TIMSS (Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study) 2010/11 Last Publication Date: 01 Jul 2013 The Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) measures trends in mathematics and science achievement at the fourth and eighth grades (Years 5 and 9)…
Health and wellbeing benefits of conservation in New Zealand Last Publication Date: 01 Jul 2013 Despite a long-held popular belief that nature is ‘healthy’ for people, exactly how or even whether this is true has only recently been subject to scientific…
Annual Report on Drinking-water Quality 2011–2012 Last Publication Date: 20 Jun 2013 This report describes the microbiological and chemical quality of water in New Zealand drinking-water supplies serving populations of more than 100 people, and progress towards meeting…
e-Learning in science reports Last Publication Date: 01 Jun 2013 This series e-Learning in science reports is part of a wider project 'Science in the New Zealand Curriculum'. This series is written for the Ministry Education by The New Zealand Council…
Evaluation of the Bowel Screening Pilot: Findings from 2012 Immersion Visit Last Publication Date: 24 May 2013 The Ministry of Health has commissioned Litmus and Sapere Research Group to evaluate the Bowel Screening Pilot. Information gained through the evaluation will help determine whether…
Evaluation of the Bowel Screening Pilot: Eligible Population Perspectives Last Publication Date: 24 May 2013 This report from Litmus looks at the experience of bowel screening pilot participants. As well, it contains qualitative research into Māori and Pacific populations that did…
New Zealand Maternity Clinical Indicators 2011 Last Publication Date: 20 May 2013 The New Zealand Maternity Clinical Indicators are the result of collaboration between the Ministry of Health and maternity stakeholders, representing consumer, midwifery, obstetric, general practice, paediatric…
Creating regional crime statistics from administrative data (Stats NZ WP 13-02) Last Publication Date: 01 May 2013 Many New Zealanders are interested in how crime rates in their neighbourhood compare with rates in other parts of the country. At present, the main public…
Renal Denervation – Technology note Last Publication Date: 01 Apr 2013 Consequent to the 2011 National Health Committee (NHC) referral round, this Technology note considers the case for investing in renal denervation (the application of radio frequency…