Tobacco smoking in the media and youth smoking - A summary of key literature Last Publication Date: 01 May 2007 This report summarises the literature relating to tobacco portrayals in the media, and youth smoking uptake. It explores how the media influences tobacco uptake and use;…
Analysis of Submissions: Proposal to Classify BZP and Related Substances as Class C Controlled Drugs Last Publication Date: 05 Apr 2007 In November 2006 the Expert Advisory Committee on Drugs (EACD) recommended to Hon Jim Anderton, Associate Minister of Health, that Benzylpiperazine (BZP) and all known analogues…
Clandestine Drug Laboratory Report - 2006 Last Publication Date: 01 Apr 2007 This report provides an overview of information related to the dismantling of clan labs by New Zealand Police during the 2006 calendar year. 'Official' clan lab recording…
The sale and supply of alcohol to under 18 year olds in New Zealand Last Publication Date: 01 Apr 2007 Reflecting the wider New Zealand drinking culture, alcohol use is also common among young people. Despite people under the age of 18 being unable to legally…
The Scale and Nature of Family Violence in New Zealand: A Review and Evaluation of Knowledge Last Publication Date: 01 Apr 2007 Family violence is a major issue that affects the lives of many New Zealanders and creates significant social and economic costs across the wider society. While…
National Drug Policy 2007–2012 Last Publication Date: 01 Mar 2007 The National Drug Policy 2007–2012 sets out the Government’s policy for tobacco, alcohol, illegal and other drugs within a single framework. It does this by establishing…
ALAC Alcohol Monitor 2005-06 Last Publication Date: 07 Feb 2007 This report is based on the four quarterly monitors conducted for ALAC during 2005/06. It profiles adult drinkers and non-drinkers and youth drinkers and non-drinkers.
Urban-Rural Health Comparisons: Key results of the 2002/03 New Zealand Health Survey Last Publication Date: 02 Feb 2007 This report, Urban-Rural Health Comparisons: Key results of the 2002/03 New Zealand Health Survey, compares the health status of New Zealand adults living in urban and…
After the Smoke has Cleared: Evaluation of the Impact of a New Smokefree Law Last Publication Date: 01 Feb 2007 This report details an evaluation of the process and outcomes of the sections of the 2003 Smoke-free Environments Amendment Act relating to the extension of smokefree…
Older People in Work: Key Trends and Patterns 1991-2005 Last Publication Date: 01 Feb 2007 This report examines broad changes that have occurred in the level and composition of employment for those aged 50 to 64 over the past 15 years,…