PROJECTS
Allen + Clarke has undertaken over 900 projects over the last 14 years.
This page showcases a small sample of our work.
Support for the Government Inquiry into Mental Health and Addiction
Allen + Clarke was initially asked to provide a Programme Manager to manage, with the Head of Secretariat, the delivery of a programme of work which would ultimately result in a report to Government on the future directions for mental health and wellbeing in New Zealand. Other support was subsequently required.Review of the Real Estate Agents Authority’s (REAA’s) Continuing Education Framework
In July 2016 Allen + Clarke was commissioned to review the Real Estate Agents Authority’s Continuing Education. Since 2011 this framework forms the basis for determining the content and duration of all licensed real estate agents’ mandatory CE (both verifiable and non-verifiable).Mid-term Review of the Pacific Noncommunicable Disease Initiative, World Health Organization (2016)
The World Health Organization (WHO) contracted Allen + Clarke to undertake a mid-term review of their Pacific Noncommunicable Disease Initiative, a four-year project implemented by their Division of Pacific Technical Support with funding from New Zealand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT)Improving Sporting Participation for Young People with Physical Disabilities in New Zealand: A report for the Chariot Project
As part of our 2016/17 pro-bono programme, Allen + Clarke provided a report describing the role of The Chariot Project and analysing the policy context in which it was formed.Development of sports programmes to help reduce childhood obesity in three Pacific Island countries
In January 2016 MFAT commissioned Allen + Clarke to design an approach for providing local organised sports programmes in Samoa, Tonga and Fiji that encourage boys and girls from age 5 to 12 to participate in regular physical activity.Wairoa District Council – Building policies review, Walking and Cycling Strategy development, and Public safety bylaw review
Allen + Clarke supported the Council to progress three discrete policy and regulatory projects.Evaluation of the Australian Government’s Investment in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care through the Indigenous Australians’ Health Programme
Allen + Clarke is co-designing an evaluation of the effectiveness of primary health care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People for the Australian Government Department of Health.Technical and Secretariat Support for Expert Health Panel of Per-and Poly-Fluoroalkyl Substances
Allen + Clarke was contracted by the Australian Department of Health to provide secretariat and scientific services in support of the per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) Expert Health Panel (the Panel).Heart Foundation Strategic Plan Refresh
Allen + Clarke was approached by the Heart Foundation to support a refresh of their 2015-2018 strategic plan.After fire impacts on New Zealand communities
Allen + Clarke was part of a team commissioned by Fire and Emergency New Zealand to gain an understanding of the challenges faced by those who experience the devastating effects of fire in their journey of recovery, and to help Fire and Emergency understand how they can use this information to inform their role in supporting communities.Breast Screening Technical Reference Group
Allen + Clarke is contracted by the Australian Department of Health to provide secretariat and research services to support the Breast Screen Australia program.Drinking-water Advisory Committee
Allen + Clarke provides the Ministry of Health’s Drinking-water Advisory Committee (DWAC) with secretariat support, namely attending meetings and preparing minutes for the DWAC and its five working groups.Intellectual Property policy development and strategic framework for Museum of NZ Te Papa Tongarewa
In June 2016 Te Papa Tongawera commissioned Allen + Clarke to develop a policy and a strategic framework for identifying and managing the museum’s intellectual property (IP).‘More Heart and Diabetes Checks’ Health Target Evaluation
The evaluation of the health target ‘More Heart and Diabetes Checks’, which we completed earlier this year, was recently signed off by the Minister of Health. By the time the target was achieved, more than one million CVD and diabetes checks had been completed throughout New Zealand.NZ Fire Service – Diversity in the Community vs NZFS: Understanding who is missing and why
The New Zealand Fire Service (NZFS), supported by its annual Contestable Research Fund, appointed Allen + Clarke to conduct a research project on diversity representation within the NZFS workforce. The final report can be found here: https://www.fire.org.nz/Research/Published-Reports/Pages/Report142.htmlThe design and implementation of health support services for chemically-exposed populations
