Suicide Prevention Action Plan 2008 – 2012: Second Progress Report Last Publication Date: 21 Dec 2011 The 'New Zealand Suicide Prevention Action Plan 2008-2012: Second Progress Report’ (the ‘second progress report’) outlines further progress made in implementing the New Zealand Suicide Prevention…
Work Experiences of Asian Immigrants: Impact on family wellbeing Last Publication Date: 19 Dec 2011 This research study explores the work experiences of immigrants of Asian origin living in the greater Auckland region, New Zealand. Family interviews with people in a range…
Overview of Māori teen pregnancy Last Publication Date: 07 Dec 2011 This review is a part of a broader research project being undertaken by the Families Commission in relation to teenage pregnancy and ‘repeat’ teenage pregnancy. The…
Regional Trends in Teenage Parenthood Last Publication Date: 07 Dec 2011 The Families Commission is undertaking research to explore the following questions: What are the reasons behind high rates of parenthood amongst young teenagers in specific regions of…
Teenage Pregnancy and Parenting: An Overview Last Publication Date: 01 Dec 2011 This overview report responds to a Ministerial request that the Families Commission undertake research on two distinct questions: What are the reasons behind high rates of teenage…
Eating Together at Mealtimes: The role of family meals in the health and wellbeing of young people in New Zealand Last Publication Date: 10 Nov 2011 This research report aimed to summarise the literature on health and wellbeing indicators associated with the sharing of family meals, and to determine if these associations…
Specifically Pacific: Engaging Young Pacific Workers Last Publication Date: 01 Nov 2011 This research was prompted by a commitment to exploring how to enhance the engagement of younger workers, particularly young Pacific people. Employee engagement is the extent…
Engaging Young Pacific Workers Last Publication Date: 01 Nov 2011 Young Pacific people are a growing proportion of the New Zealand workforce but very little is known about what helps them contribute fully at work. This research…
Management of group A streptococcal sore throat for the prevention of acute rheumatic fever Last Publication Date: 01 Nov 2011 The purpose of this evidence review is to provide an evidence-based summary of current New Zealand and overseas evidence to inform best practice in the management…
Parents as First Teachers Evaluation Last Publication Date: 01 Nov 2011 Parents as First Teachers (PAFT) is a low-intensity home visitation programme for parents with children pre-birth through to three years of age. In New Zealand, it…