Partnerships with Māori: He Waka Whānui Last Publication Date: 17 Mar 2012 Drawing from the Families Commission Act 2003 (Section 7), the Families Commission takes a strengths-based approach to the work informing its Whānau Strategic Framework. For example,…
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…
The Status of Marae in 2009 – Te Ora o te Marae i 2009 Last Publication Date: 01 Mar 2012 Marae are a key feature of the cultural Infrastructure of Māori society, acting as guardians of mātauranga and taonga and connecting whānau through whakapapa. The Status…
A Focus on Māori Nutrition Last Publication Date: 28 Feb 2012 This report presents key findings for Māori from the 2008/09 New Zealand Adult Nutrition Survey, including energy and nutrient intake, dietary supplement use, dietary habits and…
One step at a time: Supporting families and whānau in financial hardship Last Publication Date: 16 Feb 2012 This Families Commission research aims to better understand ways to support families and whānau in financial hardship, and to identify practical strategies for working with these…
Waka Māori: He Pūrongo Rangahau/ Waka Māori: Survey Report Last Publication Date: 01 Feb 2012 Waka Māori was a Māori showcase pavilion supported by Government to: contribute to the vibrancy and energy of the Auckland waterfront; provide a unique venue for…
Te Kōtahitanga Last Publication Date: 01 Feb 2012 The Te Kōtahitanga project sought to investigate how to improve the educational achievement of Māori students in mainstream secondary school classrooms, by talking with Māori students and…
The Alcohol Purchasing Patterns of Heavy Drinkers Last Publication Date: 01 Feb 2012 In 2011 the Ministry of Health commissioned research to investigate the alcohol purchasing patterns of heavy drinkers. The research informed consideration of a minimum pricing regime…
Sport New Zealand's Young People's Survey Series Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2011 Sport New Zealand’s 2011 Young People’s Survey (YPS) is the most significant piece of research into young New Zealanders’ participation in sport and recreation in more than…
Safety of Subsequent Children – Māori children and whānau Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2011 his literature review was a response to a request from the Minister for Social Development and Employment that the Families Commission undertake an “international literature review…