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Some of FrankGroup’s best work – so you can see policy skills in action.
The impact of investment to support people experiencing homelessness
This FrankAdvice report, commissioned by Wellington City Council, provides advice on whether the Council is investing in the right programmes and services to address homelessness in Pōneke Wellington, the overall effectiveness of the investments, and where the gaps are.
Libraries as a vehicle for service delivery
Public libraries are vibrant community hubs that enhance community wellbeing and social cohesion. They’re also important places where local government and central government can deliver key local services – ones specific to their communities needs and wants. This FrankAdvice research report on the value of public libraries, for LGNZ, tells the story of libraries as unsung heroes, stepping up to provide a whole raft of services, often with little or no budget, but out of a commitment to community.
The value of local government investing in staff learning and development
Investment in staff learning and development has a positive impact on the ability to recruit and retain staff. This FrankAdvice thinkpiece outlines the clear evidence, based on recent research and academic literature, that investment in training means higher recruitment, better retention, a healthier culture, better staff wellbeing, and more productivity. In short, it's great for your organisation.
Social investment and public housing
Warm, dry, safe, and secure housing is a critical step for improving health and wellbeing – and we know that social housing provides broader beneficial outcomes than just the provision of a house. In this FrankAdvice working paper, we make the case for how to ensure the full potential of a social investment approach for Kāinga Ora tenants or people on the Housing Register.
A Localism Guide to support local government to embrace a more local-focused approach
Localism is all about harnessing the power, knowledge, skills and views of local people to strengthen decision making and service delivery. FrankAdvice supported Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) to develop this Localism Guide to assist councils, no matter where they are on their journey towards localism. The Guide sets out practical steps to implement localist approaches, with a comprehensive menu of 17 different tools, from which councils can choose an approach that suits them, their community or their specific situation. The Guide explains why and how to use or adapt each tool, and is brought to life by New Zealand and international case studies.
