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The culture of alcohol promotion and consumption at major sports events in New Zealand

The report presents findings from four case studies, each of a large alcohol-sponsored sporting event in New Zealand. Data was collected via ethnographic observation, in situ…

Child immunisation: Reports by parents and caregivers: In Fact

The Ministry of Health recommends and subsidises a number of vaccinations to immunise New Zealand children against communicable diseases such as tetanus, polio, and measles (Ministry…

Young people’s opinion on extending smoking bans to cars and outdoor places where young people go: In Fact

To reduce New Zealanders’ exposure to second-hand smoke and denormalise smoking behaviour, smoking is prohibited in a range of places, including indoor areas of work and…

Young people’s opinion on tobacco taxation: In Fact

One of the most effective tools to stop people taking up smoking and encourage smokers to quit is to increase the price of cigarettes and tobacco.…

Quit intention among current smokers: In Fact

In the Health Promotion Agency’s 2012 Health and Lifestyles Survey, we asked current smokers whether they thought they would still be smoking at three future time…

How to best support young people who are concerned about their drinking: Youth2000 Survey Series

The Youth’07: Young People and Alcohol report (2011) commissioned by the Alcohol Advisory Council of New Zealand (ALAC) found that there were a number of students…

The Locally Specific Impacts of Alcohol Outlet Density in the North Island of New Zealand 2006-2011

In March 2012, HPA commissioned NIDEA to undertake research into the geographically-specific relationships between alcohol outlet density (by type of outlet) and social harms (specifically different…

Kiwi Lives III 2013 Campaign Evaluation

This research was undertaken in order to evaluate the Kiwi Lives III campaign, which is part of a national social marketing programme to minimise gambling harm.…

Sun Exposure Survey: Methodology Report 2013

This research was undertaken as part of the national monitoring of sun exposure and related knowledge, attitudes, and behaviours. In addition to monitoring, this project helps…

Sun safety promotion in territorial authorities

This research study assesses sun protection policies and practices in territorial authorities. In an earlier version of this report, Appendix 7: Latitude and Coastline Classifications By…