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Multiple disadvantage among sole parents in New Zealand

 This study explores whether some groups of sole parents are more likely to experience multiple disadvantage than others and if the types of disadvantage vary across…

Annotated bibliography 'Pacific knowledge'

This annotated bibliography ‘Pacific Knowledge’ is a catalogue of government-funded research related to Pasifika people in New Zealand.This catalogue is a first port of call for…

Individualising entitlements in New Zealand’s benefit and social assistance systems

Entitlement to most benefits and social assistant transfers are heavily reliant on the couple unit of assessment. This has serious impacts on a growing number of…

Growing Up in New Zealand: Transition to school

This research is part of the Growing Up in New Zealand longitudinal study. The purpose of the study is to provide evidence about what shapes children's…

Evaluation of mental health e-Learning modules for New Zealand Police

The New Zealand Police has increasingly attended mental health related events. In response to this, in 2013, New Zealand Police commissioned the University of Otago to…

It’s never too early, never too late: A discussion paper on preventing youth offending in New Zealand

This is the second report in a series of discussion papers exploring factors that have led New Zealand to have a high incarceration rate, with this…

KickStart Breakfasts and Indicators of Child Health in Linked Administrative data

The KickStart Breakfast programme was established as a partnership between Fonterra and Sanitarium. The programme runs KickStart Breakfast Clubs, where breakfast food is provided to primary…

Social, Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties in New Zealand Children - Summary of Findings

Based on the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ), this publication explores the prevalence of social, emotional and behavioural difficulties in New Zealand children aged 3–14 years.…

Social, Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties in New Zealand Children - Technical Report

Based on the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ), this publication explores the prevalence of social, emotional and behavioural difficulties in New Zealand children aged 3–14 years.…

Health professionals driving under the influence

In March 2018, an article in New Zealand Doctor, ‘My best friend alcohol’, provided anecdotal reports of alcohol abuse by doctors and nurses and put out…