Robyn Moore

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  A skilled communicator and good listener with a passion for the written word, Robyn specialises in cross-sectoral research that makes a difference. She brings expertise and enthusiasm to understanding systems, people and perspectives, and welcomes the opportunity to apply these skills to inform decision-making and inspire effective change.
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Robyn works as an independent research writer and web editor.
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Robyn's work includes:

A Change is as Good as a Rest: Using the Theory of Constraints to Resolve Resource Constraints in a Large Public Hospital
Working paper with V. J. Mabin et al. 2012

Rotary Forum 2011
Organisational Effectiveness in Times of Seismic Risk - Lessons for Welllington This inaugural forum was held in Victoria University's Rutherford House in Wellington on October 18, 2011. Forum content was transcribed, analysed and is presented in four themes, with a Summary (Lessons for Wellington).
>>   Theme 1 - Building resilience [PDF]
>>   Theme 2 - Restoring confidence and effectiveness [PDF]
>>   Theme 3 - Leading people post-earthquake [PDF]
>>   Theme 4 - Rebuilding our future & Forum Summary [PDF]

September 2011   Mining Lignite in Aotearoa NZ - A Price Too High?

August 2011   The RMA 1991 - What Does it Mean to Water in NZ?

Local Governance Structure: Why Does it Matter?
Speech to Porirua residents, June 2011
>>   download presentation [1.2MB PDF]

Benefits of Rainwater Tanks for Emergency Management
report for GNS Hazards Platform, June 2011 (co-authored)
>>   download report [PDF]

Teaching Matters - Victoria University Faculty of Commerce
teaching and learning online resource, launched April 2011 (co-writer/editor/web-page designer)

Hurunui water moratorium
Robyn Moore talks to TVNZ News, July 2010

Shaping More Sustainable Communities: a Case Study in Urban Water Management
thesis paper presented at Operational Research Society NZ (ORSNZ) Conference 2009
>>   download conference paper [PDF]
>>   download presentation [1.2MB PDF]
>>   download thesis [3.1MB PDF]

Pukerua Bay Neighbourhood Accessibility Plan
a plan to address community severance issues,
Porirua City Council, Pukerua Bay Residents Association, May 2008
>>   download Neighbourhood Accessibility Plan [PDF]

Celebrations for the Linwood Service Link
drafted April 2008 for Hon Ruth Dyson, Minister for Social Development
>>   download draft speech [PDF]

Franklin Delano Roosevelt International Award Ceremony
drafted Nov 2007 for Hon Ruth Dyson, Minister for Social Development
>>   download draft speech [PDF]

The Kapiti Water Book
drafted 2007 for Kapiti Coast District Council
>>   download draft Water Book - spread 16 [PDF]
>>   download draft Water Book - spread 17 [PDF]

'water' section at SmarterHomes.org.nz
drafted 2006 for Consumers' Institute and Beacon Pathway