The Future of Media Regulation in New Zealand: Is There One? Last Publication Date: 01 May 2006 As recently as 1961, the government controlled all but two of New Zealand’s 34 radio stations. Our first television station had just started up. We had…
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…
Practice Makes Profit: Business Practices and Firm Success Last Publication Date: 01 Mar 2006 Which business practices set successful firms apart from others? We address this question using data from an official survey of almost 3,000 New Zealand firms. Questions…
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…