Strategy for Evaluating Local Government Legislation Last Publication Date: 01 Dec 2005 Local government's roles, responsibilities, powers and accountabilities are defined by legislation. In 2001 and 2002 three new local government Acts were passed: the Local Government Act 2002…
The Viewing Habits of Users of Sexually Explicit Movies: a Hawke's Bay sample Last Publication Date: 01 Dec 2005 In this study, the Office of Film and Literature Classification and the Crime and Justice Research Centre of Victoria University of Wellington examined the viewing habits…
Village People: The changing role of retirement villages in New Zealand's ageing society Last Publication Date: 01 Dec 2005 New Zealanders pride themselves on being members of a diverse society, a wholly inclusive society which is unique from any other. However, one way in which…
The Portrayal of Māori and Te Ao Māori in Broadcasting: the Foreshore and Seabed Issue Last Publication Date: 01 Dec 2005 In late 2003, the Broadcasting Standards Authority (BSA) commissioned research into the portrayal of Māori and te ao Māori in broadcasting. A team led by Te…
Adolescent drug and alcohol abuse causes and outcomes: Mary Kingsbury summarises recent research and suggested interventions Last Publication Date: 01 Dec 2005 Social Work Now, Issue 32, pages 12-18 Anthropologists tell us that pre-European New Zealand was one of the few places in the world where alcoholic drinks were…
Pasifika Achievement: Engagement and Choice Last Publication Date: 01 Dec 2005 The benefits of secondary school qualifications are numerous. Achieving at school and gaining secondary qualifications gives students a strong foundation for life-long learning. It also improves…
What determines the research performance of staff in New Zealand’s tertiary education sector? Last Publication Date: 01 Nov 2005 This report applies statistical modelling to the results of the 2003 Performance-Based Research Fund (PBRF) Quality Evaluation. It provides interesting new information on the performance of…
The Impact of Enforcement on Intoxication and Alcohol Related Harm Last Publication Date: 01 Nov 2005 The enforcement of liquor licensing laws by police and regulatory officials is intended to keep drinking environments safe, contribute to the reduction of liquor abuse, prevent…
Urban Intensification and Affordable Housing in Auckland Last Publication Date: 01 Nov 2005 This thesis investigates the relationship between urban intensification and affordable housing in New Zealand. The Auckland region has a policy of intensification that is reinforced by…
New Zealand’s Community Renewal Programme in an International Context: A Literature Review Last Publication Date: 19 Oct 2005 Community Renewal’ is the name given to a social housing urban renewal initiative developed and led by HNZC in New Zealand. The Community Renewal programme is…
