University Entrance changes consultation for the New Zealand Qualifications Authority Last Publication Date: 06 Dec 2010 The Ministry of Youth Development arranged a youth consultation for the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) about proposed changes to the University Entrance standard. The New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA)…
How can tertiary education deliver better value to the economy? Last Publication Date: 01 Dec 2010 This paper asks how tertiary education can deliver better value to the economy. It is based on a presentation given at the New Zealand conference of…
Paths of Victory: Victory Village (Victory Primary School and Victory Community Health Centre) – A case study Last Publication Date: 29 Nov 2010 This case study research project explores the innovative practices and outcomes associated with the convergence of health, education, social and community development goals at Victory Village.…
Report of the South Island Neurosurgery Expert Panel Last Publication Date: 10 Nov 2010 This report presents to the Director-General of Health recommendations which ‘identify the development pathway that would best meet the requirement for a sustainable, high quality neurosurgical…
Life After Study: International students' settlement experiences in New Zealand Last Publication Date: 01 Nov 2010 This report uses multiple information sources to describe the characteristics of international students in New Zealand, the motivations of former international students who have successfully transitioned…
The Auckland study - An assessment of the tertiary education needs of school leavers in the Auckland Region Last Publication Date: 01 Nov 2010 The Auckland region will continue to lead the population and economic growth across New Zealand. To ensure Auckland is able to reach the growth projected, the…
Māori Representation in Local Government: The Continuing Challenge Last Publication Date: 01 Oct 2010 Public discussion about Māori representation in local government has been re-ignited by the government decision not to adopt the recommendation of the Royal Commission on Auckland…
Modern apprentices’ literacy learning: A formative evaluation Last Publication Date: 01 Sep 2010 The Modern Apprenticeship Literacy Programme with Literacy Aotearoa began in April 2008. This pilot involves 191 Modern Apprentices (MAs) (as at 31 December 2008) who undertook…
Youth Issues Survey report from Waikato Rangatahi (2010) Last Publication Date: 01 Sep 2010 Young people taking part in a Māori Youth Summit in Hamilton in September 2010 were invited to respond to a set of questions about what’s important…
Industry Training stocks and flows... and the effects of the economic downturn Last Publication Date: 01 Sep 2010 This paper examines the new starts, terminations and other exits in industry training, looking at the relationship between industry training take-up and the business cycle. Because…