Turia announces boost for research website

Tariana Turia is pleased to announce a $25,000 boost for the Tangata Whenua, Community and Voluntary Research Centre so it can continue to share knowledge across the community sector.

“I recognise the value of collaboration and community based research. And it is important there is an independent resource for community sector researchers to share their knowledge with the wider sector,” Mrs Turia said.

"Strong communities share connections and by keeping research information fresh it can assist them to plan for a sustainable future.”

The funding will assist the research centre to operate a website clearing house for research in the non-profit sector. The website is a central place where community researchers can upload their research papers, hold completed research and maintain a list of research projects planned or in progress.

This research acts as a foundation for the work that community and voluntary organisations do. It can indicate what works best.

Mrs Turia encourages the 97,000 community and voluntary organisations to share research and use the website.

The research centre’s website is www.communityresearch.org.nz