Families: Universal functions, culturally diverse values Last Publication Date: 19 Jul 2017 When thinking about the wellbeing of diverse families, it is important to consider the influence of cultural values, as these shape not only who is part…
Measuring the Burden of Gambling Harm in New Zealand Last Publication Date: 07 Jul 2017 The Ministry of Health engaged Central Queensland University’s (CQU) Experimental Gambling Research Laboratory and Auckland University of Technology’s (AUT) Gambling and Addictions Research Centre to develop…
Youth Skills: Survey of Adult Skills (PIAAC) Last Publication Date: 01 Jul 2017 This is part of a series of in-depth reports from the Survey of Adult Skills. This report covers key findings on how New Zealand youth (aged…
Making sense of evaluation: A handbook for everyone Last Publication Date: 01 Jul 2017 Now in its second edition, this user-friendly handbook is designed for those working in New Zealand's social sector, and beyond, who need to know more about how…
Living Standards Research Last Publication Date: 01 Jul 2017 The Living Standards research is an ongoing research programme that aims to develop a comprehensive description of the living standards of New Zealanders using non-income measures…
New Zealanders’ Knowledge, views and experience of gambling and gambling harm | Report series Last Publication Date: 01 Jul 2017 This report uses data from the 2014 HLS to assess experience, knowledge and opinions about gambling harm among New Zealand adults, both overall and among different…
Practice: The New Zealand Corrections Journal - Volume 5 Issue 1: July 2017 Last Publication Date: 01 Jul 2017 Editorial - Dr Peter Johnston What works in correctional rehabilitation? Lessons from 15 years of programme outcomes analysis - Dr Peter Johnston New Zealand prisoners' prior exposure to…
Enhancing evidence-informed policy making Last Publication Date: 01 Jul 2017 This report reviews the state of New Zealand's science advisory ecosystem, identifying where progressive improvements could still be made.
Year 9 Plus 2016 – the first year Last Publication Date: 01 Jul 2017 Year 9 Plus is an educational concept developed by the Ministry of Education (the Ministry) to improve the chances of educational success of one cohort of participating…
Making Tax Simpler | Better Administration of Social Policy Last Publication Date: 01 Jul 2017 This discussion document explores some proposals for improving the way social policy entitlements and obligations are administered by Inland Revenue. These entitlement and obligation payments are: Working…
