Optimised geographies for data reporting: Zone design tools for census output geographies (Stats NZ WP 09-01) Last Publication Date: 01 Dec 2009 This paper explores methods that might be used to construct new geographies for data reporting that are in some sense optimised. The objective of the paper…
Report to the Law Commission - Alcohol in Our Lives (2009) Last Publication Date: 01 Dec 2009 This report contains a summary of the views of young people who participated in the youth friendly survey on the sale and supply of liquor in…
Community Policing evaluations Last Publication Date: 01 Dec 2009 A refreshed national community policing initiative is being implemented by New Zealand Police in accordance with the NZ Police strategic goal of community reassurance. Over the…
Inquiry Report: Ministry of Justice: Supporting the management of court workloads Last Publication Date: 01 Dec 2009 Court workloads have increased significantly in recent years, and forecasts show that the number of cases brought before the courts will continue to grow. The majority of…
The Health of Prisoners' Families Last Publication Date: 01 Dec 2009 A qualitative research project examining the effects that a family member being in prison has on the health of prisoners' families in New Zealand The report describes: family…
What works now? A review and update of research evidence relevant to offender rehabilitation practices within the Department of Corrections Last Publication Date: 01 Dec 2009 A substantial body of research evidence, known as the “What Works” literature, was influential in the design of the Department’s current sentence management framework. This literature…
Inquiry Report: Effectiveness of arrangements to check the standard of services provided by rest homes Last Publication Date: 01 Dec 2009 There are about 34,000 people living in 715 certified rest homes throughout the country. Older people who live in rest homes are some of the most…
Pasifika Youth in South Auckland: Family, gangs, community, culture, leadership and the future Last Publication Date: 03 Nov 2009 The aim of this study funded by the Families Commission was to interview Pasifika youth from the suburbs of Māngere and Ōtara – including those who…
2008 New Zealand Tobacco Use Survey: Quitting Results Last Publication Date: 02 Nov 2009 New Zealand Tobacco Use Survey 2008: Quitting results, focussing on the quitting behaviour of current smokers, is the second report based on the New Zealand Tobacco…
The Effects of Imprisonment on Inmates’ and their Families’ Health and Wellbeing Last Publication Date: 01 Nov 2009 This qualitative research explores prisoners' views on the effects of imprisonment on their health and wellbeing and their experiences with prison health and disability services. The report…