Observations on the use of Debt by Local Government in New Zealand Last Publication Date: 01 Jun 2011 The use of debt by local government in New Zealand has historically followed a cyclical pattern. This pattern is the result of a number of factors.…
Acceptability of smoking in outdoor places where children go: In Fact Last Publication Date: 01 Jun 2011 In 2010, around three in four (76%) people agreed that smoking should be banned in all outdoor places where children go, an increase from 2008. In…
International Disclosures and Overseas Information and Communication Technologies Survey Last Publication Date: 01 May 2011 Results in this survey showed that a large number of respondents that send information overseas do not check the overseas organisations' use and management of the…
Community Access to Digital Technologies: a literature review Last Publication Date: 01 May 2011 The purpose of this literature review was to find the evidence needed to better answer the following questions: What are the factors (including precursors) that relate to…
Improving the Transition: Reducing Social and Psychological Morbidity During Adolescence Last Publication Date: 01 May 2011 The Prime Minister Rt Hon. John Key Parliament Buildings Wellington 6160 9 May 2011 Dear Prime Minister Improving the transition: reducing social and psychological morbidity during adolescence In October 2009 you requested me…
Sustainability in Community Organisations: a literature review Last Publication Date: 01 May 2011 The Research and Evaluation Services Team of the Department of Internal Affairs conducted this literature review to inform and support its work with communities. The project…
Targeting Smokers: Better Help for Smokers to Quit Last Publication Date: 14 Apr 2011 In July 2009 the Government showed its commitment to helping smokers to quit by introducing a health target of "Better Help for Smokers to Quit" The health…
Towards a better understanding of young people: The introduction of a new risk, needs and strengths assessment tool Last Publication Date: 01 Apr 2011 Social Work Now, Issue 47, pages 10-17. Alex was first caught offending at age 11 years. Social services had concerns for the safety and wellbeing of Alex…
Violence in families – the experience and needs of the child Last Publication Date: 01 Apr 2011 Social Work Now, Issue 47, pages 27-34. New Zealand is no different from many other countries in the levels of violent and abusive behaviour within households. Most…
Owners' Aspirations Regarding the Utilisation of Māori Land Last Publication Date: 01 Apr 2011 Te Puni Kōkiri commissioned case study research to improve its knowledge base about land utilisation and identify areas of improvement in current regulatory regimes so as…