Alcohol and other drug use in New Zealand drivers 2004 to 2009 Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2009 This study looks at the prevalence of drug use by drivers on New Zealand roads. The driving populations considered are biased populations and the results that have been…
Optimised geographies for data reporting: Zone design tools for census output geographies (Stats NZ WP 09-01) Last Publication Date: 01 Dec 2009 This paper explores methods that might be used to construct new geographies for data reporting that are in some sense optimised. The objective of the paper…
A review of collaboration among councils Last Publication Date: 01 Dec 2009 The focus of the review was to provide insight into the factors that encourage collaboration among local councils and those that might hinder it. Three research…
Report to the Law Commission - Alcohol in Our Lives (2009) Last Publication Date: 01 Dec 2009 This report contains a summary of the views of young people who participated in the youth friendly survey on the sale and supply of liquor in…
Community Policing evaluations Last Publication Date: 01 Dec 2009 A refreshed national community policing initiative is being implemented by New Zealand Police in accordance with the NZ Police strategic goal of community reassurance. Over the…
Inquiry Report: Ministry of Justice: Supporting the management of court workloads Last Publication Date: 01 Dec 2009 Court workloads have increased significantly in recent years, and forecasts show that the number of cases brought before the courts will continue to grow. The majority of…
The Health of Prisoners' Families Last Publication Date: 01 Dec 2009 A qualitative research project examining the effects that a family member being in prison has on the health of prisoners' families in New Zealand The report describes: family…
What works now? A review and update of research evidence relevant to offender rehabilitation practices within the Department of Corrections Last Publication Date: 01 Dec 2009 A substantial body of research evidence, known as the “What Works” literature, was influential in the design of the Department’s current sentence management framework. This literature…
Pasifika Youth in South Auckland: Family, gangs, community, culture, leadership and the future Last Publication Date: 03 Nov 2009 The aim of this study funded by the Families Commission was to interview Pasifika youth from the suburbs of Māngere and Ōtara – including those who…
The Effects of Imprisonment on Inmates’ and their Families’ Health and Wellbeing Last Publication Date: 01 Nov 2009 This qualitative research explores prisoners' views on the effects of imprisonment on their health and wellbeing and their experiences with prison health and disability services. The report…