Trade over distance for New Zealand firms: measurement and implications Last Publication Date: 05 Jun 2014 This paper investigates the proximity of firms to their customers to assess the extent to which different industries trade their output over distance within New Zealand.…
New Zealand's international trade in services: A background note Last Publication Date: 01 Jun 2014 This research note draws together information on New Zealand’s international trade in services and was prepared as background information for the Productivity Commission’s inquiry into ‘Boosting…
Prostate Cancer Awareness and Quality Improvement Programme: Improving outcomes for men with prostate cancer Last Publication Date: 23 May 2014 The Prostate Cancer Awareness and Quality Improvement Programme (AQIP) outlines the issues that currently exist for the early detection and treatment of prostate cancer in New…
National serosurvey of vaccine preventable diseases Last Publication Date: 02 May 2014 The serosurvey is based on blood test results of children aged 6-15 years and adults aged from 16-70 years. The study from 2005 to 2007 measures…
Review of the Children’s Spectacle Subsidy Last Publication Date: 02 May 2014 This publication is a report on the review of the Children’s Spectacle Subsidy. The review was carried out by Litmus Ltd and evaluated the relevance, effectiveness,…
Inquires: Boosting services sector productivity Last Publication Date: 01 May 2014 The Productivity Commission was asked by the Government to build a better understanding of the services sector and find ways to lift its productivity. The final…
Effective Parenting Programmes: A review of the effectiveness of parenting programmes for parents of vulnerable children Last Publication Date: 14 Apr 2014 This report reviews the evidence on the effectiveness of parenting programmes, as a way of reducing the risk of maltreatment of vulnerable children aged 0-6 years.…
An international perspective on the New Zealand productivity paradox Last Publication Date: 01 Apr 2014 New Zealand’s broad policy settings should generate GDP per capita 20% above the OECD average, but it is actually over 20% below average. Closing this gap…
Managed Care Education Last Publication Date: 14 Mar 2014 This report examines the availability, suitability and potential of courses and qualifications to build skills in case management and care coordination. It is a review for…
Implementation and Formative Evaluation of the Rheumatic Fever Prevention Programme Last Publication Date: 03 Mar 2014 This report provides an evidence-based overview of the implementation and delivery of the Rheumatic Fever Prevention Programme (RFPP) during its first 18 months, (July 2011 to…
