The Social Report 2006 Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2005 The Social Report has four key aims: to report on social indicators that complement existing economic and environmental indicators; to compare New Zealand with other countries; to contribute to…
Digging the Dirt on Density: A Study of Medium Density Housing in Christchurch's Living Three Zone Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2005 Since the 1987 Brundtland Report, the development of urban areas has been considered a key determinant in achieving ‘sustainability’. Greater residential density is increasingly advocated for…
Survival analysis of transitions from benefit to work Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2005 What factors affect the probability that a person makes a transition from benefit to employment? What is the effect of those factors? Given information such as…
The Effects of Agglomeration on Economic Activity: The Empirical Evidence on Mechanisms and Magnitudes Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2005 There is a rapidly developing empirical literature on the effects of agglomeration on economic activity. This paper surveys recent studies that provide econometric estimates of effects.…
New Zealand Census of Women’s Participation 2006 Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2005 The second New Zealand Census of Women’s Participation makes visible women’s status in economic, social and political life and includes governance, professional life and employment. It moves…
Justice Sector Forecast 2006–2014: Prison Population Forecasts Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2005 Like many other countries, New Zealand forecasts prison population numbers annually. The forecast is a key instrument for strategic planning within the Justice Sector. It is…
Strategy for Evaluating Local Government Legislation Last Publication Date: 01 Dec 2005 Local government's roles, responsibilities, powers and accountabilities are defined by legislation. In 2001 and 2002 three new local government Acts were passed: the Local Government Act 2002…
A personal view on a Child, Youth and Family initiative: Pam Lafferty discusses implications of a Differential Response Model for Child, Youth and Family social workers Last Publication Date: 01 Dec 2005 Social Work Now, Issue 32, pages 19-22. A Differential Response Model (DRM) is one of Child, Youth and Family’s strategic initiatives. It is based on a legislative…
Review of Workplace-Based Alcohol and Other Drug Early Intervention Last Publication Date: 01 Dec 2005 As part of the Alcohol Advisory Council of New Zealand (ALAC) Workplace Interventions Project, ALAC plans to provide support to employers in their implementation of workplace-based…
