needs Grants (or SNGs) issued in Wairarapa over the year ending 31 March 2020.
Read MorePlanalytics has teamed up with local chef and caterer, Ant North, to develop and launch The Pantry Challenge, a series of 14 Facebook cooking demo videos and recipe cards creating quick, easy and nutritious meals using common food parcel ingredients. We recently helped Ant pitch the idea at micro-funding event, Ka Pai SOUP. Read on to find out more.
Read MoreUsing open-source data, Planalytics completed a monitoring dashboard regarding the impact of COVID-19 on Wairarapa. This used key metrics to explore trends and inform decision-making in uncertain times.
Read MoreA comprehensive understanding of the Wairarapa funding environment is essential for community groups, particularly as they navigate uncertainty in light of COVID-19.
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