Public Perceptions of Highly Offensive Language Last Publication Date: 01 Nov 2007 In 2005 the Films, Videos, and Publications Classification Act 1993 was amended to empower the Office of Film and Literature Classification to restrict, but not ban,…
Older Adults Experience of Family Life: Linked lives and independent living Last Publication Date: 01 Nov 2007 This project investigated the ways that older adults in New Zealand experience family life and social relationships today. Thirty-six interviews were conducted with people aged 55–70 years living in various situations…
The Impacts of Gambling (including PG) on Māori Communities - Implementation 2004-2007 Last Publication Date: 01 Nov 2007 The aim of this project was to carry out a formative investigation of the impacts of gambling (including problem gambling) on Māori communities/whānau/hapū/iwi. It is well…
Tertiary education choices of school leavers Last Publication Date: 01 Nov 2007 Participation in tertiary education is a natural progression for many school leavers, whether it is to study for a degree at university or to undertake training…
For Māori Future Makers Last Publication Date: 01 Oct 2007 We need to understand what the future will bring so Māori can make good decisions today. This report aims to share ideas and stimulate debate in…
A Study of In-school Facilitation in Two Teacher Professional Development Programmes Last Publication Date: 01 Oct 2007 This report evaluates the in-school facilitation component of two projects, Te Kauhua and Te Kotahitanga. Both projects have the specific aim of improving Māori student achievement…
The Social Report 2007 Last Publication Date: 01 Oct 2007 The Social Report has four key aims: to report on social indicators that complement existing economic and environmental indicators; to compare New Zealand with other countries; to contribute to…
Balancing Act: A Review of the Balance Provision in the New Zealand Broadcasting Standards Last Publication Date: 01 Oct 2007 This report was commissioned by the Broadcasting Standards Authority (BSA) to provide some insight into the continuing relevance, or otherwise, of the standard of ‘balance’ as…
Senior Secondary Students’ Achievement at Māori-Medium Schools 2004 – 2006 Fact Sheet Last Publication Date: 01 Oct 2007 This fact sheet provides some key statistics of Years 11 - 13 students’ achievement in NCEA at Māori-medium schools over the time period of 2004 – 2006.…
A Time For Change in Māori Economic Development Last Publication Date: 01 Sep 2007 A discussion document prepared by the New Zealand Institute of Economic Research (NZIER) on the future of Māori economic development. This report is designed to stimulate discussion…