2012 Health and Lifestyles Survey Methodology Report Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2013 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…
Consumption of juice and fruit drinks among children and their parents or caregivers: In Fact Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2013 The Ministry of Health recommends that children consume water and unflavoured milk and eat fresh fruit. If juice is given to children, intake should be limited…
Strengthening engagements between schools and the science community Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2013 This research aimed to generate evidence-based recommendations for strengthening partnerships between schools and the science community to support students’ science learning and engagement. It was underpinned…
Physical Education in Primary Schools Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2013 This project was designed as a scoping study focusing on the provision of physical education, sport and recreation opportunities within and beyond the curriculum in the…
Building a future-oriented science education system in New Zealand: How are we doing? Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2013 This paper makes the case for deep and radical change to New Zealand's approach to science education. It discusses the implications of recent science education research…
Annual Monitoring of Reading Recovery Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2013 As part of the continuing evaluation of the implementation of Reading Recovery, schools with Reading Recovery are asked to provide information for the Ministry of Education…
Te Ohonga Ake: The Health Status of Māori Children and Young People in New Zealand Last Publication Date: 07 Dec 2012 This second report in the Te Ohonga Ake series explores the health status of Māori infants, children and young people using a range of routinely collected…
Mortality and Demographic Data 2007 Last Publication Date: 02 Dec 2012 Annual statistical publication that collates and analyses information on the underlying causes of all deaths registered in New Zealand. The commentary summarises key facts, mortality rates,…
Evaluative study of co-located schools established following the Christchurch earthquake Last Publication Date: 01 Dec 2012 As a result of the February 2011 earthquake and subsequent aftershocks, a number of schools in the central city and the eastern suburbs had sustained significant…
Our views matter: Children and young people talk about solutions to poverty Last Publication Date: 01 Dec 2012 Feedback from 278 children and young people from throughout New Zealand about their experiences of living in low socio-economic communities and their views on solutions to…