Practical, evidence-based support for communities and partners.
From community-focused research to training and funding support, CERT works alongside organisations, students and whānau to turn evidence into action.
Wellbeing
Practical support that empowers people.
Research
Identifying needs through rigorous study.
Education
Advancing knowledge across communities.
Building stronger communities through research collaboration
Working together to create practical, sustainable solutions that make a real difference.
Evidence-Based Solutions
Creating practical, research-backed solutions for the specific challenges a community identifies.
Innovation & Sustainability
Supporting innovation and sustainable approaches to social development.
Community Partnerships
Bridging academic research with real community needs through meaningful, ongoing partnerships.
Access to Funding
Improving access to funding and resources for collaborative community projects.
Three focus areas, one shared purpose
Education
Advancing knowledge and capability across communities through workshops, training sessions and outreach initiatives.
Research
Identifying community needs through rigorous research — from settlement studies to migrant-worker policy analysis.
Wellbeing
Delivering practical solutions and support services that empower people to shape their own futures.
Current research partnerships
CERT partners with tertiary institutions, including the University of Waikato, on applied community research.
International Student Settlement
Exploring settlement and integration challenges faced by international master’s students in Hamilton, to inform evidence-based support programmes.
- Identify key barriers across employment, housing, healthcare and social integration.
- Analyse gaps in existing support services in Hamilton.
- Develop evidence-based recommendations for community support programmes.
Migrant Worker Policy Impact
Examining the problems migrant workers face in New Zealand, and analysing the socio-economic and policy impacts on the Government of New Zealand.
- Identify economic, social, legal and psychological problems migrants face.
- Analyse structural factors contributing to migrant-worker vulnerability.
- Develop evidence-based policy recommendations for labour-migration governance.
How our services come together
Research & Projects
Lead investigations, analyse data, and contribute to evidence-based programmes.
Admin & Finance
Support day-to-day operations, bookkeeping, and organisational planning.
IT & Digital Support
Maintain systems, build digital tools, and support our online presence.
Training & Community
Deliver workshops, training sessions, and outreach initiatives.
Marketing & Outreach
Promote CERT’s work, manage communications, and connect with communities.
Have a community need or research idea?
We work with iwi, community groups, tertiary institutions and funders to design evidence-based responses together.
