First launched in 1988, the longitudinal study is "an investigation of cardiovascular risk factors, nutrition, disability and social support networks in the total population of the area 70 years and over". 

Author: Sally Keeling, Dept of Medicine, Christchurch School of Medicine and University of Otago.

The aim of this survey was to discover the needs of young families in Mosgiel.

Sample size of 115 showed that families sought assistance through various means to lessen the financial impact on their family. In particular, need was greater for stay at home mum's, solo parents and for the youth.

Read the Summary here.

The 2012 Mosgiel Community Survey used postcards to obtain feedback from Mosgiel residents asking two questions: What do you like best about Mosgiel and what do you like least about Mosgiel? 

Author: Joy Davis, East Taieri Presbyterian Church. 

Click here to read the Survey Summary document.

The Mosgiel Youth survey indicated that there is a lack of activities for the youth of the Taieri. Often activities available cost money and that information about activities was not available.

To read the Summary document, click here.

The survey was undertaken by third year Social Work student Megan Bopp.

The summary report found here, indicated that "connectedness" was a challenge for many families and that those who required services and assistance were often unaware of what was available to them.

Interviews were conducted by a professional and the surveys were undertaken by third year social work student Kimberly McEwan. 

To see the full report click here.

The 2013 NZ Census gives information about the current population of Mosgiel. Data includes dwellings, predicted population trends through to 2043, breakdown of age groups, tenure of households, work status, income, access to telecommunications, percentage of smokers and much more. This gives a snapshot of the Mosgiel community at that point in time.

These surveys show a need for an accessible central space/ point of contact/information centre for ease of access to services available. Interestingly there was a desire for inter-generational connections.

Read more here.

The purpose of this feasibility study was to investigate the need for a Community Hub - a source of information, a place to run community groups and for community to meet and connect. Three types of Community Hub were discussed.

Authors: Petra Sparks and Keri McCabe, 3rd Year Occupational Therapy Students at Otago Polytechnic.

With the aim to to support, encourage, and grow, successful community-led development initiatives across the Greater Taieri community, the Encouraging Safety Project and Neighbourhood Support, in conjunction with an array of services and organisations ran a number of events to assist the Mosgiel/Taieri community.

It was clear there was need for an entity to pull everything together - events, activities, information and resources. For more information click here.

This was the springboard for the formation of the Taieri Network.

In order to better support the community, Taieri Network knew it had to be doing what the community wanted. The Community Consultations included Hui, Interviews and Surveys, so that there was significant input from the community. This Community Consultation document ran from April to August and was completed in November.

You can find the Community Consultation document here.

Te Hapori o Mosgiel report was conducted by third-year Bachelor of Nursing students from Otago Polytechnic, examining factors affecting community well-being. Their research identified key challenges, including limited healthcare access for the elderly, youth mental health struggles, and rising substance use. A SWOT analysis highlighted gaps in services, crime, and social isolation as concerns. Proposed solutions include health promotion initiatives like substance use education for youth and improved healthcare access for seniors. Aligned with the Ottawa Charter and UN Sustainable Goals, the report advocates for stronger community support and sustainable health strategies.

Read the report here.

Powerpoint Summary here.

Authors: Libby Blackwood, Bronte Crowe, Alayna Dunn, Minghui Zhao, Tatum Clotworthy, Cara Cunningham, Amy Eason, Tia Cooper, Sarah Duncan, Chirag Thakker

Supervised by Anna Askerud and Jess Hill