Policy Quality Framework

The Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet hosts the Policy Project. This Policy Quality…


Developing papers with the Policy Quality Framework

The Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet hosts the Policy Project. This checklist for peer…


Let it go: Devolving power and resources to improve lives

New Zealand’s system of social supports does not meet the needs of some people, and significantly…


Demonstrating the complexities of being poor; an empathy tool

This 2014 research report came out of the Families 100 project, which involved extensive research…


Speaking for ourselves: The truth about what keeps people in poverty from those who live it

This 2014 research report came out of the Families 100 project, which looked into the lives of 100…


Risk management framework: Invercargill City Council

This policy sets out what is required for officers at Invercargill City Council to manage risk, but…


Report writing guidance

This guidance is aimed at any local government officer involved in the report writing process:…


‘Narrative and storytelling’, from Evidence-based policy making in the social sciences

Storytelling is important, including to the creation of policy or legislation, because it helps…