New Zealand, like many other countries, has had to grapple in recent years with a legacy of chemical use and contamination that has led to both directly-exposed populations and some contaminated sites that still pose a potential hazard to the people who live and work near them.HNZ Tenancy Management Strategy Work Programme 2015-2018
In 2015 Housing New Zealand developed a Tenancy Management Strategy (TMS) to articulate a new three-year strategic direction. Allen + Clarke were engaged to develop a Work Programme for the Strategy.Downtown Community Ministry – Te Hāpai Review
As part of our 2015/16 pro bono work, Allen + Clarke conducted a review for DCM (Downtown Community Ministry) in Wellington.Sport NZ Talent Identification and Development
In 2015, Sport NZ contracted Allen + Clarke to project manage the stakeholder engagement to inform the development of a Talent Plan that would ensure more Kiwi athletes win on the world stage.Department of Internal Affairs – Report on Regulatory Stewardship
In July 2015 Allen + Clarke was contracted by the Department of Internal Affairs (the Department) to develop a report on how to best give effect to new statutory regulatory stewardship obligations.Ministry Of Transport Business and Output Plan
The Ministry of Transport contracted Allen + Clarke to lead the development of an Output Plan and a Business Plan for the 2011/12 financial year.2015 Strategic and Service Planning for problem gambling
Allen + Clarke was contracted to develop the 2015 iteration of the Problem Gambling Needs Assessment and to support consultation on the Government's draft nine-year Strategic Plan and three-year Service Plan on problem gambling.Huia Pool Social benefits
Allen + Clarke worked with Hutt City Council on a joint study to estimate the economic and social value of the city's main swimming facility, using a social return on investment (SROI) style approach.Niue Health Strategic Plan
Allen + Clarke was contracted by the Government of Niue to carry out a needs assessment of the Niue health sector and, based on that assessment and direct engagement with a wide range of stakeholders in the health and other sectors, draft a 10 year Strategic Plan.Evaluation of the Child Health Check Initiative (CHCI) and the Expanding Health Services Delivery Initiative (EHSDI)
Allen + Clarke undertook an evaluation of two health programmes in the Northern Territory that target remote Aboriginal communities, for the Australian Government Department of Health, over 2009-11.Secretariat services for disability sector groups
Allen + Clarke provides the Ministry of Health’s Disability Support Services (DSS) team with meeting management services.Evaluation of the implementation of a funding change by PHARMAC
Allen + Clarke was commissioned by PHARMAC to evaluate the implementation of a decision to change the funding and supply of blood glucose meters and test strips for diabetes patients. This decision had been highly controversial.Evaluation of the Tonga Business Enterprise Centre
Allen + Clarke was engaged by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) to complete an evaluation of the Tonga Business Enterprise Centre (TBEC) over 2013-14.Regulatory levers for quality international education
In February 2016 the Ministry of Education commissioned Allen + Clarke to undertake a review of the regulatory levers for quality in international education.Embedding a Pasifika Perspective in Careers New Zealand’s work
As part of our 2015/16 pro bono programme, Allen + Clarke developed a report and set of best practice guidelines to help better embed a Pasifika perspective in Careers New Zealand’s work and to develop and deliver more effective programmes for Pasifika communities.Team Wellington Football Club – Review of 2015/16 Season
Allen + Clarke conducted a review of Team Wellington Football Club’s 2015-16 season.Review of physical activity guidance for children aged under five years
The Ministry of Health contracted Allen + Clarke to undertake a literature review examining the effect that physical activity and fundamental movement skills, time spent being sedentary and sleep have on a range of health outcomes for children aged under five years (i.e., from birth to four years inclusive).Multi-country Pacific capability building project
Over 2003 to 2007, the New Zealand Agency for International Development funded a project providing support to six Pacific Island countries to develop and implement comprehensive tobacco control programmes in line with those countries’ obligations under the recently ratified WHO Framework.Evaluation of the Volunteer Service Abroad (VSA) Core Funding Arrangement
Allen + Clarke was contracted to undertake an evaluation of the Volunteer Service Abroad Core Funding ArrangementSport investment work
Allen + Clarke was contracted by Sport New Zealand to provide an independent review of the Community Sport Investment process for the 2016-2020 period.MBIE CRI core funding review
In 2015/16, we provided in-house support to MBIE’s Science Policy team to assist in the review of Crown Research Institute’s (CRI) core funding.Policy capability building training
