Public opinion on councils’ role to provide shade in public places: In Fact Last Publication Date: 01 Feb 2015 HPA’s SunSmart programme encourages New Zealanders to reduce excessive sun exposure by staying in the shade, as well as adopting other sun protection behaviours. In addition…
Teen Births in New Zealand Last Publication Date: 16 Jan 2015 Policymakers in New Zealand have been concerned by the teenage birth rate for many years. Cross-country comparisons indicate that New Zealand has a higher rate of…
Indicators for the Well Child / Tamariki Ora Quality Improvement Framework - September 2014 Last Publication Date: 05 Jan 2015 The Ministry of Health, in partnership with sector experts, developed the Well Child / Tamariki Ora Quality Improvement Framework, drawing on New Zealand and international research. This…
Cutting back on drinking: In Fact Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2015 In 2013/14, one in five (20%) New Zealanders aged 15 years or more who drank alcohol in the past year reported a potentially hazardous alcohol consumption…
2013 Disability Survey Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2015 The 2013 Disability Survey is going to collect information about both: disabled people people who do not have a disability. The information will help us know: how many disabled people…
Environmental education in New Zealand schools Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2015 This research looked at current practice in environmental education in New Zealand schools using a range of methods. Three key goals of the research were to: analyse and…
2014 Health and Lifestyles Survey Methodology Report Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2015 The Health and Lifestyles Survey (HLS) is a biennial monitor of the health behaviour and attitudes of New Zealand adults aged 15 years and over, and…
Boosting literacy and numeracy outcomes in tertiary education: 2015 research findings Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2015 Four research reports are summarised here. They cover: the use of Pathways Awarua how industry training organisations embed literacy and numeracy tools to help tertiary education organisations better use…
Boosting outcomes for Māori Learners in tertiary education Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2015 The Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) has commissioned research to help us build our evidence base about success for Māori learner achievement, connections and contributions. We contribute to…
Ka whānau mai te reo: Kia rite! Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2015 This report from the Ka Whānau Mai Te Reo project puts the spotlight on te reo Māori at times of transition. It explores the diverse aspirations…
