Developing primary science teacher expertise: Thinking about the system Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2015 This report comes from an exploratory project looking at professional learning and development for primary science teachers. In recent years there has been increased interest in science…
Creating a belonging place Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2015 This report presents findings from a case study of Owairaka District School's collaboration with their community as part of the Garden to Table programme and other…
All the school's a stage | Schools collaborating with experts in the community Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2015 This report presents findings from a case study at Pakuranga Intermediate on their collaboration with a group of performing and visual artists in 2012-2014. It's part…
In Fact: Smoking cessation behaviours in the past 12 months: quit attempts and use of support Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2015 New Zealand has a goal of reducing smoking prevalence to a minimal level by 2025 (often referred to as ‘Smokefree 2025’).1 This goal is supported by…
WAPA 2020: Gains and insights from an enduring school network Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2015 WAPA is a network of West Auckland schools which have worked together since 2009. NZCER has worked alongside them to look at WAPA's progress and what…
Kids in the City – children’s independent mobility and physical activity in suburban neighbourhoods Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2015 This three year research project funded in 2010 by the Health Research Council investigates how urban neighbourhood environments can facilitate children’s independent mobility (IM – outdoor…
Sharing our gifts with the community Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2015 This is the third case study from a research project on successful and sustained collaborations between New Zealand schools and community and professional experts. The report…
Local Content Report 2015 Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2015 Since 1989 NZ On Air has measured local free-to-air television content. The Local Content Report compares the schedules of the six national free-to-air channels to observe…
In Fact: Smokers’ expectations of future smoking Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2015 The Health Promotion Agency’s (HPA’s) Health and Lifestyles Survey (HLS) provides insight into New Zealanders’ tobacco-related behaviours and attitudes. This factsheet uses data from the 2014…
Cutting back on drinking: 2014/15 ABAS: 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…
