Research-informed Public Policy a case study of housing

Authors

  • Philippa Howden-Chapman University of Otago
  • Helen Viggers University of Otago
  • Michael Keall University of Otago
  • Sarah Bierre University of Otago
  • Athur Grimes Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9152-8051
  • Nevil Pierse University of Otago

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.26686/pq.v19i4.8649

Keywords:

Housing, Health, Public policy, Research methods

Abstract

Coordinating the timing and relevance of research for public policy is difficult. Based on ongoing early collaborations between researchers and policy analysts, this case study documents innovative research led public policy. He Kāinga Oranga, the Housing and Health Programme addresses the determinants of population health by improving substandard housing and was developed in consultation with local and central government, iwi and communities. We outline our research goals and processes and the range and impact of our outcomes, and draw conclusions about the value of long-term government-funded research investment that is focused on key policy issues, to improve the effectiveness and equity of public policy.

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Author Biographies

Philippa Howden-Chapman, University of Otago

Philippa Howden-Chapman is a distinguished professor of public health and co-director of He Kāinga Oranga, the Housing and Health Research Programme at the University of Otago, Wellington, and director of the WHO Collaborating Centre on Housing and Wellbeing.

Helen Viggers, University of Otago

Helen Viggers is a research fellow working on energy and home warmth issues at He Kāinga Oranga, University of Otago, Wellington.

Michael Keall, University of Otago

Michael Keall is a professor of public health and injury epidemiologist at He Kāinga Oranga, University of Otago, Wellington.

Sarah Bierre, University of Otago

Sarah Bierre is a senior research fellow and social scientist with He Kāinga Oranga, University of Otago, Wellington.

Athur Grimes, Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington

Arthur Grimes is professor of wellbeing and public policy in the School of Government at Victoria University of Wellington and a senior fellow at Motu Economic and Public Policy Research.

Nevil Pierse, University of Otago

Nevil Pierse is a professor of public health, statistician, and codirector of He Kāinga Oranga, University of Otago, Wellington. His work focuses on the Healthy Homes Initiative and Housing First.

Policy Quarterly Volume 19 Issue 4 2023

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Published

2023-11-23

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Vol. 19 No. 4 (2023): Policy Quarterly

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