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Value and culture: An economic framework

This paper seeks to clarify the understanding of value in the cultural context, using economics concepts. We develop an economic framework for thinking about value in…

In Pursuit of Excellence: Analysing the results of New Zealand's PBRF Quality Evaluations

This report analyses the results of the three Performance-Based Research Fund (PBRF) Quality Evaluations. It also examines the types of research outputs and categories of peer…

An analysis of collaborative journal article authorship at New Zealand universities

This paper summarises the findings from previous studies of research collaboration in New Zealand and presents a new analysis of collaboration in New Zealand universities.

Information sharing between government agencies – Cultural perspectives: Research discussion paper

This research project was conducted to explore the attitudinal differences for Māori and Pasifika peoples towards increased information sharing between government agencies. Participants from the Asian…

Kaiaka Reo: Reo-ā-Waha Ki Te Motu - The Development of Māori Oral Language Proficiency Progressions

This report presents the development process and outcomes of establishing Māori oral language proficiency progressions for year one to year eight learners that would inform National…

Young people’s opinion on the sale of tobacco in New Zealand: In Fact

In March 2011, the New Zealand Government committed to a goal of New Zealand becoming ‘smokefree’ by the year 2025, where less than five percent of…

The culture of alcohol promotion and consumption at major sports events in New Zealand

The report presents findings from four case studies, each of a large alcohol-sponsored sporting event in New Zealand. Data was collected via ethnographic observation, in situ…

Child immunisation: Reports by parents and caregivers: In Fact

The Ministry of Health recommends and subsidises a number of vaccinations to immunise New Zealand children against communicable diseases such as tetanus, polio, and measles (Ministry…

Success Factors and Barriers in School Provision for International Students

In 2012, 14 percent of primary and intermediate schools and 62 percent of secondary and composite schools enrolled international students. Enrolments in 2012 were 15, 645,…

Young people’s opinion on extending smoking bans to cars and outdoor places where young people go: In Fact

To reduce New Zealanders’ exposure to second-hand smoke and denormalise smoking behaviour, smoking is prohibited in a range of places, including indoor areas of work and…