Poipoia te kākano kia puawai: Family structure, change and the wellbeing of tamariki Māori Last Publication Date: 01 Sep 2020 In Poipoia te kākano kia puawai:Family structure, change and the wellbeing of tamariki Māori, the authors used data from the NZ Longitudinal Census (2001, 2006 and 2013)…
Research into adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) among children and families in New Zealand Last Publication Date: 11 Apr 2019 This research was funded by the Ministry of Social Development’s Children and Families Research Fund. Two research reports: Adverse childhood experiences and school readiness outcomes: Results from the…
Intentions and decisions about early childhood education: Understanding the determinants and dynamics of households’ early intentions and decisions about ECE and childcare from birth to age two – Research report Last Publication Date: 07 Mar 2019 This research has been funded by the Ministry of Social Development’s Children and Families Research Fund. The University of Auckland and Ministry of Education study looks into…
NZ Youth and Porn Last Publication Date: 05 Dec 2018 Most young people in New Zealand have seen pornography. One in four young people first saw porn by the age of 12. Three out of four…
Growing Up in New Zealand: Transition to school Last Publication Date: 15 Jun 2018 This research is part of the Growing Up in New Zealand longitudinal study. The purpose of the study is to provide evidence about what shapes children's…
It’s never too early, never too late: A discussion paper on preventing youth offending in New Zealand Last Publication Date: 12 Jun 2018 This is the second report in a series of discussion papers exploring factors that have led New Zealand to have a high incarceration rate, with this…
2016 Youth Insights Survey Information and Methods Report Last Publication Date: 01 Jun 2018 The Youth Insights Survey (YIS) is a nationwide paper-based survey of Year 10 students (14 to 15 year-olds) conducted in schools every two years. The YIS…
‘Baby Teeth Matter’: Insights and impacts of the 2016/2017 Oral Health campaign Last Publication Date: 01 May 2018 The Health Promotion Agency (HPA) delivered a national marketing campaign ‘Baby Teeth Matter’ to improve oral health of children under five years. Research was undertaken by…
Youth Justice Indicators Last Publication Date: 30 Apr 2018 This report provides insight into the performance of various aspects of the youth justice system. It aims to help those involved in youth justice understand system-wide…
Inter-parental relationship quality and its effects on children: A literature review to support analysis and policy Last Publication Date: 30 Apr 2018 This report reviews current international and national literature about how interactions between parents influence children’s wellbeing and developmental outcomes.