Mothers in the New Zealand workforce Last Publication Date: 01 Feb 2015 This paper takes an initial look at how mothers' and non-mothers' engagement with the labour market has changed over the last 20 years, how the mother…
Teen Births in New Zealand Last Publication Date: 16 Jan 2015 Policymakers in New Zealand have been concerned by the teenage birth rate for many years. Cross-country comparisons indicate that New Zealand has a higher rate of…
Indicators for the Well Child / Tamariki Ora Quality Improvement Framework - September 2014 Last Publication Date: 05 Jan 2015 The Ministry of Health, in partnership with sector experts, developed the Well Child / Tamariki Ora Quality Improvement Framework, drawing on New Zealand and international research. This…
Waitemata DHB CADS Pregnancy and Parenting Service (PPS): Process Evaluation Report Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2015 Reducing harm for children affected by parental addiction and reducing unequal access to addiction services are key priorities for the Health Promotion Agency (HPA). Waitemata District…
Predictive Modelling Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2015 Predictive modelling is the use of automated tools to help identify people at risk early enough to allow for effective intervention. It relies on the combination…
Children's Media Use Research Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2015 Our lives are now awash with media. Consequently our children are exposed to, or can potentially access more content, from a wider range of media, on…
In Fact: Parents’ and caregivers’ opinions on limiting access to unhealthy foods and beverages in schools Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2015 This fact sheet reports on parents’ and caregivers’ attitudes on their child’s access at school to high fat foods and sugary drinks and foods in the…
Analysis of Household Crowding based on Census 2013 data Last Publication Date: 16 Dec 2014 Household crowding is linked to a number of health conditions, including rheumatic fever, meningococcal disease, respiratory infections including pneumonia and skin infections (eg, cellulitis), as well…
The Children’s Spectacle Subsidy Review: Summary of Reference Group findings Last Publication Date: 10 Dec 2014 This publication is a summary report on stage two review of the Children’s Spectacle Subsidy undertaken by Litmus Ltd. The report summarises the findings and next…
2014 Rheumatic fever campaign evaluation Last Publication Date: 01 Dec 2014 In winter 2014, HPA and the Ministry of Health implemented a mass media campaign aimed at increasing awareness among parents and caregivers of at-risk children and…