Experience of gambling-related harm: In Fact Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2011 Although a relatively small proportion of the population are at risk of a serious gambling problem, the harm caused by gambling extends to families, friends, businesses…
Curriculum support in science Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2011 This report documents the results of a short online teacher survey that asked about teachers' access to, and use of, a range of resources that could…
Permanent and Long Term Migration: The Big Picture Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2011 The monthly release of New Zealand’s permanent and long term migration figures typically attracts intense public interest – the focus usually being on the flow of…
Snapshot series Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2011 This snapshot series takes a look at some of the Families Commission main research topics. Each snapshot provides a brief bibliography and covers the commission's position. Topics include:…
Youth Therapeutic Programmes Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2011 This review covers: trends in youth offending in New Zealand, developmental considerations, interventions and youth offending, characteristics of effective programmes, and specific responsivity (2012).
Māori and future food technologies Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2011 Te Wāhanga has been working with the Institute of Environmental Science and Research Ltd (ESR) on a project about future food technologies and Māori well-being. It…
Science community engagement with schools Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2011 This report documents the first phase of a project looking at school–science community engagement initiatives. This project was funded by the Ministry of Education and carried…
Work Experiences of Asian Immigrants: Impact on family wellbeing Last Publication Date: 19 Dec 2011 This research study explores the work experiences of immigrants of Asian origin living in the greater Auckland region, New Zealand. Family interviews with people in a range…
Direct-to-Consumer Advertising of Prescription Medicines in New Zealand Last Publication Date: 08 Dec 2011 Consultation on the Direct-to-Consumer Advertising of Prescription Medicines in New Zealand: Consultation Document took place during March and April 2006. The consultation document reviewed the policy…
Overview of Māori teen pregnancy Last Publication Date: 07 Dec 2011 This review is a part of a broader research project being undertaken by the Families Commission in relation to teenage pregnancy and ‘repeat’ teenage pregnancy. The…
