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Evaluation of First-Time Principals Induction Programme 2003

This evaluation provides external feedback on a national induction programme, the First Time Principals (FTP) Programme. The University of Auckland Principals Centre was contracted by the…

Combining Work and Eldercare: a study of employees in two City Councils who provide informal care for older people

The main aim of this study is to investigate the relationship between paid work and eldercare responsibilities. It is intended to produce benefits to the participants,…

Refugee Voices: A journey towards resettlement

Refugee Voices reports the findings of a Department of Labour (DoL) research project that inquired into the resettlement experiences of refugees in New Zealand. The information…

Understanding reductions in the gender wage differential 1997-2003

The female-to-male hourly earnings gap in New Zealand narrowed by 4 percentage points between 1997 and 2003. The objective of this paper is to throw light…

Demand-side factors in adult foundation learning programmes: A review of international literature

This paper reviews international literature that has examined the demand-side barriers to the provision and take-up of adult foundation learning programmes. It focuses on factors that…

Isolating the Scarring Effects Associated with the Economic inactivity of Youth in New Zealand: Evidence from the Christchurch Health and Development Study

This study estimates the potential scarring effects associated with early economic inactivity of young people in New Zealand. We initially define ‘economic inactivity’ as occurring when…

Report of Exploratory Case Study Research into Precarious Employment

In order to increase the Department of Labour’s (DoL) knowledge and understanding of nonstandard employment arrangements and the impact that non-standard employment arrangements may have on…

Migrants' Experiences of New Zealand

This report presents findings from the pilot of the Longitudinal Immigration Survey: New Zealand (LisNZ). It is the first in a series of reports from this…

New Zealand Work Policy: Meeting talent, skills and labour needs

The overarching objective of work permit policy is to contribute to New Zealand’s capacity base. This objective is underpinned by principles which provide access to global…

Evolving Educational Expectations for New Zealand Youth: Evidence from the Christchurch Health and Development Study

The purpose of this research project is to learn more about the formation of educational expectations by young people and their parents in New Zealand. This…