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The dedicated research experts on our team. monitor, share and undertake research to shine a light on the opportunities and challenges facing the social and community sector. They can also support organisations with their research strategy and questions.

Browse our research-related articles and sources below. Click here to keep updated on new research, surveys, and reports via our fortnightly community newsletter.

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Looking Ahead: Future Trends in Social Service Delivery Report

As the world around us is changing at breakneck speed, have you ever wondered what the delivery of social services will look like in 15 years’ time? For example, how will artificial intelligence, digital technology, and data analytics inform our mahi? How will climate disruption impact the communities we serve

SociaLink Evaluation

As you may be aware, Bay Trust approached SociaLink Tūhono Pāpori about being independently evaluated by Ruth Hungerford from Momentum Research & Evaluation Ltd. SociaLink was keen to ensure that we are delivering helpful, relevant services that are making a positive difference to the amazing mahi for-purpose organisations do every

Western Bay Pays More at the Checkout

With increasing scrutiny of supermarkets and food prices, Tauranga’s story stands out: on average, locals are paying more for groceries than shoppers in other major centres across Aotearoa.

Research at SociaLink

Did you know that research is one of SociaLink’s core areas of focus? Behind the scenes, we’re working to ensure the Western Bay of Plenty’s social and community sector has access to timely, relevant insights to help guide our and your mahi.

Research by SociaLink

SociaLink undertakes research from time to time to provide insight and support the mahi/work of the social sector in the Western Bay of Plenty.

Looking Ahead: Future Trends in Social Service Delivery Report

Western Bay Pays More at the Checkout

With increasing scrutiny of supermarkets and food prices, Tauranga’s story stands out: on average, locals are paying more for groceries than shoppers in other major centres across Aotearoa.

Survey Report: Social & Community Service Providers on Funding and Service Demand

Community organisations under pressure: rising demand, shrinking funding. The results of this small sample size closely match national findings in the State of the Sector report and paint a clear picture of the challenges many groups are facing. Two-thirds of organisations in the Western Bay of Plenty reported rising demand

SociaLink’s Community Insights division helps the Western Bay of Plenty social sector build confidence, skills and trust in using data to inform and enhance the work they do. They provide up-to-date data and analysis based on external national and regional datasets relevant to the social sector.

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