Paid Parent Leave - In Focus Last Publication Date: 01 May 2015 Paid parental leave is part of a package of government policies that support parents and families. This paper discusses both the labour market dynamics associated with…
Income in advanced age: Findings from LiLACS NZ Last Publication Date: 16 Apr 2015 Income in advanced age: Findings from LiLACS NZ presents key findings about the sources of income for Māori (aged 80 to 90 years) and non-Māori (aged…
Māori Economy Report 2013 Last Publication Date: 01 Apr 2015 This report presents an overview of the 2013 Māori economy from statistical information that was provided from a number of sources but primarily from the Census…
He Kai Kei Aku Ringa - Whānau and Low-Income Household Savings Last Publication Date: 01 Apr 2015 Whānau and Low-Income Household Savings, He Kai Kei Aku Ringa, examines options for whānau and low-income household savings schemes, and identifies several areas through which the…
Demonstrating Changes to Disability Support: Evaluation Report Last Publication Date: 01 Apr 2015 This report, written towards the end of the three-year demonstration of the New Model for Supporting Disabled People, draws on information to assess the extent to…
Evaluation of Funded Family Care Last Publication Date: 01 Apr 2015 Funded Family Care is a Ministry of Health-funded support option that was introduced in October 2013 to enable some disabled people with high or very high…
Measuring stigma: Attitudes towards social inclusion of people with mental illness within the community: In Fact Last Publication Date: 01 Apr 2015 People who suffer from mental illness not only have to cope with the illness itself, but also with the public stigma and discrimination that is associated…
What is a Managed Apprenticeship? Last Publication Date: 01 Mar 2015 This paper describes an investigation into apprenticeship-type training programmes offered by tertiary education institutions. Most people who qualify for a trade do so via the industry training…
Inclusive practices for students with special education needs in schools Last Publication Date: 01 Mar 2015 This report examines how well students with special education needs are included in New Zealand schools. The report provides an update on progress towards meeting the…
Wider Economic Costs of Obesity to New Zealand Last Publication Date: 12 Feb 2015 This report highlights the impact obesity has on our economic, social, cultural and environmental well-being. At an individual and family level it can affect our income…