The United Nation Population Fund (UNFPA) contracted Allen + Clarke over 2014 to 2015 to develop and pilot policy capability development courses for UNFPA staff in the Asia Pacific region. The courses focused on developing skills in “upstream engagement”.Drinking water subsidy programme
Allen + Clarke provides the Ministry of Health with project management, grants management, contracts management and coordination services for the drinking-water subsidy programme.Worksafe New Zealand
Allen + Clarke has provided analytical and evaluation services to WorkSafe New Zealand since 2015.Rheumatic Fever Programme Management
In 2011, the Ministry of Health contracted Allen + Clarke to assist with its rheumatic fever work programme.National Maternity Monitoring Group
Allen + Clarke provides secretariat support for the National Maternity Monitoring Group (the NMMG).Data and statistical support for SuPERU
Superu (formerly the Families Commission) commissioned Allen + Clarke to provide data and statistical support for the development of the 2016 Families and Whanau Status Update, Superu's annual flagship publication.Workbridge Business Case
Allen + Clarke assisted Workbridge to develop a business case to source funding for their future activities.Ministry of Social Development – policy support for the Children’s Action Plan
The Children’s Action Plan is a Ministerial-led initiative that seeks to make wide reaching changes to New Zealand’s child protection system. Allen + Clarke provided some independent policy support.Review of the NZ Transport Agency’s Procurement Strategy
The NZ Transport Agency (Transport Agency) appointed Allen and Clarke to evaluate the effectiveness of their procurement policy and procedures.Ministry for Primary Industries – Māori Agribusiness Evaluation
The Ministry for Primary Industries contracted Allen + Clarke to undertake an evaluation of two Maori agribusiness projects.Ministry of Transport – Evaluation Framework and Evaluation of the Road User Charges (RUC) System
The Ministry of Transport engaged Allen + Clarke to produce an evaluation framework for its proposed changes to the road user charges (RUC) System.Regulatory Impact Analysis and Cost Benefit Analysis
Allen + Clarke is often asked to lead regulatory analysis projects for New Zealand and Australian clients.National Drinking-Water Advice and Coordination Service
Allen + Clarke leads the New Zealand Drinking-Water Advice and Coordination Service (NDWACS) on behalf of the New Zealand Ministry of Health.Evaluation of the Maternity Quality and Safety Programme
Allen + Clarke was contracted by the Ministry of Health to evaluate the progress, effectiveness and sustainability of the Maternity Quality and Safety Programme, and to provide the Ministry with recommendations for the next phase of the programme.Salvation Army’s Street Outreach Service analysis
Allen + Clarke carried out a pro bono review in Christchurch to provide a robust analysis of how the Service is contributing to actualising the Salvation Army’s Mission of caring for people, transforming lives, and reforming society.Evaluation of the 2015 Rheumatic Fever Awareness Campaign
Allen + Clarke was contracted by the Ministry of Health to independently evaluate the 2016 Rheumatic Fever Awareness Campaign to inform improvements.Research and engagement with healthcare professionals in primary care
PHARMAC appointed Allen and Clarke to undertake qualitative and quantitative research and engagement with healthcare professionals in primary care.Evaluation of the Impact of the Business Leaders’ Forum
In 2013 we developed a framework to enable the Business Leader’s Health and Safety Forum to measure its impact.Development of policy and guidance on legislation implementation
Allen + Clarke has assisted a range of Government agencies with the development of legislation, from the early policy development stages through to options analysis, consultation with stakeholders, and implementation of legislation.Evaluation of the Parliamentary Counsel Office’s Legislative Drafting Assistance to Pacific Islands Nations
In September 2015, the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) contracted Allen + Clarke to evaluate the Parliamentary Counsel Office (PCO) Legislative Drafting Assistance to Pacific Island Nations (the Activity).Support for the psychoactive substances legislation implementation
Over 2013-14, Allen + Clarke was asked to assist the Ministry of Health with the implementation of the new Psychoactive Substances Act.Department of Internal Affairs Literature Review Stronger and More Resilient Communities
Allen + Clarke was contracted to undertake a literature review to inform activities under the Department of Internal Affairs strategy in focus area two: stronger and more resilient communities.Ministry of Education – School Transport System
As part of Allen + Clarke’s annual pro bono scheme, we worked with the Ministry of Education’s transport team to facilitate workshops on school transportation.Samoan Sport Support Project
