BROADCASTING FOR PACIFIC AUDIENCES IN NEW ZEALAND

 
New Zealand On Air had contracted a consortium of Catalyst Pacific Ltd, Tim Thorpe Consulting and SDL Consultancy to provide a research report examining broadcast programming for Pacific audiences in New Zealand.

The principal aim of this project was to provide:

• a stock take of former and current broadcast services and programmes for Pacific audiences in New Zealand and in the wider Pacific region if relevant;
• a stock take of radio and television programming by region and different Pacific ethnicities, identifying the extent of programming delivered in Pacific languages;
• a scan of the current and projected Pacific population in New Zealand, a demographic breakdown, and what is known about its media consumption and needs;
• a review of literature or research available on those services or programmes, particularly any relating to audience response;
• an assessment of any duplications or gaps in broadcast services, informed by a literature review and results of selected community and industry consultation; and
• a preliminary feasibility assessment of whether any gaps can be filled or efficiencies implemented.

NZ On Air will use this research to evaluate if changes, improvements or efficiencies to our funded broadcast services for Pacific audiences in New Zealand should be considered.

  CLICK HERE FOR A COPY OF THE RESEARCH REPORT !

Effective Policy Analysis and Community Engagement for Pacific peoples

Maximise the impact of policies and programmes for Pacific communities

Do you want your organisation’s policies and programmes to be more effective in how they impact on Pacific communities?

This workshop will provide you with insight, knowledge and understanding to develop and deliver better policies and programmes.

Improve your ability to:

• clearly define policy problems from a Pacific perspective

• frame your goals and objectives accordingly

• develop effective solutions for Pacific communities

• effectively engage with Pacific communities, and

• understand how Pacific social structures impact on service delivery.

Learn this and more in a special one day workshop facilitated by

Sai Lealea & Holona Lui

About the Workshop

This workshop is designed for practical application to help develop robust policy.

It offers participants insight and will help their understanding of Pacific perspectives that need to be incorporated into the policy process. It provides important historical and constitutional background of Pacific people’s transition into New Zealand life and insight into important Pacific values and concepts. It offers a practical step by step guide to incorporate these values and concepts into the policy process.

The workshop will be highly interactive with a blend of presentations, case studies, practical application.

Topics

• The benefits of incorporating Pacific perspectives in Policy Analysis

• Historical and Constitutional context

• Understanding the demographic drivers

• Engaging Pacific peoples in the policy process

• Setting outcome indicators for Pacific peoples

• Understanding important Pacific values and implications for policy analysis

• Pacific perspectives and step-by-step policy analysis process

• Practical application through case studies

Value for Money in Policy-Making

Increasingly public sector agencies face calls to provide value for money and maximise the impact of policy interventions, particularly for hard to reach population groups. Pacific people make up a significant part of that group. And they are an increasingly important part of New Zealand’s younger population. Policies that take account of Pacific people’s unique circumstances and perspectives are more likely to succeed and achieve improved outcomes. This will help Pacific peoples to realise their aspirations and provide long-term benefits for their communities and New Zealand society. To achieve this, Pacific perspectives need to be part of the thinking and analysis of the problems considered in the public policy process. This workshop offers a critical step in that process.

Who should attend?

This workshop is designed for agencies with Pacific strategies, polices and programmes. It would be particularly useful for organisations planning to develop new Pacific Strategies and programmes. The workshop will also be useful for the professional development of managers and policy staff wishing to broaden their analytical skills when focusing on disadvantaged groups.

The Presenters

Sai Lealea is the Principal of SDL Consultancy with qualifications in Public Policy, Economics, Economic History, and Economic Geography. Sai was a Pacific advisor to a number of departments, with 6 years as a ministerial appointee to a crown agency and senior manager in the Ministry of Pacific Island Affairs. He was also a contract Policy Manager with the Ministry of Social Development.

Holona Lui is a Director of CATALYST Pacific Limited a Learning and Development, Communications company which specialises in cultural diversity. He provides Pacific communications advice and project managed Pacific communications as part of wider national information and awareness raising campaigns. He has also presented and facilitated seminars on communicating and engaging with Pacific peoples.

To register your interest in this workshop contact:

Sai Lealea

E: sai.lealea@sdlconsultancy.com

T: +64 27 249 0472

or

Holona Lui

E: holona.lui@catalystpacific.co.nz

T: +64 4 938 8183

Click here for a copy of brochure!

