The Impact of Wage Subsidies on Jobseekers’ Outcomes and Firm Employment Last Publication Date: 01 May 2013 Wage subsidies are commonly used to assist disadvantaged jobseekers into employment. If effective they can contribute to reducing long-term benefit dependence. The current study examines the impact…
Comparing classifications 2010 & 2011 Last Publication Date: 01 May 2013 The classifications assigned to films and games by different countries are substantially variable as are the symbols, names and meanings used on classification labels. Nevertheless, it…
Longevity trends and their implications for the age of eligibility for New Zealand Superannuation Last Publication Date: 01 May 2013 This paper is one of a number of background papers commissioned by the Commission for Financial Literacy and Retirement Income for the 2013 Review of Retirement…
The Role of Skills in Supporting Firm Growth Ambition Last Publication Date: 01 May 2013 This report details the findings of a qualitative assessment of the importance of skills in helping New Zealand firms meet their growth ambitions. This assessment is…
New home buyers report Last Publication Date: 01 May 2013 This report presents the main findings of a survey carried out for MBIE by Research New Zealand on 754 purchasers of new homes during 2011-12. The…
Regional results from the 2011/12 New Zealand Health Survey Last Publication Date: 18 Apr 2013 These data tables give regional estimates from the 2011/12 New Zealand Health Survey, and selected time trends from 2006/07. Results are available for: the four regions (Northern, Midland,…
Secondary Literacy Reports Last Publication Date: 01 Apr 2013 National and international evidence suggests that in many education systems, including New Zealand, large numbers of students graduate from or leave school without the levels of…
The Case for Financial Literacy: Recognizing Financial Education as a Key Element of Future Retirement Income Policy Last Publication Date: 01 Apr 2013 The last few decades have seen a dramatic transformation in the arena of retirement security. This transformation is marked by two significant changes: individuals have become…
Loneliness in New Zealand: Findings from the 2010 NZ General Social Survey Last Publication Date: 01 Apr 2013 This report uses New Zealand General Social Survey (NZGSS) information to explore patterns of loneliness in adults aged 15 years and older in New Zealand. This…
