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How does the Government’s social Investment approach work for community? In this think piece, Inspiring Communities’ Chair Donna Provoost discusses it from a community-led perspective. She examines three aspects that would enhance government’s investment:

widening the definition of evidence to tell the full story of what works
investing in the society and community not just indviduals
a theory of change to guide initiatives

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THE REVITALISATION OF COPPARD RESERVE

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Tihei Mauri Ora

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Be upon us all
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Social Investment – our thinking