Screening Level Risk Characterisation for Mercury Exposure from Compact Fluorescent Lamps Last Publication Date: 01 Jun 2009 The purpose of the report is to provide a screening level risk characterisation of mercury released from breakage of compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs).Risk to infants and…
Background of students in Alternative Education: Interviews with a selected 2008 cohort Last Publication Date: 01 Jun 2009 This report presents the findings from a research project carried out in 2008 on the educational histories and pathways of alternative education (A.E.) students in New…
Managing Professional Learning and Development in Secondary Schools Last Publication Date: 01 May 2009 Teaching is a complex and demanding profession. Teachers require high quality support and training throughout their careers to ensure they have the strategies and skills to…
Inquiry Report: Workforce planning in Crown Research Institutes Last Publication Date: 01 May 2009 Crown Research Institutes (CRIs) are the largest providers of science research in New Zealand and play an important role in enhancing economic growth and environmental well-being.…
Connected Health ICT Research 2009 Last Publication Date: 01 Apr 2009 From 2007 to 2009, the Ministry of Health commissioned qualitative and quantitative research studies of the health sector’s ICT usage and requirements – the most extensive…
Public Sector Financing of Research Last Publication Date: 01 Apr 2009 These reports present statistics about planned public sector funding of researchrelated activities for 2006/07, 2007/08, 2008/09. The activities covered by the reports include: • The amounts allocated for…
A Focus on Science Achievement Last Publication Date: 01 Apr 2009 This paper summarises data on engagement and achievement in science across primary and secondary schools. This information has been collated across national and international studies undertaken…
Health Delivery Research Landscape: An overview of New Zealands research capability focused on health delivery Last Publication Date: 01 Mar 2009 Health research makes critical contributions to the efficiency and effectiveness of health services, their transition to new models of care, and support for better health for…
Ngā Wawata o Ngā Whānau Wharekura Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2009 This report is the outcome of a research project undertaken in response to widespread concerns about the educational programmes currently offered in many Māori medium secondary…
Nursing Services in New Zealand Secondary Schools: A Summary Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2009 Health services, often nursing, have always had a presence in schools although these services have often been sporadic. Little is known about the roles, responsibilities and…