Māori and Informal Caregiving: A background paper prepared for the National Health Committee Last Publication Date: 29 Oct 2008 This paper explores Māori informal caregiving in the context of whānau. Included in this paper is the definition of whānau, which is discussed in detail, and…
Health Targets: Moving towards healthier futures, 2007/08: The results (amended 17 Oct) Last Publication Date: 17 Oct 2008 Summary from the Director-General of Health, Stephen McKernan I am pleased to present the results of the first year of Health Targets – 2007/08. When we launched…
Developing the prototype Longitudinal Business Database Last Publication Date: 16 Oct 2008 This paper describes Statistics New Zealand’s development of the prototype Longitudinal Business Database (LBD). The LBD is the result of a two-year feasibility study to integrate…
Cardiac Surgery Services in New Zealand - Cardiac Surgery Service Development Working Group Report Last Publication Date: 02 Oct 2008 This report aims to review: the current level of cardiac surgery provision in New Zealand compared to other countriesvariation in provision of cardiac surgery by region within…
Review of the Quality, Safety and Management of Maternity Services in the Wellington Area Last Publication Date: 02 Oct 2008 This report fulfils the requirements of the Ministry of Health to conduct a review of the maternity services in the Wellington area. The scope of the…
Work-life balance and flexibility in New Zealand: A snapshot of employee and employer attitudes and experiences in 2008 Last Publication Date: 01 Oct 2008 This report examines the attitudes towards and experiences of work-life balance of New Zealand employees and employers, with a particular focus on the availability and uptake…
Forces for Change in the Future Labour Market of New Zealand Last Publication Date: 01 Oct 2008 This paper is intended to promote discussion on the challenges and opportunities in relation to the future New Zealand labour market. The information provided will have…
Problem Gambling - Pacific Islands Families Longitudinal Study - Implementation 2004-2007 Last Publication Date: 01 Oct 2008 AUT established a Longitudinal study of Pacific Island families in 2000. The study is primarily funded by the Health Research Council and the Foundation for Research,…
Systematic Review of Drowning Interventions and Risk Factors and an International Comparison of Water Safety Policies and Programs Last Publication Date: 01 Oct 2008 Death by drowning is the third leading cause of unintentional death in New Zealand. In 2005, the Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) launched the Drowning Prevention Strategy…
Ministry of Health: Monitoring the progress of the Primary Health Care Strategy Last Publication Date: 01 Oct 2008 In 2001, the then Minister of Health launched the Primary Health Care Strategy (the Strategy), which the Government regarded as introducing the most significant changes to…
