Living the Tokelauan Way in New Zealand: Teenagers’ perspectives on extended-family living Last Publication Date: 03 Nov 2009 This study aimed to understand how Tokelauan youth feel about living in extended-family households, and to describe their experiences of extended-family living and their understanding of…
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…
Māori Participation and Engagement with Local Government Last Publication Date: 01 Nov 2009 The Local Government Act 2002 recognises and respects the Crown’s obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi by placing some specific obligations on local authorities. These obligations…
Identifying and responding to bias in the criminal justice system: A review of international and New Zealand research Last Publication Date: 01 Nov 2009 The review summarises international and New Zealand research findings on bias against ethnic minority and indigenous peoples at key stages of the criminal justice system. The…
Participation events and sustained, increased levels of physical activity Last Publication Date: 01 Nov 2009 Physical (in)activity remains a significant public health issue in most countries including New Zealand. In recent years participation in large sporting events, aimed at mass participation,…
Life in New Zealand: Settlement Experience of Skilled Migrants Last Publication Date: 01 Nov 2009 The following reports detail the findings from the 2005, 2007, 2008 Settlement Experience Feedback Surveys (SEFS) of migrants who have taken up residence in New Zealand. The Settlement…
Pearls Unlimited - Pacific Peoples and Alcohol Last Publication Date: 01 Nov 2009 A resource that collates the available literature and information on Pacific peoples and alcohol in New Zealand. - A concise literature review that collates and synthesises…
Turning 65 Last Publication Date: 01 Nov 2009 To Work or not to work? Findings from a survey of 65 year old New Zealanders Many people reconsider workforce participation about the age of 65 years.…
Looking Back and Building Futures: Former Refugees' Views on Settling in New Zealand Last Publication Date: 01 Nov 2009 The aim of this exploratory study was to hear the views and experiences of former quota refugees who have lived in New Zealand for more than…
Evaluation of Healthy Community Schools Initiative in AIMHI Schools Last Publication Date: 02 Oct 2009 Students who are healthy and well supported in school and home are more likely to achieve better educational outcomes. Unresolved health and social issues can have…