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Propensity Matching for Robust Service Delivery
Propensity matching is a statistical technique that can give more confidence to service providers, policy makers, or anyone responsible for ensuring that evaluations of large programmes of work are robust.
A Look Back on Mana Whenua and Crown Local Governance in Pōneke
Our Analytics Lead Sally Hett and former Analytics Lead Dani Lucas had an article published that takes a look back on mana whenua and Crown local governance in Pōneke, and encourages readers to consider the historical context when making decisions today.
Data to Inform Strategic Approaches to Whaanau Wellbeing
In 2022, our Maaori Data kaimahi worked on a fantastic project with Waikato-Tainui. This mahi included conducting data analysis that would inform the provision of their wellbeing services and support targeted COVID-19 vaccination efforts.
Mahuru Māori 2023
To celebrate Mahuru Māori 2023, we’re sharing a hand trick for adding te reo Māori intros and sign-offs to your Outlook.
Nicholson Consulting is now a B Corporation™!
In December 2022 Nicholson Consulting officially became a certified B Corporation™! This is a huge milestone as it gives weight to the fact that our business is driven by impact.
Q&A: The Risks, Challenges and Opportunities of AI for Māori in Aotearoa
As more people consider the role AI should play in our future, we thought it would be an excellent time to think about the unique opportunities, challenges, and risks that AI presents to Māori in Aotearoa.
How is My Computer Talking to Me? An overview of Natural Language Processing
Natural Language Processing (NLP) is a field of computer science that focuses on getting computers to understand, process, and generate human language.
Weaving Māori Data Expertise Into the Government Data System Design
Nicholson Consulting was selected by Stats NZ to help weave the realisation of potential together through Māori data expertise in the data system architecture and design space.