A Focus on Problem Gambling: Results of the 2006/07 New Zealand Health Survey Last Publication Date: 02 May 2009 This report presents key findings about problem gambling and gambling-related harm in the New Zealand population, from the 2006/07 New Zealand Health Survey.In particular, the report…
Evaluation of Only in the Club 2008 Last Publication Date: 01 May 2009 "Only in the Club" was an initiative that used a portion of funding supplied by the Ministry of Justice to Franklin District Council for the development…
Powering participation: Successful initiatives to boost sports participation and club membership Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2009 Presents five case studies that detail the variety of approaches selected sports have taken to improve participation and membership. The success factors that emerge from the…
EOTC Leader Training and Qualification Needs: Research Report Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2009 This is a report on research into the training and qualification needs of teachers leading EOTC activities, carried out in November and December 2007. The purpose…
Systematic Review of Drowning Interventions and Risk Factors and an International Comparison of Water Safety Policies and Programs Last Publication Date: 01 Oct 2008 Death by drowning is the third leading cause of unintentional death in New Zealand. In 2005, the Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) launched the Drowning Prevention Strategy…
Sport NZ: Outdoor Recreation Review Last Publication Date: 01 Jul 2008 In 2006 the outdoor recreation sector indicated to Government that a review of the outdoor recreations sector was needed. The sector was described as ‘rudderless’, fragmented…
Health and well-being and family/whanau functioning Last Publication Date: 01 Jun 2008 The family environment is an important influence on a wide range of social and health outcomes and there is general agreement that strong families lead to…
Acceptability of smoking in outdoor public places Last Publication Date: 01 Mar 2008 To gauge current support, people’s attitudes towards smoking outdoors at sports fields and courts were surveyed from 2003 to 2007. This report presents survey results showing changes…
Formalised Informality: an action plan to spread proven health innovations Last Publication Date: 02 Jan 2008 The report, Formalised Informality: An action plan to spread proven health innovations, was prepared for the Ministry of Health by Dr Jonathan Lomas. Dr Lomas was the…
Physical Activity For Healthy, Confident Kids: Guidelines For Sustainable physical activity In School Communities Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2008 These guidelines will help school communities to plan and provide opportunities for their students to enjoy many physical activity experiences, both within the school curriculum and…
