Public Perceptions of Highly Offensive Language Last Publication Date: 01 Nov 2007 In 2005 the Films, Videos, and Publications Classification Act 1993 was amended to empower the Office of Film and Literature Classification to restrict, but not ban,…
Older Adults Experience of Family Life: Linked lives and independent living Last Publication Date: 01 Nov 2007 This project investigated the ways that older adults in New Zealand experience family life and social relationships today. Thirty-six interviews were conducted with people aged 55–70 years living in various situations…
The Social Report 2007 Last Publication Date: 01 Oct 2007 The Social Report has four key aims: to report on social indicators that complement existing economic and environmental indicators; to compare New Zealand with other countries; to contribute to…
Balancing Act: A Review of the Balance Provision in the New Zealand Broadcasting Standards Last Publication Date: 01 Oct 2007 This report was commissioned by the Broadcasting Standards Authority (BSA) to provide some insight into the continuing relevance, or otherwise, of the standard of ‘balance’ as…
Public Information and Opinion Monitor 2007 Last Publication Date: 01 Jul 2007 A Public Information and Opinion Monitor has been completed annually since 1992 to gauge the performance of NZ On Air. It achieves this, amongst others, through…
Children's Media Use and Responses: A Review of the Literature Last Publication Date: 01 Jul 2007 Children are often overlooked as resourceful participants with opinions, ideas and perspectives in the research and policy arena even when they are important stakeholders. In commissioning…
Media Literacy Information in New Zealand: A Comparative Assessment of Current Data in Relation to Adults Last Publication Date: 01 Jul 2007 This report, commissioned by the Broadcasting Standards Authority (BSA), is an investigation into the current availability of media literacy information in New Zealand. In turn, the…
New Zealanders’ perceptions of the importance and contribution of public broadcasting Last Publication Date: 01 Jul 2007 In May 2007 the Ministry commissioned Synovate to develop a survey to measure the importance and contribution of public broadcasting. The intent of the study was…
Public Understanding of Censorship (2007) Last Publication Date: 01 Jun 2007 The New Zealand censorship system's primary objective is to prevent injury to the 'public good'. Therefore it is important to ascertain the degree to which the…
The Collection and Use of Assessment Information: Good Practice in Secondary Schools Last Publication Date: 01 Jun 2007 ERO evaluated the collection and use of assessment information in schools in 2006. The evaluation concluded that more work can be done to improve assessment practice…