Allen + Clarke assisted SPARC and the Samoan Ministry of Education, Sports and Culture (MESC) to design and implement a three year international development project aimed at strengthening Samoa’s sports sector and building capacity and capability.Supporting Pacific Countries
Allen + Clarke has undertaken a lot of pro bono work internationally, especially in the Pacific.Ministerial Forum on Alcohol Advertising and Sponsorship
The Ministry of Health engaged Allen + Clarke to provide independent facilitation and report writing services to the Ministerial Forum on Alcohol Advertising and Sponsorship (the Forum).Evaluation: Strengthening Pacific Labs
MFAT appointed Allen + Clarke to undertake an evaluation of ‘Strengthening Pacific Health Laboratory Systems’, which is delivered by the Pacific Paramedical Training Centre (PPTC) to Tonga, Vanuatu, the Cook Islands, the Marshall Islands and Kiribati.Ministry of Education – Understanding and improving learning outcomes for boys: A literature review
The Ministry of Education contracted Allen + Clarke to conduct a literature review of recent domestic and international literature on teaching and learning methods that are particularly effective for boysMass media campaign evaluation
The Health Promotion Agency (HPA) commissioned Allen + Clarke to evaluate the impact of the 2015 ‘Stop Before You Start’ mass media campaign, which aimed to contribute to smokefree lifestyles among young adults in New Zealand.Evaluation of support to the Solomon Islands Curriculum Development Division
Allen + Clarke undertook an evaluation of the support provided to the Solomon Islands Curriculum Development Division. The evaluation assessed the effectiveness and efficiency of the support in improving access to, and the quality of, basic education in Solomon Islands.Development of competency guidance for District Licensing Committee members
Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ), in association with the Health Promotion Agency (HPA) recently engaged Allen + Clarke to lead the development of competency guidance for District Licensing Committee members.Review of the Ministry of Health Before School Check (B4SC) Programme
The Ministry of Health engaged Allen + Clarke to conduct a review to enhance, develop and maintain workforce standards and competencies in the coordination and delivery of the B4SC programme.Literature Review of transport related determinants that influence decisions to use cycling as an active mode of transport for daily travel
Allen + Clarke carried out a literature review for the Ministry of Transport of transport- related determinants that influence decisions to use cycling as a mode of daily travel. The review focused specifically on three key themes: infrastructure, safety and attitudes.NZ Federation of Multicultural Councils
The New Zealand Federation of Multicultural Councils provides leadership to ethnic and migrant communities. Allen + Clarke assisted the organisation to develop a set of operational policies to help cement its internal systems.Development of indicators for Strategies and Goals in Alzheimers New Zealand’s Dementia: A Strategic Framework
As part of our 2015/16 pro-bono programme and in consultation with Alzheimers New Zealand, Allen + Clarke developed a set of indicators as a way to begin to measure progress made against the organisation’s goals and strategies.Ministry of Education – Reading Recovery
Allen + Clarke undertook a review of the spatial and other requirements for Reading Recovery Centres for the Ministry of Education. The purpose of this review was to evaluate the existing provision of Reading Recovery Centres in a spatial context and create a spatial formula for use in future development.Submissions Analysis
Allen + Clarke has assisted clients to complete challenging and complex analysis of submissions projects.Rangitikei District Council – Proposal for the Redevelopment of Public Facilities in Marton
Allen + Clarke collaborated with members of the Marton community who were concerned about the condition of public facilities in their community, to develop a written proposal to the Rangitikei District Council.Health Professional Regulation in Africa
The Commonwealth Secretariat contracted Allen + Clarke to work with five countries in Eastern and Southern Africa to review their systems for regulating health professionals and to provide advice on means to strengthen such systems.Beacon Pathway project
In 2007, Beacon asked Allen + Clarke to conduct a feasibility study of current and planned legislative and regulatory interventions that would help achieve Beacon’s goal of "delivering a high standard of sustainability within the residential built environment by 2012".Cayman Islands – Public Health Sector review
The Ministry of Health and Human Services (MHHS) in the Cayman Islands contracted Allen + Clarke to review the Cayman Island’s public health sector.