Two's a crowd: Living alone in New Zealand Last Publication Date: 01 May 2016 Two’s a crowd: Living alone in New Zealand explores the socio-economic characteristics and social well-being of New Zealanders who live alone, using data from the 1986–2013…
Parental knowledge about alcohol consumption 2012-14: In Fact Last Publication Date: 01 May 2016 Parental attitudes and behaviour towards alcohol are important factors that influence adolescent attitudes and decisions about alcohol use (Hingson & White, 2014). Parental monitoring and involvement…
Identifying stepfamilies in longitudinal data Last Publication Date: 19 Apr 2016 Identifying stepfamilies in longitudinal data describes how we developed a methodological process for identifying stepfamilies in longitudinal data through an analysis of family transitions. We used a…
Impact of the Family Start Home Visiting Programme on Outcomes for Mothers and Children: A Quasi-Experimental Study Last Publication Date: 01 Feb 2016 Family Start workers make regular home visits and, using a structured program, seek to improve parenting capability and practice. Workers also actively work to promote breastfeeding,…
Feasibility Studies Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2015 In Budget 2016/17 the two feasibility studies were funded to look into the viability of Project Tatupu and the Pacific Cultural Centre. These studies have now…
Educationally powerful connections with parents and whānau Last Publication Date: 01 Nov 2015 Parents, families and whānau want their children to feel they belong at school and experience success. They want to be involved in their child’s learning –…
Neighbourhood Social Mix and Outcomes for Social Housing Tenants: Rapid Review Last Publication Date: 01 Nov 2015 This rapid review adds to the knowledge base of evidence informing services and programmes for social housing. Specifically, what the outcomes are for social housing tenants…
Family justice system: Evaluation of Family Dispute Resolution service and mandatory self-representation Last Publication Date: 01 Oct 2015 In March 2014 changes were made to how the family justice system (FJS) works. The Family Dispute Resolution (FDR) service is one of the major features…
My home is my marae - Kaupapa Māori evaluation: community report Last Publication Date: 01 Oct 2015 ‘My home is my marae’ is a falls prevention initiative designed to empower Māori communities through sharing knowledge and skills about home safety. It was trialled…
Exploring Security of Tenure Through Co-Design Last Publication Date: 15 Sep 2015 Renting was previously a stepping stone between living with your parents and home-ownership. For some, renting is a strategic choice; giving them flexibility and the freedom…
