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Background Papers: Māori Medium Initial Teacher Education Outcomes (2012)

This introduction examines the broad issues underpinning these two papers. The global context of education for Indigenous peoples is described, followed by the local context in…

Tūpuna – Ngā Kaitiaki Mokopuna: A resource for Māori grandparents

This resource explores the experiences of Māori grandparents in New Zealand. Drawing on interviews and focus groups held with Māori grandparents, the resource describes the pleasures…

Making a Difference to Pasifika Student Achievement in Literacy

This research report explores classroom and school-related factors associated with improvements in the literacy achievement and progress of Pasifika students beyond expected levels in schools participating…

A Risk Framework for Earthquake Prone Building Policy

The New Zealand Department of Building and Housing (DBH – now the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, or MBIE) is carrying out a review of…

Inquires: Trans-Tasman joint study

The year 2013 marks the 30th anniversary of the historic Closer Economic Relations (CER) agreement between Australia and New Zealand. The close relationship goes back much…

What Works for Maori

The purpose of this review was to study evidence from five major domains of endeavour to identify a common set of interventions, initiatives, approaches and practices…

Fresh Start Reforms in Operation progress report

The Fresh Start reforms, introduced in October 2010, aim to improve community safety and help address the underlying causes of offending by children and young people.…

Family-centred Communities: The Role of Local Government

In 2009 the Families Commission and Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) recognised the key role local government has in influencing and enhancing outcomes for families’ wellbeing…

New Zealand Maternity Clinical Indicators 2010

The New Zealand Maternity Clinical Indicators are the result of a collaborative process involving the Ministry of Health and maternity stakeholders, representing consumer, midwifery, obstetric, general…

Mātātuhi Tuawhenua: Health of Rūral Māori 2012

This report, Mātātuhi Tuawhenua: Health of Rural Māori 2012, provides a snapshot of the health of Māori and non-Māori living in rural and urban areas.  Comparisons…