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Alcohol and older adults in New Zealand: A literature review

This comprehensive literature review brings together literature and data on alcohol and older adults from a variety of New Zealand sources.  Findings from selected overseas studies…

National Poliomyelitis Response Plan for New Zealand

New Zealand has been declared polio free, with the last case occurring in 1977. This plan sets out the response in New Zealand to a potential…

Improving the lives of people with dementia

This publication outlines nine key areas the Ministry of Health will support over the next three years to maximize the health, independence and wellbeing of people…

An examination of the outcome of the resettlement of residents from the Kimberley Centre

The Donald Beasley Institute report examines the impact of the closure on residents, families and staff three years ago of the Kimberley Centre. The institution began…

Green Prescription Active Families Survey Report: June 2014

This report presents the findings of the sixth survey in an on-going monitor of participants in the Green Prescriptions Active Families (Active Families) programme. As in…

Sun Exposure Survey 2013 Youth Report

The Health Promotion Agency (HPA) undertakes the Sun Exposure Survey (SES) every three years. The purpose of this ongoing research is to collect consistent information on…

Attitudes and Behaviour towards Alcohol Survey 2010-2012 Report 1.2

HPA's Attitudes and Behaviour towards Alcohol Survey (ABAS) is undertaken every year by HPA to provide information on the attitudes and behaviour of New Zealanders towards…

Investigation into the Effect of Gambling Game Characteristics, PIDS and Pop-up Technology on Gambling and Problem Gambling Behaviour - Implementation 2007-2010

This research was carried out to understand the impacts of PIDs and pop-up messages, and to explore the effects of EGM game characteristics and casino table…

Family connectedness and substance use among Pacific youth: In Fact

Family connectedness describes the quality of connections within a family and is important for wellbeing in adolescence. It is a protective factor against risky behaviour. Substance…

Testing tobacco control messages with a young adult audience

The Health Promotion Agency (HPA) commissioned TNS to investigate advertisements with tobacco denormalisation and health consequence themes as part of the formative research for its new…