Māori

“Thinking Outside the Box?” A review of seclusion and restraint practices in New Zealand

Dr Sharon Shalev and New Zealand Human Rights Commission InequalityJusticeMāoriReport

This report was commissioned to provide an independent perspective on seclusion and restraint practices in several different detention contexts and to identify areas of best practice, as well as areas that require improvement.

Aspirations of rurally disadvantaged Māori youth for their transition from secondary school

Department of Labour EducationEmploymentMāoriRuralReport

This research looks at the aspirations of rural Māori youth in terms of their further education or training leading to a meaningful career or work.

Binge drinking among Māori secondary school students in New Zealand

New Zealand Medical Journal Alcohol & other drugsHealthMāoriJournal article

The article describes factors associated with binge drinking among Māori secondary school students in New Zealand.

Braided Pathways

Ara Taiohi EducationEmploymentFaith-basedHealthJusticeMāoriMental healthPacificProfessional developmentRefugee & migrantYouth developmentYouth workReport

A report on the 2014 Ara Taiohi National Youth Sector Survey

Building Kaupapa Māori into Early Childhood Education

Ako Aotearoa National Centre for Tertiary Teaching Excellence EducationMāoriReport

The research study emerged from the authors’ experiences as early childhood teachers and as initial teacher early childhood lecturers in the tertiary education sector.

Child Rich Communities: Aotearoa’s ‘Bright Spots’

Commissioning organisations: Inspiring Communities Trust, Royal New Zealand Plunket Society, UNICEF NZ, Every Child Counts Civic engagement & citizenshipCommunity developmentEducationFaith-basedFamily/whānauHealthMāoriMentoringPacificRuralSport/recreation/outdoorsYoung people working with young peopleYouth participationReport

This project explored local community initiatives that are making a positive difference to children and families.

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