Wider Economic Costs of Obesity to New Zealand Last Publication Date: 12 Feb 2015 This report highlights the impact obesity has on our economic, social, cultural and environmental well-being. At an individual and family level it can affect our income…
Wellbeing for Children's Success at Primary School Last Publication Date: 01 Feb 2015 This report documents the findings of ERO's evaluation of how well 159 primary schools reviewed in Term 1 2014 promoted and responded to student wellbeing.
Community-led Development Evaluation Reports Last Publication Date: 01 Feb 2015 The philosophy underpinning community-led development is one of community empowerment. It is illustrated by broad community engagement to identify shared issues and concerns to generate local…
Public opinion on councils’ role to provide shade in public places: In Fact Last Publication Date: 01 Feb 2015 HPA’s SunSmart programme encourages New Zealanders to reduce excessive sun exposure by staying in the shade, as well as adopting other sun protection behaviours. In addition…
2014 Health and Lifestyles Survey Methodology Report Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2015 The Health and Lifestyles Survey (HLS) is a biennial monitor of the health behaviour and attitudes of New Zealand adults aged 15 years and over, and…
Young people's desires and attempts to stop smoking - 2014 - In Fact Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2015 The Health Promotion Agency’s (HPA’s) Youth Insights Survey (YIS) monitors Year 10 students’ behaviours, attitudes and knowledge on a range of tobacco-related topics, including about their…
National Gambling Study Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2015 The last national studies focused on gambling in New Zealand were conducted in 1991 and 1999. Since then, there has been substantial growth in gambling availability…
Attitudes and Behaviour towards Alcohol Survey 2013. Methodology Report Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2015 The Attitudes and Behaviours towards Alcohol Survey (ABAS) is undertaken every year by HPA to provide information on alcohol use, behaviours and attitudes. This report provides…
National problem gambling effectiveness studies-36 month outcomes Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2015 The two studies reported here are three year extensions of previously reported studies: National Problem Gambling Intervention Effectiveness Effectiveness of problem gambling brief telephone interventions These studies investigated the effectiveness…
Mortality and Demographic Data 2012 Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2015 This publication contains facts, mortality rates, trends and major causes of death by age group, sex, ethnicity and district health board for deaths registered in 2012.…
