Evaluation

The SHORE & Whariki Research Centre team has a strong history of evaluating a wide range of programmes primarily in public health, health promotion, social services, and education. We are passionate about providing useful evaluations. Our work uses a Kaupapa Maori evaluation approach, the Easy Evaluation framework and a combination of approaches.

Kaupapa Maori evaluation

Te Ropu Whariki takes a leading role in developing Kaupapa Maori evaluation approaches and seeks to apply Maori-centred theory and practice to frame the evaluation process.  We have termed this approach Hikoi, meaning to walk, which encompasses the underlying values of approaching evaluation in a way that works alongside providers and stakeholders (Moewaka Barnes, 2009). At the heart of Kaupapa Maori theory and research more generally are considerations of context, power, control and utility. Whariki Research Group have developed our approach to these considerations with over 20 years’ experience working in evaluations with Maori providers and communities.

Easy Evaluation training and support available

Learn to evaluate your projects.

Gain skills and confidence in using evaluation in your work.

Learn how to apply programme logic.

Design and analyse feedback forms.

The SHORE & Whariki Research Centre is available to provide evaluation training and organisational and individual support for your health, social service, government or community organisation.

To discuss your training needs please contact us by emailing shoreandwhariki@massey.ac.nz

Charges for this training will be negotiated depending on services provided.