The culture of alcohol promotion and consumption at major sports events in New Zealand Last Publication Date: 01 Aug 2013 The report presents findings from four case studies, each of a large alcohol-sponsored sporting event in New Zealand. Data was collected via ethnographic observation, in situ…
Young people’s opinion on tobacco taxation: In Fact Last Publication Date: 01 Aug 2013 One of the most effective tools to stop people taking up smoking and encourage smokers to quit is to increase the price of cigarettes and tobacco.…
Outcomes Framework for Preventing and Minimising Gambling Harm - Baseline Report Last Publication Date: 30 Jul 2013 The Ministry of Health (“The Ministry”) commissioned KPMG in 2011 to complete an Outcomes Framework for Preventing and Minimising Gambling Harm (“Outcomes Framework”). An Advisory Group…
The Well Child / Tamariki Ora Quality Improvement Framework Last Publication Date: 29 Jul 2013 The 2007/08 review and the 2012 quality reviews of the Well Child/Tamariki Ora (WCTO) programme identified variable clinical practice, service quality and health outcomes, and recommended…
Gender diversity trends in the New Zealand governance environment 2003-2013 Last Publication Date: 07 Jul 2013 This study explores the changing gender diversity trends on New Zealand corporate boards. A literature review presents domestic and international governance diversity statistics, as well as…
Survey of Selected Samples of Tattoo Inks for the Presence of Heavy Metals 2013 Last Publication Date: 04 Jul 2013 The Ministry of Health surveyed tattoo inks to assess whether the tattoo inks supplied by established (mainstream) manufacturers or suppliers of tattoo ink supplies complied with…
TIMSS (Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study) 2010/11 Last Publication Date: 01 Jul 2013 The Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) measures trends in mathematics and science achievement at the fourth and eighth grades (Years 5 and 9)…
New Zealand Families Today: A brief demographic profile Last Publication Date: 01 Jul 2013 This brief demographic profile presents a broad overview of the make-up of the New Zealand family in 2011 and identifies trends over the past few decades. The…
Parents’, families and whānau contributions to education success Last Publication Date: 01 Jul 2013 This paper looks at the impact parents, caregivers, families and whānau can have on children and young people’s learning and education success, and provides a rationale…
An analysis of recent Pasifika education research literature to inform and improve outcomes for Pasifika learners Last Publication Date: 01 Jul 2013 This review of the literature highlights and clarifies key evidence towards improved learning and achievement outcomes for Pasifika learners and identifies priorities for future research in…