This report provides advice from an independent panel of reviewers on the immediate steps needed to be taken to better manage increasing money pressures faced by the recently established New Zealand Ministry of Disabled People - Whaikaha.

This evaluation of New Zealand's Counselling in Schools program found it to be effective in reducing psychological distress and improving attendance, learning progress, and classroom behaviour. The report recommends continued investment in school-based mental health support and suggests refinements to improve the program.

This report on the Canadian First Nations Health Authority in British Columbia describes how their indigenous-led healthcare initiatives work for them and what lessons they hold for New Zealand.

Growing interest in climate change amongst educational policymakers and educators in Aotearoa New Zealand has not led to clarity and consistency in related policy direction and practice. This report draws on literature from te ao Māori and Western/global perspectives to explore the question, “What does it look like when climate education is flourishing?”

The research note explores options for councils to receive a portion of tax revenue from new housing developments, addressing New Zealand's persistent housing shortage.