Publications

This report provides an updated overview of alcohol use in Pacific peoples and looks at drinking patterns and attitudes in various Pacific subpopulations. Pooled data from two national surveys were analysed; the Ministry of Health’s New Zealand Health Survey and our own Attitudes and Behaviour towards Alcohol Survey.

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected New Zealanders on a unprecedented scale, however young people are disproportionately affected and this impact will be significant and wide-ranging. Young people in Aotearoa New Zealand reported feeling isolated, stressed, anxious and depressed during Alert Level 4.

This infographic describes findings on the vaping profile of 14 and 15-year-olds from the 2018 Youth Insights Survey. It presents information on the prevalence of vaping including frequency of vaping and their smoking status.

This infographic highlights key findings on vaping behaviours among 14 and 15-year-olds from the 2018 Youth Insights Survey. It presents information on vaping behaviours including source of first vape, reasons for vaping, and contents of last vape. Depending on the topic, results for current vapers (vaped at least monthly) or ever vapers (vaped at least once) are reported.

Key results from a survey of alcohol, tobacco and gambling use during the COVID-19 Level 4 lockdown.