Value of Frameworks in Understanding Major Pacific Policy Problems

by Sai Lealea

A key step in understanding critical social problems affecting Pacific peoples in NZ is the influence of values in shaping behaviour. This is because most intractable social problems are often interwoven with issues of values and unless these are identified and understood, development of responses or mitigating strategies are bound to fail costing governments money. The challenge therefore lay in designing conceptual tools that can assist thinking about social problems and to what extent Pacific values may be influencing behaviour.

For  major social problems in Pacific communities a useful tool to assist in diagnosing and mapping key influences and relationships is a Conceptual Framework. Frameworks are well recognised tools that can provide a systematic and rigorous way of thinking about an area of interest, promote comparability across data collections and between sectors.  

A conceptual framework can assist map the environment surrounding an area of interest as each identified element can represent a specific area about which information is required. Additionally, such a framework defines the scope of enquiry, marks out important concepts, and organises these into a logical structure showing the key relationships, processes and flows that exist. Successful frameworks are logical in structure, comprehensive but also concise, dynamic and flexible enough to allow for change taking into account other frameworks.

Pacific Analysis Framework

A framework I was involved in developing in the late 1990s was the "Pacific Analysis Framework" (PAF). It is a tool for structuring and analysing policy problems from a Pacific perspective. The framework was closely aligned to the generic policy analysis steps but incorporating a "Pacific Values" element in each of the analysis steps. A companion element of the Framework was the "Consultation Guideline" - a guide on how to consult Pacific communities in developing policies and programmes. Training was provided to government agencies on the Framework  and Guideline and it proved very popular and effective in including Pacific perspectives into the policy analysis phase of the public policy development process.

Click here for info on the Pacific Analysis Framework

For major social problems confronting Pacific peoples in NZ, a conceptual framework also allows for the consideration of values as a key element influencing those problems.

Example of a Conceptual Framework - Family & Domestic Violence Conceptual Framework (Australia Bureau of Statistics, 2009)

The above framework was developed as part of the Australian government work in understanding Family and Domestic Violence and for the purpose of capturing data requirements.

Maori Conceptual Framework

In NZ, Maori have also developed a framework to guide the development of policies and programmes to address family violence. A report published in 2004 titled: 

"Transforming whanau violence : a conceptual framework : an updated version of the report from the former Second Maori Taskforce on Whanau Violence"

proposed a framework for addressing whanau/family violence based on Maori principles, and discusses how these concepts may be implemented in practice. Colonisation, with its assumption of cultural superiority, is identified as contributing to the incidence of violence amongst Maori families. This report updated the 2002 document from the former Second Maori Taskforce on Whanau Violence. The authors argued that models of practice should be designed by Maori, for Maori, and not dictated by government policy and legislation, or based upon Pakeha conceptual frameworks. Recommendations included a collective approach to violence intervention strategies involving all members of the whanau, and a plan of action for implementing programmes based upon Maori values and principles.

Describing the report, the Chair of the Taskforce said thus:

"This conceptual framework has been developed from the comprehensive and successful experience of Mäori practitioners working in the field of whänau violence. These practitioners identified, discussed and agreed upon the particular characteristics of their practices that have potential to constructively transform violence within whänau, hapü and iwi into behaviours that enhance mauri ora (well-being).

The imperatives of effective practice for the prevention of Mäori whänau violence are taken from practice and advocated in a non-prescriptive way that permits the localisation of responses to violence based on particular whänau, hapü and iwi processes. The imperatives that make up the conceptual framework are the minimum practice requirements for the prevention of whänau violence.

This Mäori conceptual framework assumes the impacts of colonisation as central to the normalisation of whänau violence. This results from the destruction and distortion of whakapapa, tikanga, wairua, tapu, mauri and mana as one consequence of colonisation.

The framework advocates for the development of Mäori therapeutic models that change the way that whänau violence is understood and managed. Very little has worked to stem the tide of whänau violence using mainstream approaches. We must address this issue from the position of a real and practical understanding of the cultural-political impulses which impel Mäori to act."

Click here for a copy of the report on the Maori Conceptual Framework

Towards a Pacific Conceptual Framework 

• While the above examples outline elements that would also be relevant and applicable in thinking about family violence in Pacific communities, as for Maori, the inclusion of a "Values Element" for each section or area would be critical. This values element would include consideration of concepts and principles such as family, religion, respect, honour, reciprocity, ownership etc.. and how these may influence relationships, processes and behaviour of those involved in family violence. 

• Understanding these key Pacific values and concepts will in turn enable responses and mitigating strategies and programmes to be developed that specifically targets Pacific peoples caught up in family violence.

