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Principles of what works for early-intervention services

The Families Commission developed these principles as a guide for assessing whether programmes have the potential to be effective forms of early intervention based on a…

The involvement of alcohol consumption in the deaths of children and young people in New Zealand during the years 2005–2007

While it is commonly accepted that alcohol misuse is harmful, very little is known about the effects of alcohol on the lives of children in New…

Health literacy environmental scan

The purpose of this environmental scan, carried out by the New Zealand Guidelines Group (NZGG), is to provide examples of important health literacy processes and initiatives…

The Real Deal: Experiences of and Attitudes towards Reality TV

In the past the Broadcasting Standards Authority (BSA) has determined a variety of complaints relating to reality programmes. Such complaints most typically cite issues such as…

Involving Children and Young People in Research in Educational Settings

This report examines theory, practice and ethical considerations when involving children and young people as participants in research and evaluation projects. As will become evident throughout…

Family Court Review: Parenting through Separation participant feedback

Parenting through Separation is a free voluntary information programme for parents and aims to help separating parents help their children. A summary of participant feedback is…

Teacher Loss Rates

These reports outline trends in teacher numbers, teacher loss rates and reasons for teacher losses. They are produced annually by the Demographic & Statistical Analysis Unit…

Competent Children, Competent Learners

The Competent Children, Competent Learners project is a longitudinal study undertaken by the New Zealand Council for Educational Research (NZCER) which focuses on a group of…

Integrating Health Impact Assessment in Urban Design and Planning: The Manukau experience

This paper explores how a health impact assessment (HIA) process was used to forge closer links between health and urban design agendas in Manukau City. The…

Conduct Problems: Effective Programmes for 8-12 Year Olds

This report was prepared by the Advisory Group on Conduct Problems (AGCP) on the prevention, treatment and management of conduct problems in children aged 8-12 years…