Learning the Lingo: The Challenge of Gaining English Proficiency Last Publication Date: 01 May 2012 This study reports on the English language acquisition of skilled migrants to New Zealand using findings from the Longitudinal Immigration Survey: New Zealand (LisNZ) and the…
New Zealanders and the arts 2011 Last Publication Date: 01 May 2012 This document is Creative New Zealand’s summary of findings from independent research in 2011 into New Zealanders’ attitudes to, attendance at and participation in the arts.
Position on Partnership Schools Kura Hourua Last Publication Date: 01 May 2012 This paper outlines the Children's Commissioner’s position on partnership schools kura hourua and his views on the key elements that could be implemented to support the…
Improving Education Outcomes for Pacific Learners Last Publication Date: 01 May 2012 The vision in the New Zealand Government’s Pasifika Education Plan 2009 – 2012 is that "the education system must work for Pasifika so they gain the…
Race Relations in 2011 Last Publication Date: 01 Mar 2012 The year 2011 was dominated by the Canterbury earthquakes, the hosting of the Rugby World Cup, the environmental consequences of the foundering of the container ship…
In Harms Way: A case study of Pacific workers in Manukau Manufacturing Last Publication Date: 01 Mar 2012 There is an extensive research literature on health and safety in relation to migrants and ethnic minority communities, but there is very little published research specifically…
Pasifika Education Research Priorities: Using research to realise our vision for Pasifika learners Last Publication Date: 01 Mar 2012 This document will be of interest to researchers and others with an interest in Pasifika education. Its purpose is to encourage a collaborative, coordinated approach to…
A Focus on Pacific Nutrition: Findings from the 2008/09 New Zealand Adult Nutrition Survey Last Publication Date: 28 Feb 2012 This report presents key findings for Pacific peoples from the 2008/09 New Zealand Adult Nutrition Survey, including energy and nutrient intake, dietary supplement use, dietary habits…
Points of Difference: Does the Skilled Migrant Category Points System Predict Wages? Last Publication Date: 01 Feb 2012 The Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) is a points-based policy that allows people who have the ability to contribute to New Zealand economically and socially to gain…
Population Movement in the Pacific: A Perspective on Future Prospects Last Publication Date: 01 Feb 2012 This report investigates population movement in the Pacific through to 2050, through the lenses of international migration and development, drivers of miration in the Pacific, and…