Thinking about the Configuration of Services in the Care and Protection Sector - Working Paper 05/04 Last Publication Date: 01 Nov 2003 This working paper is concerned with how to think about the configuration of services in the care and protection sector, and the sort of evidential and…
Characteristics of professional development linked to enhanced pedagogy and children's learning in early childhood settings: A best evidence synthesis Last Publication Date: 01 Oct 2003 This best evidence synthesis is derived from research that provides strong evidence of linkages to learning opportunities, experiences, and outcomes for children. An important focus of the…
Trends in Residence Approvals 2002/03 Last Publication Date: 01 Sep 2003 This report is the third in a series produced annually to provide background information about trends in residence approvals. The reports are written in a readily…
A kinship care literature review Last Publication Date: 01 Sep 2003 Social Work Now, Issue 25, pages 24-30a Marie Connolly reviews the international research on kinship care and considers its implications for New Zealand
Good outcomes for all - a win-win possibility for children in care and the Department Last Publication Date: 01 Sep 2003 Social Work Now, Issue 25, pages 37-43 Deborah Yates reviews the work of care specialists and suggests future directions
ALAC's Youth Drinking Monitor 2003 Last Publication Date: 01 Aug 2003 Sixth annual survey that measures changes in youth attitudes and behaviours towards risky drinking.
Assessing the Adequacy of Private Provision for Retirement: A Living Standards Perspective - Working Paper 03/04 Last Publication Date: 01 Aug 2003 This paper presents a living standards perspective on the adequacy of private provision of retirement income. It focuses on overall asset accumulation rather than solely on…
Movements into and out of Child Poverty in New Zealand: Results from the Linked Income Supplement - Working Paper 01/04 Last Publication Date: 01 Jul 2003 This paper considers one dimension of the family environment facing children, that of income poverty. It is part of the Ministry of Social Development's research programme…
Marine Research In New Zealand: A survey and analysis Last Publication Date: 01 Jul 2003 This survey provides a benchmark overview of current and recent New Zealand marine research, both publicly and privately funded, and publicly and privately provided. The survey…
Evaluation of Professional Development for Pacific Teachers which Supports the Arts in the NZ Curriculum Last Publication Date: 01 Jul 2003 The Ministry of Education (MOE) commissioned Gravitas Research and Strategy to undertake an evaluation of the component of the teacher professional development programme for Pacific Island…