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Farmers’ mental health: A review of the literature

More than any other developed country, New Zealand's economy, people and environment depend on the success of land-based industries. The agriculture industry is at the core…

Problem Substance Use Among New Zealand Secondary Schools Students

This report explores the health issues and contexts of New Zealand secondary school students who use substances at very high levels. Young people who use substances…

BES (Iterative Best Evidence Synthesis) Programme - What Works Evidence: Hei Kete Raukura

The Ministry of Education is committed to aligning policy and practice to improve students’ achievement.  It must be informed by and respond to information about what…

Residence regulatory inspection summary reports

Every year, internal auditors report on the care provided at Child, Youth and Family residences. The reports detail where we’re achieving a high standard, and more…

Palliative Care and Māori from a Health Literacy Perspective

Health literacy refers to the degree people can access and understand health information to make informed and appropriate health decisions. This report focuses on the health…

The effectiveness of alcohol pricing policies: Reducing harmful alcohol consumption and alcohol-related harm

This report investigates the potential impact and effectiveness of a minimum price regime in reducing harmful alcohol consumption. The study was conducted as part of the…

What does bullying look like in Wellington?

New research explores the issue of bullying in the Wellington suburbs of Newtown, Berhampore, Kilbirnie and Strathmore. Skylight Trust talked with 65 kids and 6 adults to find…

Issues for women’s leadership pathways in large organisations

This paper proposes that work cultural changes are needed to increase opportunities for women to achieve at the highest level, and stop them from dropping out…

2014 Youth Insights Survey Methodology Report

The Youth Insights Survey (YIS) collects data on smoking-related knowledge, attitudes and behaviour, as well as students’ interests, lifestyles, activities and media use, and responses to…

Alcohol use among 15 to 17-year-olds: In Fact

Four in nine New Zealanders report the first time they consumed a large amount of alcohol on one drinking occasion was when they were 15 to…