Ageing New Zealand: The growing reliance on migrant caregivers Last Publication Date: 01 Jul 2009 Caring for the elderly is perceived to be a relatively low skilled, low paid and a lowstatus vocation. This makes it difficult to attract people, especially…
New Faces New Futures Last Publication Date: 01 Jun 2009 The LisNZ project grew from concerns in the early to mid-1990s about the lack of information available to assist in facilitating positive settlement for migrants, and…
Doctors and romance: Not only of interest to Mills and Boon readers Last Publication Date: 01 Jun 2009 Internationally there is a growing demand for health services. Skilled health workers, including doctors, have a high degree of international mobility and New Zealand (NZ) stands…
Men’s participation in unpaid care: A review of the literature Last Publication Date: 01 Jun 2009 This paper summarises the results of a comprehensive literature review examining the barriers and supports for men’s greater participation in unpaid care.
Migrants' Labour Market Participation Last Publication Date: 05 May 2009 This chapter focuses on migrants’ participation in the labour market, the importance of their contribution in terms of cultural and social benefits and international linkages is…
Longitudinal Immigration Survey for New Zealand Last Publication Date: 05 May 2009 The primary objective of the Longitudinal Immigration Survey: New Zealand (LisNZ) is to provide comprehensive data about the settlement experiences of migrants in their first three…
Social Relationships and Social Support Last Publication Date: 05 May 2009 This section considers the social networks of migrants, their relationships with both New Zealanders and other members of their own ethnic group, as well as friendships…
Migrants Income and Assets Last Publication Date: 05 May 2009 This chapter examines migrants’ personal income and the sources of that income; ownership of assets and the value of those assets; financial assistance from the government;…
Motives and Processes of Migration Last Publication Date: 05 May 2009 Knowing what motivates migrants to choose New Zealand as their desired destination and examining the challenges they undergo while settling into their new home are important…
Understanding the Job Mobility and Employability of Older Workers Last Publication Date: 01 May 2009 This report provides information and an evidence base to help prepare New Zealand for the labour market challenges and opportunities presented by an older workforce (defined…