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Scenario Planning for Fiji's Future

By Sai Lealea - 13 December 2009

In thinking about how Fiji might be able to chart its way out of the present bleak political situation, I thought an exercise in future scenario planning could offer a number of plausible stories that could guide the development of a pathway to stable democratic rule.

Borrowing from the South African "Mont Fleur" experience during the transition from minority white rule, four similar future scenarios emerge that are applicable to Fiji if we project a 10 year future to 2020. The four scenarios provide alternative views of Fiji’s future and identify some significant events, main actors and their motivations and convey how Fiji relates to the world.

The year takes into account the current regime's plan to have elections in 2014 and so the scenarios cover the intention to have in place an "elected" government.

As is the process in future scenario planning, the key question asked of the future scenarios or stories is: How will the plan to return Fiji to democratic rule go and whether the nation will be successful in securing a stable future?

I plan to develop these scenarios further, but in brief the four stories are:

 • Extended Interim Regime – no election in 2014 as regime bides its time to effect changes or entrench its rule. Disastrous for the economy and as negative impact bites, unrest will grow so crack down increases. Fiji is further isolated. No end in site.

 • New Military Endorsed Government in Power – some form of state sponsored election fraud occurs and government officials, like in Zimbabwe, used as agents and supervised by military personnel already in senior government posts. All law and order and enforcement agencies, FICAC, Crown Law, Justice and Military, Police and Prison service will play an active role in elections, overseen closely by regime figures.

 • New Government in Opposition to Current Regime – elected under a “new constitution” it opposed. Begins to reverse current regime’s policies and seek return to previous constitutional order. Sets in place process to prosecute 2006 coup perpetrators. Inherits a collapsed economy and citizens’ demand for relief increase manifold. Overseas aid and assistance provide some relief but is insufficient. Increase in social expenditure only bleeds the economy further. Military intervention highly likely using the widespread suffering and chaos as an excuse.

 • Return to Democratic Rule is Successful via a Negotiated Settlement – Military returns to Camp. All the regime’s decrees and policies to be reviewed and those of merit to be extended. An exercise in national reconciliation and healing akin to a Truth Commission is put in place and facilitated by neutral external experts. Question of Immunity be subject to national referendum including the future of Fiji’s military and promulgation of any new constitution after a constitutional review. Regional and international partners drafted in to provide security where required especially in lead up to referendum and national election. Economy starts to mend and slowly takes off.

There are clearly three dark prophecies that are plausible futures for Fiji. The last one does offer hope and no doubt presents a possible way ahead. As part of story telling, these 4 stories could be refined further and shared widely for feedback and discussion.

At this stage, the intention should not necessarily be about making a choice but refining the scenarios and testing the assumptions and driving factors involved.

Ideally it would be great to have the means to engage and bring together a diverse group of stakeholders to flesh out the four scenarios and further consult widely before publishing the stories in Fiji and abroad. To this end, I have written to various potential partners in the hope sponsorship could be secured for this work to take place.

Policy Training Workshop on Pasifika Perspectives

UNDERSTANDING PASIFIKA PEOPLES FOR GOOD OUTCOMES

About the Workshop

Public sector agencies face increasing calls to maximise the impact of their policy interventions, especially for hard to reach groups. Pasifika peoples make up a significant segment of that target group and are an increasingly important proportion of New Zealand’s younger population.

The best way of lifting the quality and effectiveness of policy outcomes is to ensure Pasifika perspectives are incorporated in the thinking and analysis phases of the public policy process. This workshop provides the knowledge and frameworks for exactly that.

The course begins with the important historical and constitutional features of Pasifika peoples and their transition to New Zealand. It identifies the important Pasifika values and concepts that underpin their communities. And it offers a practical step by step guide to incorporate these values and concepts into the policy process. Throughout the day insights and practical tips are offered in understanding Pasifika values and practices. The workshop will be highly interactive with a blend of presentations, case studies and practical application.

The Presenters, Sai Lealea and Holona Lui, collectively bring more than 20 years experience in public sector policy development, consultation and engagement with Pasifika peoples. They are knowledgeable about the Pasifika community and both are experienced in facilitating and delivering training workshops.

 

For

• Public Sector staff [incl managers, analysts and policy advisers] with an active role in public policy development

Workshop Objectives

On completion of this course participants will understand important Pasifika values and concepts and how these impact on:

• defining policy problems
• setting relevant goals and objectives
• developing effective solutions
• engaging effectively with Pasifika peoples, and
• how Pasifika social structures might impact on service delivery.

