Freedoms and Fetters: Broadcasting Standards in New Zealand Last Publication Date: 01 May 2006 The Broadcasting Standards Authority (BSA) frequently surveys New Zealanders on their attitudes towards various broadcasting standards. The BSA’s function in this regard is prescribed by the…
A health profile of young Asian New Zealanders who attend secondary school Last Publication Date: 01 Apr 2006 This report presents selected findings for young ‘Asian’ New Zealanders from the Youth 2000 national secondary school youth health survey.
Cyberspace and young people: Barbara Staniforth, Elizabeth Butterfield and John Fenaughty detail recent developments in technology and their potential impact on children, young people and their families Last Publication Date: 01 Apr 2006 Social Work Now, Issue 33, pages 4-11. Technology is changing society at an increasing pace and social work has made good use of advances in technology in…
Iterative Best Evidence Synthesis: Strengthening Research, Policy and Practice Links to Improve Outcomes Last Publication Date: 29 Mar 2006 The Iterative BES Programme has been one of a number of case studies considered in a series of OECD meetings focussed on evidence-based policy research. This…
Inquiry Report: Progress with priorities for health information management and information technology Last Publication Date: 01 Mar 2006 In the modern high-technology environment, the ability to manage and exchange information quickly and securely is important. It is arguably even more important in the health…
Beginning Teachers 2000 - 2004 Last Publication Date: 01 Mar 2006 Beginning teachers are a small yet significant group within the teaching workforce. Because they represent the future of the teaching workforce it is vital to ensure…
New Zealand Website Privacy Notices: a first look Last Publication Date: 01 Mar 2006 In September 2005, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner surveyed websites maintained by New Zealand’s largest employers. The survey was a relatively simple counting exercise and…
Alternative Education: Literature Review and Report on Key Informants' Experiences Last Publication Date: 01 Mar 2006 The overall purpose of this research was to collect a range of information about indicators of good practice and quality outcomes in alternative education programmes. The…
Ngā Taumatua - Research on literacy practices and language development (Te Reo) in Years 0-1 in Māori medium classrooms Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2005 This report describes three interrelated studies. The studies involve a limited evaluation of a professional support programme in Māori medium, a developmental description of children’s literacy…
Zooming in on learning in the digital age (ZILDA): Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2005 The Zooming in on Learning in the Digital Age (ZILDA) research programme aims to 'zoom in' - or dig down deeper - into issues surrounding 'digital…