Barriers and Enablers to Participation in Local Government: A Qualitive Report Last Publication Date: 01 Jun 2007 The Department of Internal Affairs (The Department) wishes to enhance public participation in the local government process to achieve better long-term decision-making for sustainable communities. In June…
The Pacific Alcohol & Drug Outcomes Project (PADOPT) Last Publication Date: 01 Jun 2007 This document presents the results and recommendations of two recent research studies on alcohol and other drug (A&D) treatment services for Pacific peoples. The studies are…
The Pockets of Significant Hardship and Poverty Report Last Publication Date: 01 Jun 2007 The report describes the range of strategies and supports, either planned or underway, to address: problem debt help ensure timely access to physical and mental health…
Te whai i ngā taumata atakura: supporting Māori achievement in bachelors degrees Last Publication Date: 01 Jun 2007 This study looks at what matters for the success of first-time Māori students studying towards bachelors degrees. The purpose of this study is to build understanding…
Māori in Australia Last Publication Date: 01 Jun 2007 This report uses data from a survey and interviews completed in 2006 by more than 1200 Māori across Australia. The Trans-Tasman flow of people, money, ideas…
Measuring the returns on investment in tertiary education three and five years after study Last Publication Date: 01 Jun 2007 This report presents the results of a study of people’s earnings in the years following tertiary study. The earnings of those who used the Student Loan…
Toward an Economic Analysis of Housing Interventions Last Publication Date: 03 May 2007 This is an analysis of the costs associated with various housing interventions operated by Housing New Zealand Corporation and the Ministry of Social Development. The benefits…
Parental Leave And Carers Leave: International Provision And Research Last Publication Date: 01 May 2007 The purpose of this report is to review available international research and information on international provisions of parental leave and carers’ leave arrangements, as well as…
International students: Studying and staying on in New Zealand Last Publication Date: 01 May 2007 New Zealand benefits in many ways through export education. As New Zealand’s fourth largest export industry, the annual financial gain alone is estimated at over two…
Housing and Disability: Future Proofing New Zealand’s Housing Stock for an Inclusive Society Last Publication Date: 01 May 2007 This research aims to assist the housing and disability sectors to effectively optimise housing access for the growing numbers of people who will be managing severe…