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Learning the Lingo: The Challenge of Gaining English Proficiency

This study reports on the English language acquisition of skilled migrants to New Zealand using findings from the Longitudinal Immigration Survey: New Zealand (LisNZ) and the…

To Make or Buy (Skills): An analysis of training decisions using microdata

The purpose of this paper is to examine the impact of skill shortages on the supply of training within New Zealand firms. The study uses a…

In Harms Way: A case study of Pacific workers in Manukau Manufacturing

There is an extensive research literature on health and safety in relation to migrants and ethnic minority communities, but there is very little published research specifically…

Traumatic Brain Injury Research

Thousands of people each year experience some degree of TBI, which is identified by confusion or disorientation, loss of consciousness, post-traumatic amnesia and other neurological abnormalities…

Population Movement in the Pacific: A Perspective on Future Prospects

This report investigates population movement in the Pacific through to 2050, through the lenses of international migration and development, drivers of miration in the Pacific, and…

Migration Trends and Outlook 20010/11

This report is the eleventh in an annual series that provides information about temporary and permanent migration trends to and from New Zealand. This report updates…

Falling Short in Workplace Safety: An analysis of falls in the construction sector

Falls from height and falls on the same level have been identified in New Zealand and overseas as a significant cause of harm in the construction…

Alcohol-related injury: An evidence-based literature review

This review focuses on research that considers the role of alcohol in causing injury and the effectiveness of educational and environmental strategies in preventing alcohol-related injury.…

Points of Difference: Does the Skilled Migrant Category Points System Predict Wages?

The Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) is a points-based policy that allows people who have the ability to contribute to New Zealand economically and socially to gain…

Review of Swim and Survive programmes to provide a more unified approach

Providing Swim and Survive programmes is the responsibility of a number of organisations and agencies in New Zealand. Prior to Swim and Survive programmes many people…