This report examines trends in temporary and permanent migration to and from New Zealand. The report updates trends to 2013/14 and compares recent immigration patterns with patterns identified in previous years. Introduction This report is the 14th in an annual series about temporary and permanent migration trends to and from New Zealand. This report updates...

This paper describes an investigation into apprenticeship-type training programmes offered by tertiary education institutions. Summary Most people who qualify for a trade do so via the industry training system, in an in-work and off-job training arrangement organised through an industry training organisation (ITO). Some polytechnics and institutes of technology (ITPs) also offer workplace-based training leading...

Presents the key findings from the 2012/13 New Zealand Health Survey about alcohol use, misuse and alcohol-related harm among New Zealand adults aged 15 years and over. Summary The alcohol use report presents the key findings from the 2012/13 New Zealand Health Survey about alcohol use, misuse and alcohol-related harm among New Zealand adults aged...

Provides an overview of the literature relating to e-learning in workplaces in New Zealand, Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Summary The key findings of this annotated bibliography are: E-learning can provide flexible learning options for employees and allow them to upskill more rapidly. E-learning in the workplace can decrease the costs...

This briefing outlines New Zealand's health and disability system as at October 2014, describing the major organisations and structures in the system, along with their roles, functions and responsibilities. Summary Every New Zealander will, at some point in their lives, rely on our health and disability system. New Zealand’s health and disability system is large...