Skin cancer prevention Publication SunSmart behaviours of outdoor socialisers 7 Feb 2020 This insights report presents key findings from qualitative research on the SunSmart behaviours of outdoor socialisers.
Alcohol Publication Pre-drinking behaviour of people in the night-time economy 15 Jan 2020 This report looks at pre-drinking behaviour (the consumption of alcohol before a night out or event) in Hamilton’s Central Business District at night. The research found that most people who had consumed alcohol had been pre-drinking, and that pre-drinkers had significantly higher breath alcohol than non-pre-drinkers throughout the night.
Minimising gambling harm Publication Second-hand gambling harm and concern about gambling within the community:... 23 Dec 2019 Around 6% of New Zealand adults have experienced gambling harm from their own gambling.
Minimising gambling harm Publication Second-hand gambling harm and concern about gambling within the community:... 23 Dec 2019 This infographic presents key findings from the 2018 Health and Lifestyles Survey concerning respondents’ experiences of second-hand gambling harm for themselves or for others close to them and their concern about the level of gambling within their communities.
Publication Latest Te Hiringa Hauora Research: July to October 2019 10 Dec 2019 This newsletter highlights Te Hiringa Hauora/Health Promotion Agency research published from 1 July 2019 to 31 October 2019.
Mental health Publication Te Kaveinga – Mental health and wellbeing of Pacific peoples infographic 9 Dec 2019 This infographic takes key findings from the Te Kaveinga – Mental health and wellbeing of Pacific peoples report.
Alcohol Publication Key facts about drinking in New Zealand: Changes over time 4 Dec 2019 This infographic describes trends in past-year drinking and hazardous drinking rates using New Zealand Health Survey data. It also highlights significant increases in rates between 2017/18 and 2018/19 for certain subgroups.
Mental health Publication Te Oranga Hinengaro - Māori Mental Wellbeing: Infographic 15 Nov 2019 This infographic takes key findings from the Te Oranga Hinengaro – Maori Mental Wellbeing Report.
Minimising gambling harm Publication Pokies in pubs and clubs – participation: Results from the 2018 Health... 14 Nov 2019 This infographic presents key findings from the 2018 Health and Lifestyles Survey regarding participation in pokie machine gambling at pubs and clubs and levels of gambling harm experienced by pokie players and players’ expenditure.
Minimising gambling harm Publication Host responsibility for pokies in pubs and clubs: Results from the 2018... 14 Nov 2019 In New Zealand, under the Gambling Act 2003, pubs and clubs with pokie machines are required to prevent their customers’ gambling from becoming harmful. This includes venues having staff who are trained in gambling host responsibility practices present while pokie machines are running.
Alcohol Publication Alcohol and pregnancy evidence summary 1 Nov 2019 This evidence summary provides information on how alcohol affects the fetus and mother; the level of alcohol use during pregnancy in New Zealand; and whether there are safe levels and times for consuming alcohol when pregnant.
Alcohol Publication Substance and alcohol use data in the Integrated Data Infrastructure (IDI)... 29 Oct 2019 This technical report has been written for researchers using New Zealand’s Integrated Data Infrastructure (IDI) to undertake research into alcohol and other drugs. In the IDI there are multiple sources of data that contain information on substance and alcohol use.
