Our team of researchers have experience and expertise in a range of disciplines and social science research methodologies.

Professor Barry Milne

Professor Barry Milne

COMPASS Director

I am a quantitative social scientist and Director of the Centre of Methods and Policy Application in the Social Sciences (COMPASS). My research focusses on using life-course data to identify predictors for health and wellbeing outcomes, particularly in the areas on mental health. My areas of expertise include micro-simulation, administrative data, longitudinal studies, socio-economic and ethnic inequalities and child development.

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New Zealand Rugby  

Ken Quarrie

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Kumanu Tāngata

 
Pacific Health Plus  

John Fiso

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Impact of Chronic Conditions

 
Social Wellbeing Agency  

Simon Anastasiadis

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Te Rourou Tātaritanga

Tahia Eaqub

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Te Rourou Tātaritanga

Craig Wright

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Te Rourou Tātaritanga

 
Te Pou Tiringa  

Will Edwards

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Impact of Chronic Conditions

Mihi Ratima

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Impact of Chronic Conditions

Tongan Health Society  

Dr Glenn Doherty

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Impact of Chronic Conditions

 
University of Canterbury  

Professor Gail Gillon

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E Tipu E Rea

Professor Brigid McNeill

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E Tipu E Rea

Dr Megan Gath

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E Tipu E Rea

Dr Lukas Marek

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Impact of Chronic Conditions

University of Otago  

Professor Barry Taylor

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E Tipu E Rea

Professor Rachael Taylor

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E Tipu E Rea

Assoc. Prof. Rosalina Richards

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E Tipu E Rea

Assoc. Prof. Gareth Treharne

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Impact of Chronic Conditions

Dr Lisa Daniels

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E Tipu E Rea

Dr Sheree Gibb

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E Tipu E Rea

Associate Professor Tristram Ingham

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Te Ao Mārama

Dr Hamish Jamieson

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Impact of Chronic Conditions

Dr Jesse Kokaua

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E Tipu E Rea
Impact of Chronic Conditions

Dr Nick Bowden

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E Tipu E Rea
Impact of Chronic Conditions

Dr Andrea Teng

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Impact of Chronic Conditions

Justine Camp

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E Tipu E Rea

Bernadette Jones

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Te Ao Mārama

 
University of Waikato  

Professor Tahu Kukutai

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Impact of Chronic Conditions

Ella Newbold

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Impact of Chronic Conditions

Victoria University of Wellington  

Professor Colin Simpson

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Te Rourou Tataritanga

Dr Tom Elliott

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Te Rourou Tātaritanga

Dr Binh Nguyen

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Te Rourou Tātaritanga

 

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