Health and Pacific People in New Zealand Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2010 Health and Pacific Peoples in New Zealand is the third report in the Pacific Progress series. It presents findings on Pacific peoples’ health outcomes, discusses the socio-economic…
Value of sport and recreation: Research Series Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2010 A growing area in sport and recreation in New Zealand and internationally is valuing contributions made by sport and recreation to society. In this section are several…
Young women's engagement in sport Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2010 Sport is widely regarded as a social good – something that contributes to both the health and social capital of young people. Sport is also, as…
Sports Volunteers’ Experiences Survey Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2010 This report details the findings from the Sports Volunteers’ Experiences Survey conducted on behalf of Sports and Recreation New Zealand (SPARC) in 2007. In the survey,…
Sport and recreation in New Zealand Pasifika Communities Last Publication Date: 01 Nov 2010 One of the fundamental issues underpinning this research is the simple question of why Pasifika should be encouraged to participate in sport and recreation. There is…
Kiwisport in Schools 2010 Last Publication Date: 01 Nov 2010 KiwiSport is a government initiative established in 2009 to increase opportunities for school-aged children to participate in organised sport. This report presents the findings of a…
The Windmill Programme: Thinking outside the square Last Publication Date: 01 Nov 2010 Social Work Now, Issue 46, page 36-40. Research has shown that children with disabilities struggle to find a place in mainstream social and recreational programmes (Families Commission,…
Children in Care: A report into the quality of services provided to children in care Last Publication Date: 01 Sep 2010 This report looks at whether the health, education, cultural and recreational needs of children in care are being met. It includes the voices of children in…
Alcohol and Sport: What is the nature of the relationship and is there a problem? Last Publication Date: 01 Aug 2010 The Government is reviewing New Zealand’s liquor laws to achieve equilibrium between the social and commercial benefits of responsible alcohol use and alcohol-related harm. This report provides…
Health and Lifestyles Survey 2008 Last Publication Date: 01 Jul 2010 The Health and Lifestyles Survey (HLS) is a monitor of the health behaviour and attitudes of New Zealand adults aged 15 years and over, and parents…
