Perceptions of drinking culture in New Zealand: 2014/15 ABAS: In Fact Last Publication Date: 01 Mar 2016 When people perceive that heavy drinking is highly prevalent or permissible in their community, they may be more likely to develop risky drinking patterns themselves (Kypri…
People’s estimates of risky drinking behaviour in New Zealand: 2014/15 ABAS Last Publication Date: 01 Mar 2016 The Health Promotion Agency (HPA)’s Attitudes and Behaviour towards Alcohol Survey (ABAS) monitors New Zealanders’ behaviour and attitudes towards alcohol, including questions about social norm perceptions…
Alcohol use by 15 to 17-year-olds: 2014/15 ABAS Last Publication Date: 01 Mar 2016 The HPA’s Attitudes and Behaviour towards Alcohol Survey (ABAS) monitors New Zealanders’ behaviour and attitudes towards alcohol, including alcohol consumption in the past month. This factsheet…
Skills for Safety – Evaluation Report Last Publication Date: 01 Mar 2016 The Ministry of Social Development has funded self defence classes for school-age girls since 2001, primarily through the Women’s Self Defence Network – Wāhine Toa. The…
The transformation of NZ Police crime statistics: New measures and trends Last Publication Date: 01 Feb 2016 In 2014 New Zealand Police replaced its historic twice yearly official crime statistics with new monthly statistics. The old and new statistics are not comparable, making…
Experiences with drinking culture in New Zealand: 2014/15 ABAS: In Fact Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2015 Individual behaviour can be affected by environmental and peer influences including offers of alcohol, modeling of heavy drinking behaviour and perceived social norms (Borsari & Carey,…
People’s estimates of risky drinking behaviour in New Zealand: 2014/15 ABAS: In Fact Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2015 People’s perceptions of the acceptability and prevalence of risky alcohol consumption may influence their own intentions and behaviour (Rimal & Real, 2005). Among university and college…
Research Report: The New Zealand Drug Harm Index 2016 Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2015 The New Zealand Drug Harm Index 2016 estimates the social cost of drug-related harms and intervention costs in 2014/15 as NZ$1.8 billion. The total cost of illicit…
Last drinking occasion among 15 to 17-year-olds: ABAS 2014/15 Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2015 In 2014/15, 57% of 15 to 17-year-olds reported consuming alcohol within the last 12 months, and of those who consumed alcohol, 19% had a potentially hazardous…
Youth justice secure residences: a report on the international evidence to guide best practice and service delivery Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2015 This report was commissioned by the Ministry as part of ongoing work to improve the quality of services for young offenders in Child, Youth and Family’s…