People's estimates of risky drinking behaviour in New Zealand adults: In Fact Last Publication Date: 01 Mar 2015 HPA's Attitudes and Behaviour towards Alcohol Survey (ABAS) is an annual survey that monitors New Zealanders' behaviour and attitudes towards alcohol, and includes questions about social…
Wider Economic Costs of Obesity to New Zealand Last Publication Date: 12 Feb 2015 This report highlights the impact obesity has on our economic, social, cultural and environmental well-being. At an individual and family level it can affect our income…
Alcohol Use 2012/13: New Zealand Health Survey Last Publication Date: 04 Feb 2015 The alcohol use report presents the key findings from the 2012/13 New Zealand Health Survey about alcohol use, misuse and alcohol-related harm among New Zealand adults…
Wellbeing for Children's Success at Primary School Last Publication Date: 01 Feb 2015 This report documents the findings of ERO's evaluation of how well 159 primary schools reviewed in Term 1 2014 promoted and responded to student wellbeing.
Alcohol use among adults in the previous month: In Fact Last Publication Date: 01 Feb 2015 HPA provides low risk drinking advice for adults (people aged 18 years or older) to reduce their long term health risk and their risk of injury…
Community-led Development Evaluation Reports Last Publication Date: 01 Feb 2015 The philosophy underpinning community-led development is one of community empowerment. It is illustrated by broad community engagement to identify shared issues and concerns to generate local…
Public opinion on councils’ role to provide shade in public places: In Fact Last Publication Date: 01 Feb 2015 HPA’s SunSmart programme encourages New Zealanders to reduce excessive sun exposure by staying in the shade, as well as adopting other sun protection behaviours. In addition…
Local government: Results of the 2013/14 audits Last Publication Date: 01 Feb 2015 Challenging times continued for local authorities in 2013/14. Elected members, many in office for the first time, are being asked to respond to matters of growing…
Cutting back on drinking: In Fact Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2015 In 2013/14, one in five (20%) New Zealanders aged 15 years or more who drank alcohol in the past year reported a potentially hazardous alcohol consumption…
2014 Health and Lifestyles Survey Methodology Report Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2015 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…