This paper will unpack how the evolving complementary evaluation approach used in New Zealand is responsive, builds the early childhood service's capability, and is proportional to the service's internal evaluation. It also explores how evaluation is used to promote equitable outcomes for Māori, New Zealand's indigenous population. Multipaper 456 AEA Conference 2013#socialjustice #methodology #education #EarlyChildhoodEducation #GovernmentEvaluation #Collaborative,ParticipatoryandEmpowermentEval #TheoriesofEvaluation #2013Conference