New Zealand
Report
Abuse in care: Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care - interim report
The Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care interim report – Tāwharautia: Pūrongo o te Wā (Tāwharautia) describes the key themes and common issues from the experiences shared by survivors and witnesses.
Report
Understanding the positive discipline practices of parents of children aged one-five years old in Aotearoa New Zealand
This research examined the prosocial parenting strategies that parents choose to use as part of their discipline practices, and the sources of information that influence and support their choices.
Discussion paper
Talanoa: human rights issues for Pacific peoples in Aotearoa New Zealand
The purpose of this paper is to provide a foundation piece about human rights of Pacific peoples in Aotearoa New Zealand. It identifies how human rights fits within the unique context of Pacific peoples, and how they provide a baseline understanding of the issues that require greater attention and collaboration. It aims to raise awareness...
Briefing paper
The 2020 Local Government New Zealand briefing for the incoming government
This document identifies three intertwined areas within the local government portfolio that should be the focus for both LGNZ and the Government over the next three years. These areas are Three Waters Reform Programme, Resource Management Reform Programme and a Future of Local Government Programme.
Report
Seclusion and restraint: time for a paradigm shift
This research has found high use of seclusion and restraint in prisons, children and young people’s residences and health and disability units, particularly of Māori and Pacific Peoples, prompting calls from the NZ Human Rights Commission for detention agencies to shift their practices. This report is a follow up to a 2017 review of seclusion...