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Māori and Informal Caregiving: A background paper prepared for the National Health Committee

This paper explores Māori informal caregiving in the context of whānau. Included in this paper is the definition of whānau, which is discussed in detail, and…

Health Targets: Moving towards healthier futures, 2007/08: The results (amended 17 Oct)

Summary from the Director-General of Health, Stephen McKernanI am pleased to present the results of the first year of Health Targets – 2007/08. When we launched…

Developing the prototype Longitudinal Business Database

This paper describes Statistics New Zealand’s development of the prototype Longitudinal Business Database (LBD). The LBD is the result of a two-year feasibility study to integrate…

Cardiac Surgery Services in New Zealand - Cardiac Surgery Service Development Working Group Report

This report aims to review:the current level of cardiac surgery provision in New Zealand compared to other countriesvariation in provision of cardiac surgery by region within…

Review of the Quality, Safety and Management of Maternity Services in the Wellington Area

This report fulfils the requirements of the Ministry of Health to conduct a review of the maternity services in the Wellington area. The scope of the…

Systematic Review of Drowning Interventions and Risk Factors and an International Comparison of Water Safety Policies and Programs

Death by drowning is the third leading cause of unintentional death in New Zealand. In 2005, the Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) launched the Drowning Prevention Strategy…

Work-life balance and flexibility in New Zealand: A snapshot of employee and employer attitudes and experiences in 2008

This report examines the attitudes towards and experiences of work-life balance of New Zealand employees and employers, with a particular focus on the availability and uptake…

Forces for Change in the Future Labour Market of New Zealand

This paper is intended to promote discussion on the challenges and opportunities in relation to the future New Zealand labour market. The information provided will have…

Problem Gambling - Pacific Islands Families Longitudinal Study - Implementation 2004-2007

AUT established a Longitudinal study of Pacific Island families in 2000. The study is primarily funded by the Health Research Council and the Foundation for Research,…

Anamata 08 Evaluation

This document is the evaluation report of ANAMATA 08. Anamata provided a platform for young people from around Aotearoa to come together and discuss alcohol issues…