Topics

• The benefits of incorporating Pasifika perspectives in Policy Analysis
• Historical and Constitutional context
• Demographic drivers and key outcome indicators for Pasifika peoples
• Understanding important Pasifika values and concepts
• Incorporating Pasifika perspectives in the step-by-step policy analysis process
• Engaging Pasifika peoples in the policy process
• Practical applications through case studies

For Enquiries contact:

Sai Lealea: Tel: +64 27 2490 472 ; Email: sai.lealea@sdlconsultancy.com

Holona Lui: Tel: +64 27 4439 345 ; Email: holona.lui@catalystpacific.co.nz

 

Focusing on Strengths not Problems

posted on: myriam-musing.blogspot.com


Whether facilitating a group or developing a learning program, where should we focus the bulk of our attention - areas of strength or areas that fall short of the ideal? Most of us are well conditioned to believe that if we focus on problems and areas requiring improvement, this will actually help us perform better.

The sad truth is that only 32% of workers have the opportunity to do their best. (Gallup, US Survey, circa 2007). Research by Professor Emeritus Ron Lippitt (Univ. of Michigan) showed that when work groups focus on problems, two things occur. First they become more depressed, and secondly, they focus their energy on how to avoid pain rather than how to creatively move towards what they desire. As facilitators and instructors, we would do well to heed these learnings and adopt strategies that build on strengths and what's working.

Focusing on the Positive Core

1. Would you ask people to focus the bulk of their energy and effort on what they do worst as a strategy for highest return on investment? Rather, use Appreciative Inquiry to discover what works and areas of strength, and find ways to transfer these learnings to areas requiring improvement, in order to move towards the desired future.
2. When we operate from our strengths, we are often in the 'flow' (or for atheletes, the 'zone'). We become more confident, focused, and creative; we lose track of time and are generally inspired to produce better results, faster.
3. We're happier when we can operate from our strengths, yet according to Gallup only 32% of employees have the opportunity to do so. Imagine the latent potential that can be tapped with more inspired, confident, and powerfully effective people on your team! ,
4. Focusing on people's strengths benefits the organization and the people who work there. Leverage this power by focusing your facilitation and learning programs so that people can refine and expand their inherent talents and abilities, rather than on the Training painful ‘areas of improvement’.

Pacific Housing Research 2007

Pacific Housing Experiences:

Developing Trends and Issues

http://www.chranz.co.nz/pdfs/pacific-housing-experiences-report.pdf

PREPARED BY

Koloto & Associates Ltd/

New Zealand Institute of Economic

Research/Gray Matter Research Ltd

FOR THE

Centre for Housing Research,

Aotearoa New Zealand

AND

The Ministry of Pacific Island Affairs

AUGUST 2007

Acknowledgements

We would like to acknowledge the goodwill, support and contributions of many people, which helped made this research possible.

• Centre for Housing Research Aotearoa New Zealand and Ministry of Pacific

Islands Affairs (MPIA)

The study was made possible with funding from the Centre for Housing Research Aotearoa New Zealand (CHRANZ) and the Ministry of Pacific Islands Affairs (MPIA). We thank Terrence Aschoff, CHRANZ Manager, and Sai Lealea, Director of Monitoring and Governance, MPIA, for their ongoing support of the research consortium during the duration of this study.

We would also like to thank the reviewers from other Government agencies who gave up time to provide constructive feedback on the first draft of this final report.

• Research Participants and Communities

Special appreciation goes to the 211 Pacific participants who made time to share their experiences, thoughts and ideas, without which this study would not have been possible. We also acknowledge the various community groups and individuals in Whangarei, Auckland, Tokoroa, Wellington and Christchurch who assisted with catering and the organisation of the community fono.

• Research Consortium

Our thanks also go to the members of the research consortium - Alison Gray from Gray Matter Research Limited; Ian Duncan, Jean-Pierre de Raad and Alice Wang from the New Zealand Institute of Economic Research; and the research team from Koloto and Associates Ltd – ‘Alisi Numia Katoanga, Takinga-Iva Singsam, Christina Atoa Tapu, Tupae Pepe, Moetagi Fakaalofa, Rennie Douglas, Losaline Tuivakano, Fuaao Stowers and Siniva Talaga, and the administration staff, Emosi Koloto and Semisi Koloto.

Thank you all for your commitments to this research project.

Dr ‘Ana Hau’alofa’ia Koloto

Co-Director

KOLOTO & ASSOCIATES LTD