Hand Hygiene New Zealand evaluation report Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2014 Hand Hygiene New Zealand (HHNZ) has contracted with the Health Quality & Safety Commission since 2011 to improve hand hygiene in New Zealand hospitals. This rapid evaluation…
Gambling Career Trajectories: Methodology Report Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2014 This research was undertaken to understand how risky gambling behaviours, gambling-related harm, and related life situations change over time. HPA will use the findings to help…
Environmental and socio-demographic associates of children's active transport to school: A cross-sectional investigation from the URBAN Study Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2014 Active transport (e.g., walking, cycling) to school (ATS) can contribute to children’s physical activity and health. The built environment is acknowledged as an important factor in…
Offer and acceptance of tobacco among young people: In Fact Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2014 In New Zealand it is illegal to sell tobacco products to people under the age of 18 years, yet young people continue to smoke. It is,…
Small Drinking-water Supplies: Preparing a water safety plan Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2014 This document has been developed to help you to prepare a water safety plan (formerly known as a Public Health Risk Management Plan, PHRMP) for your…
Mātātuhi Tuawhenua: Rural Hospitalisations 2007 to 2011 Last Publication Date: 24 Dec 2013 This report presents data on public hospitalisations for Māori and non-Māori living in rural areas. It supplements the main report on Māori rural health, Mātātuhi Tuawhenua:…
Focusing on the Future: Report to Government Last Publication Date: 12 Dec 2013 This report to the Government arises from a triennial Review of retirement income policies, held during 2012 and 2013. The overarching challenge faced by this Review, as…
New Zealand Health Survey: Annual update of key findings 2012/13 Last Publication Date: 12 Dec 2013 This report presents the 2012/13 results from the New Zealand Health Survey, for both adults and children. The report includes information on health behaviours and risk factors,…
Implementing the New Zealand Health Strategy 2013 Last Publication Date: 01 Dec 2013 This report summarises the major achievements in the priority areas of the New Zealand public health service in 2013. Achievements are grouped according to medium-term priorities…
Improving Guidance and Counselling for Students in Secondary Schools Last Publication Date: 01 Dec 2013 In April 2012, the Government announced measures to improve the mental health of young people aged 12 to 19 years with, or at risk of, mild…
