Ebbs and flows: Participation in post-compulsory education over the economic cycle Last Publication Date: 01 Jul 2009 This report examines historical enrolment data to analyse the association between the economic cycle and participation in senior secondary school and in tertiary education.
Ageing New Zealand: The growing reliance on migrant caregivers Last Publication Date: 01 Jul 2009 Caring for the elderly is perceived to be a relatively low skilled, low paid and a lowstatus vocation. This makes it difficult to attract people, especially…
Encouraging more preparation of evening meals at home: An in-home family partial ethnographic study Last Publication Date: 01 Jul 2009 This set of power point slides documents findings of a HSC commissioned study into a sample of lower income families with school age children, where evening…
2008 Year 10 In-depth Survey: New Zealand Youth Tobacco Monitor Last Publication Date: 01 Jul 2009 This report presents the findings for the HSC component of the New Zealand Youth Tobacco Monitor. The survey explores 14 and 15-year-olds' smoking behaviours, and risk…
Public Perceptions Research, 2008/2009 Last Publication Date: 01 Jul 2009 Each year, a Public Perceptions Report is completed which reports on New Zealander’s perceptions of local content, such as awareness and understanding of the role of…
Numeracy for adults - latest findings from teaching and learning research Last Publication Date: 01 Jul 2009 This report identifies critical factors for successful numeracy learning in tertiary education. It is based on the latest teaching and learning research from New Zealand and…
Opportunities for alcohol and other drug advice in the GP consultation Last Publication Date: 30 Jun 2009 This report explores brief interventions in the primary care setting in relation to drug use. It provides insights into the complexity of these interactions and has relevance…
Pathways Through Parental Separation: The experiences of a group of non-resident fathers Last Publication Date: 30 Jun 2009 This study analysed discussions with 20 non-resident fathers to find strategies for supporting fathers through the process of separation. The focus groups revealed that the men…
Tagging and graffiti consultation (2009) Last Publication Date: 26 Jun 2009 A report on the findings of a consultation with young people on their attitudes and experiences with tagging. Findings are presented in relation to three broad…
Māori Housing Trends 2009 Last Publication Date: 01 Jun 2009 The purpose of this report is to provide an evidence base to inform the development of Māori housing policy. This report provides an overview of Māori…
