BES (Iterative Best Evidence Synthesis) Programme - What Works Evidence: Hei Kete Raukura Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2014 The Ministry of Education is committed to aligning policy and practice to improve students’ achievement. It must be informed by and respond to information about what…
Opinions on banning food advertising to children: In Fact Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2014 The Health Promotion Agency (HPA) monitors parents and caregivers’ opinions on food marketing to children in the Health and Lifestyles Survey (HLS). Results from the 2012…
Young people’s perceptions of how difficult it would be to quit smoking: In Fact Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2014 The New Zealand Government has committed to the goal of New Zealand becoming ‘smokefree’ (smoking prevalence of less than 5%) by 2025. To achieve this it…
Young people’s perceptions of their parents’ attitudes and rules about smoking: In Fact Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2014 Young people’s perceptions of parental attitudes and rules about smoking are associated with youth smoking, and these perceptions may be an even stronger influence on youth…
Problem Substance Use Among New Zealand Secondary Schools Students Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2014 This report explores the health issues and contexts of New Zealand secondary school students who use substances at very high levels. Young people who use substances…
The effectiveness of alcohol pricing policies: Reducing harmful alcohol consumption and alcohol-related harm Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2014 This report investigates the potential impact and effectiveness of a minimum price regime in reducing harmful alcohol consumption. The study was conducted as part of the Government’s…
Attitudes towards drinking alcohol during pregnancy - Fact Sheet Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2014 This fact sheet is an analysis of data about alcohol and pregnancy collected in HPA’s 2013 Attitudes and Behaviour towards Alcohol Survey (ABAS). ABAS is an…
International Students in Non-Compliant Employment Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2014 This report outlines what is known about the extent to which international students are working in non-compliant employment, possible reasons why that is occurring and a…
Offer and acceptance of tobacco among young people: In Fact Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2014 In New Zealand it is illegal to sell tobacco products to people under the age of 18 years, yet young people continue to smoke. It is,…
Small Drinking-water Supplies: Preparing a water safety plan Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2014 This document has been developed to help you to prepare a water safety plan (formerly known as a Public Health Risk Management Plan, PHRMP) for your…
