Effective Parenting Programmes: What Works Last Publication Date: 30 Mar 2015 Many parenting programmes are effective and support family wellbeing by improving parenting practices and thereby reducing the risks associated with child maltreatment. This review found: There are many…
Wider Economic Costs of Obesity to New Zealand Last Publication Date: 12 Feb 2015 This report highlights the impact obesity has on our economic, social, cultural and environmental well-being. At an individual and family level it can affect our income…
Teen Births in New Zealand Last Publication Date: 16 Jan 2015 Policymakers in New Zealand have been concerned by the teenage birth rate for many years. Cross-country comparisons indicate that New Zealand has a higher rate of…
Perceptions of income adequacy by low income families Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2015 Many New Zealand families are on a low income; some of these families manage to meet their everyday needs while others do not. For example, less…
Services and Support for Families and Whānau in Christchurch Last Publication Date: 25 Nov 2014 The research seeks to understand the kinds of services, support and information that Christchurch families and whānau affected by the earthquakes need to maintain resilience and…
Whānau Ora Achievements Report Last Publication Date: 01 Jul 2014 In July 2014 the then Minister of Whānau Ora, Minister Turia presented this Whānau Ora Achievements Report in the House. The report summarises the achievements of Whānau…
Assessment of the Design and Implementation of the Children's Teams to January 2014 Last Publication Date: 06 Jun 2014 In mid-2013 the Social Policy Evaluation and Research Unit (SuPERU) within the Families Commission commenced an assessment of the Children’s Team’s model. The Children’s Teams are…
Ngā Takahanga Waewae o Ngā Kaipakihi Māori: The Footsteps of Māori Entrepreneurs Last Publication Date: 01 Jun 2014 Māori entrepreneurship and Māori in business are growing fields of inquiry particularly since the financial recessions of the 1980s. The importance to the New Zealand economy…
Delivering Social Services Every Day Last Publication Date: 07 May 2014 Social services are working more and more collaboratively to deliver services to New Zealanders. This occurs throughout the sector, from frontline NGOs delivering services on behalf…
He Kai Kei Aku Ringa – Goal 3: Financial Literacy and Savings Last Publication Date: 01 May 2014 Goal 3: Financial Literacy and Savings, He Kai Kei Aku Ringa, provides a snapshot of financial literacy services for Māori. The report aims to enable financial…
