Towards equitable outcomes in secondary schools: Good practice Last Publication Date: 01 May 2014 This report presents examples of good practice in student engagement and achievement. The examples come from a sample of secondary schools, rated decile 5 or below…
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.…
The performance of New Zealand universities in international rankings Last Publication Date: 01 Apr 2014 In this study, we examine the performance of New Zealand universities in the 'big three' university rankings: the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings, the Times…
Inspiring action Last Publication Date: 01 Apr 2014 This bibliography is a quick reference of abstracts on ways to improve women’s career paths within organisations. We have referenced 117 items, organised them into seven…
Taeao o Tautai: Pacific Public Health Workforce Development Implementation Plan 2012–2017 Last Publication Date: 21 Mar 2014 This publication supports the implementation of the national public health workforce strategy Te Uru Kahikatea 2007-2016. Based on a range of research and sector consultations, Taeao…
Et Tū Ake! Stand tall and proud Last Publication Date: 01 Mar 2014 This paper looks at improving the economic independence of women with low or no qualifications; women who are not in education, training or employment; and Māori and Pacific…
Ngā Haeata Mātauranga: Annual Report on Māori Education Last Publication Date: 01 Mar 2014 This report published annually provides an overview of Māori education, from early childhood to the tertiary sector. It includes initiatives specifically directed to Māori. Statistical analysis…
Extramural students’ participation and achievement: Trends, patterns and highlights Last Publication Date: 01 Feb 2014 This report presents a view of extramural (or distance education) students’ participation and achievement in tertiary education from 2004 to 2011. It compares participation and completion…
Parental monitoring and substance use among Pacific youth: In Fact Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2014 Parents have a significant influence on the societal norms, values and behaviour learned by their children. Permissive parental rule setting and monitoring has been shown to…
A validation and norming study of the strengths and difficulties questionnaire in the New Zealand context Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2014 The B4 School Check (B4SC) is a free health and development check provided for all children as soon as possible after they turn four years old.…