Comparing revisions in time series data: A report on seasonally adjusted versus trend series Last Publication Date: 01 Jul 2014 In this paper, we describe our investigation into whether using the trend rather than the seasonally adjusted series could improve the stability of the figures in…
An initial investigation into the potential for administrative data to provide census long-form information Last Publication Date: 01 Jul 2014 This paper forms part of the first phase of the Census Transformation programme. It provides a first broad look at the potential for administrative data to…
Valuing the census Last Publication Date: 01 Jul 2014 Valuing the census quantifies in dollar terms the benefits to New Zealand gained through the use of census and population statistics information. The conclusion is clear: despite…
Health Literacy and the Prevention and Management of Skin Infections Last Publication Date: 01 Jul 2014 Health literacy refers to the degree to which people are able to access and understand essential health information in order to make informed and appropriate health…
Alignment of Literacy and Numeracy Measures research report Last Publication Date: 30 Jun 2014 The Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) commissioned Maths Technology to investigate and update the alignment between key measures in literacy and numeracy used in secondary and tertiary…
Oral Health in Advanced Age: Findings from LiLACS NZ Te Puāwaitanga O Ngā Tapuwae Kia Ora Tonu Last Publication Date: 30 Jun 2014 This report presents key findings about three aspects of oral health in advanced age; denture use, chewing difficulty and use of the dentist. Findings are from a…
Alignment of Literacy and Numeracy Measures Last Publication Date: 30 Jun 2014 This report presents analysis of the empirical relationship between four measures of literacy and numeracy in use in New Zealand. The first of these are the…
Ala Mo'ui: Pathways to Pacific Health and Wellbeing 2014–2018 Last Publication Date: 26 Jun 2014 On a population basis, Pacific communities experience poor health outcomes in New Zealand. For example, Pacific male life expectancy is 6.7 years less than the total…
The Guide to He Korowai Oranga – Māori Health Strategy Last Publication Date: 20 Jun 2014 He Korowai Oranga: Māori Health Strategy sets the overarching framework to guide the Government and the health and disability to achieve the best outcomes for Māori. He…
Equity of Health Care for Māori: A framework Last Publication Date: 20 Jun 2014 Equity of Health Care for Māori: A framework guides health practitioners, health organisations and the health system to achieve equitable health care for Māori. There are three…
