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Creative New Zealand: Evaluation Pilot

Creative New Zealand (CNZ) partnered with Culture Counts to conduct a year-long pilot study involving the Culture Counts Evaluation Platform. This pilot engaged seven organisations funded through CNZ’s Toi Tōtara Haemata Investment Programme and took place between January and December...

Product Update: Hiding Dimension Names in Surveys

In the coming weeks, Culture Counts will be simplifying our dimensions statements by hiding the name of the statement in the survey question. This update is a small but significant change in the way dimensions are presented in the survey...

What we’ve been up to in Q1 – 23/24

The team has been quite busy these past few months! We have been working hard behind the scenes to update our analytics dashboard, integrate new survey templates and revise our dimension framework. But we have also made sure to pause...

Public Libraries Evaluation Network Report 2022-2023

The Public Libraries Evaluation Network (PLEN) is a nation-wide data collection initiative designed to help libraries better understand and illustrate their value. Delivered by Culture Counts, the project has completed its fourth year with 33 participating libraries collecting 8,667 survey...

Product Update: Survey Templates and Dimension Selector

In September, we introduced two new major features to the Culture Counts Evaluation Platform – streamlining user workflow and enabling consistent measurement of dimensions across evaluations. Our latest new features makes it easier to collect consistent data across multiple surveys...

Product Update: New Outcomes Framework

In September, we launched a revised Outcomes Framework, designed to simplify and clarify our dimensions terminology and make selecting the right measures easier for Culture Counts users. Our Outcomes Framework has been updated to reflect a more clear and meaningful...

How to use dimensions

One of the unique selling points of the Culture Counts Evaluation Platform is our dimension statements. We understand and have taken the time to delve into the metrics of evaluating the impact of an event on a cultural, and even...

CircuitWest: 2023 Performing Arts Audience Research

CircuitWest is a peak body and performing arts support organisation in Western Australia. The not-for-profit organisation is membership based and represents nearly 100 artists, producers and presenters. Across its varied programs and activities, CircuitWest seeks to demonstrate its alignment to...

Culture Counts receives Innovation Booster Grant

We are proud to announce that Culture Counts is a recipient of the 2023 Innovation Booster Grant (IBG). The grant is part of the Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation’s New Industries Fund and is aimed at helping startups...