Health and well-being and family/whanau functioning Last Publication Date: 01 Jun 2008 The family environment is an important influence on a wide range of social and health outcomes and there is general agreement that strong families lead to…
Using theory to support a family resilience framework in practice Last Publication Date: 01 Apr 2008 Social Work Now, Issue 39, pages 5-14. Theory, research, and practice in social work are inescapably intertwined. Each can inform and enrich the others. As a clinical…
Acceptability of smoking in outdoor public places Last Publication Date: 01 Mar 2008 To gauge current support, people’s attitudes towards smoking outdoors at sports fields and courts were surveyed from 2003 to 2007. This report presents survey results showing changes…
Formalised Informality: an action plan to spread proven health innovations Last Publication Date: 02 Jan 2008 The report, Formalised Informality: An action plan to spread proven health innovations, was prepared for the Ministry of Health by Dr Jonathan Lomas. Dr Lomas was the…
Physical Activity For Healthy, Confident Kids: Guidelines For Sustainable physical activity In School Communities Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2008 These guidelines will help school communities to plan and provide opportunities for their students to enjoy many physical activity experiences, both within the school curriculum and…
Sponsorship of cultural events, organisations, and activities 2007 Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2008 Every few years, the Ministry undertakes a survey of cultural sponsorship. In late 2007 the Ministry's survey elicted responses from 60 businesses and 38 cultural organisations. …
The Social Report 2008 Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2008 The Social Report uses a set of statistical indicators to monitor trends across 10 "domains”, or areas of people’s lives. Together these domains provide a picture…
Perceptions of Sport Officials – what the New Zealand public thinks Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2008 Without independent and unbiased officials and officiating, any sport would fall into disarray. While the crucial role played by sports officials is widely acknowledged, there has…
2007/08 Active New Zealand Survey Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2008 Results from the 2007/08 Active NZ survey which provides national data on sport and recreation participation by New Zealand adults (aged 16 and over) are available here. Reports include: a NATIONAL overview report…
Children and Young People: Indicators of Wellbeing in New Zealand 2008 Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2008 This is the second Children and Young People: Indicators of Wellbeing in New Zealand report which we have produced. Government policy, as well as individuals, families,…
