The Effects of Agglomeration on Economic Activity: The Empirical Evidence on Mechanisms and Magnitudes Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2005 There is a rapidly developing empirical literature on the effects of agglomeration on economic activity. This paper surveys recent studies that provide econometric estimates of effects.…
Strategy for Evaluating Local Government Legislation Last Publication Date: 01 Dec 2005 Local government's roles, responsibilities, powers and accountabilities are defined by legislation. In 2001 and 2002 three new local government Acts were passed: the Local Government Act 2002…
Pasifika Achievement: Engagement and Choice Last Publication Date: 01 Dec 2005 The benefits of secondary school qualifications are numerous. Achieving at school and gaining secondary qualifications gives students a strong foundation for life-long learning. It also improves…
New Zealand’s Community Renewal Programme in an International Context: A Literature Review Last Publication Date: 19 Oct 2005 Community Renewal’ is the name given to a social housing urban renewal initiative developed and led by HNZC in New Zealand. The Community Renewal programme is…
Perceptions of Public Safety in the Auckland CBD Last Publication Date: 01 Oct 2005 Earlier this year, the Institute of Public Policy at AUT University carried out a customer satisfaction survey for the Auckland City District Police. One of the…
Home ownership - September 2005 Last Publication Date: 01 Sep 2005 This research explored Pacific people's views of the multi-borrower provision of Housing New Zealand's Mortgage Insurance Scheme, known as the Welcome Home Loan.
Pacific Islands School Community Parent Liaison Project Case Study Last Publication Date: 01 Sep 2005 The Pacific Islands School Community Parent Liaison (PISCPL) project is one of a number of initiatives that originated out of Vaka Ou: The Pacific Islands Labour…
Making the everyday extraordinary: Evaluation of the Everyday Theatre Project Last Publication Date: 01 Aug 2005 Social Work Now, Issue 31, pages 4-7. Everyday Theatre is part of the Child, Youth and Family social change and community engagement programme called Everyday Communities. This…
National Health Emergency Plan: Guiding Principles for Emergency Management Planning in the Health and Disability Sector Last Publication Date: 02 Jun 2005 The Civil Defence Emergency Management Act 2002 replaced the Civil Defence Act 1983. This has changed the emphasis in emergency planning in the health sector from ‘hospital-based…
