An Assessment of Data Quality for Examining Alcohol-Related Issues in the Queenstown Lakes District Last Publication Date: 01 Jun 2012 The specific objectives of this feasibility study were to examine: The availability and robustness of data and information to assess alcohol-related issues in the Queenstown Lakes District. Whether,…
New Zealanders and the arts 2011 Last Publication Date: 01 May 2012 This document is Creative New Zealand’s summary of findings from independent research in 2011 into New Zealanders’ attitudes to, attendance at and participation in the arts.
Position on Partnership Schools Kura Hourua Last Publication Date: 01 May 2012 This paper outlines the Children's Commissioner’s position on partnership schools kura hourua and his views on the key elements that could be implemented to support the…
Improving Education Outcomes for Pacific Learners Last Publication Date: 01 May 2012 The vision in the New Zealand Government’s Pasifika Education Plan 2009 – 2012 is that "the education system must work for Pasifika so they gain the…
Mortality and Demographic Data 2009 Last Publication Date: 01 May 2012 Annual statistical publication that collates and analyses information on the underlying causes of all deaths registered in New Zealand. The commentary summarises key facts, mortality rates,…
What does smoking fulfil for young people? Technical report Last Publication Date: 01 Apr 2012 This report presents data on young people’s attitudes towards smoking, in terms of the functions that smoking fulfils. It shows time trends using data from the…
Race Relations in 2011 Last Publication Date: 01 Mar 2012 The year 2011 was dominated by the Canterbury earthquakes, the hosting of the Rugby World Cup, the environmental consequences of the foundering of the container ship…
Young people's attempts to stop smoking: In Fact Last Publication Date: 01 Mar 2012 In 2010, around one half (51%) of young current smokers wanted to stop smoking. Around two-thirds (67%) of young people who had smoked in the past…
In Harms Way: A case study of Pacific workers in Manukau Manufacturing Last Publication Date: 01 Mar 2012 There is an extensive research literature on health and safety in relation to migrants and ethnic minority communities, but there is very little published research specifically…
Traumatic Brain Injury Research Last Publication Date: 01 Mar 2012 Thousands of people each year experience some degree of TBI, which is identified by confusion or disorientation, loss of consciousness, post-traumatic amnesia and other neurological abnormalities…