Nurse Practitioners: A Healthy Future For New Zealand Last Publication Date: 02 Dec 2009 The Nurse Practitioner (NP) was a new scope of practice launched by the Ministry of Health and the Nursing Council of New Zealand in May 2001.It…
Evaluation of New Zealand Science Media Centre Last Publication Date: 01 Dec 2009 As part of MoRST’s strategy, ‘Engaging New Zealanders with science and technology’, the Ministry established the SMC to "improve the breadth and depth of media coverage…
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…
A review of collaboration among councils Last Publication Date: 01 Dec 2009 The focus of the review was to provide insight into the factors that encourage collaboration among local councils and those that might hinder it. Three research…
Kia Eke ki ngā Taumata, kia Pakari ngā Kaiako Last Publication Date: 01 Dec 2009 Kia Eke ki ngā Taumata, kia Pakari ngā Kaiako - He Tirohanga Akoranga: An Exploration of In-Service Support and Professional Development Provision for Māori-Medium Teachers. Haemata Ltd…
Reading and Writing in Years 1 and 2 Last Publication Date: 01 Dec 2009 The early years of primary school are a critical time for children. This is when they learn the reading and writing skills they need to engage…
Vehicle crime at outdoor recreation and tourist destinations: prevalence, impact and solutions Last Publication Date: 01 Dec 2009 Vehicle crime in car parks at outdoor recreation and tourist destinations poses an unwelcome problem for visitors and destination managers in New Zealand. Some tourists and…
Centre of Innovation Research: An exploration of the practices and systems that foster a sense of wellbeing and belonging for young children and their families as they transition from home to a 'formal' home-based care and education Last Publication Date: 01 Dec 2009 This report describes the Centre of Innovation (COI) action research project carried out by Hutt Family Day Care (HFDC) in Lower Hutt, Wellington from January 2006…
Evaluation of Teacher Professional Development Languages (TPDL) for teachers of languages in Years 7-10 and the Impact on Language Learning Opportunities and Outcomes for Students Last Publication Date: 01 Dec 2009 This study was carried out during 2008 and aims to inform the Ministry about the TPDL and the impact on language learning opportunities and outcomes for…
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…
