A selection of recent projects completed by Stellar Research is displayed below. Links to publicly available outputs are provided, where available.

TE AUAUNGA CASE STUDIES: AUCKLAND COUNCIL (2017)

Working in partnership with Dovetail, this involved an evaluation of a flood mitigation initiative in Mt Roskill. Drawing on documentation and interviews with council staff, contractors, and programme participants, we explored the initial achievements of Te Auaunga against its social objectives for the initiative’s youth employment and native nursery projects, and identified lessons for future social procurement.

PAPAKURA TAKANINI COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT: AUCKLAND COUNCIL (2016)

This needs assessment was undertaken to explore community needs in the area, with a view to identifying gaps and maximising the use of community, arts and recreation facilities. The project also investigated opportunities to improve the current community facilities network, including a proposed new library and community space in Takanini.

Virtual health rapid review of evidence and implications: Waikato district health board (2018)

Undertaken in partnership with Dovetail, we completed a series of rapid reviews for Waikato District Health Board exploring the current evidence base with regard to virtual health.