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Measuring the total cost of injury in New Zealand: A review of alternative cost methodologies
September, 2002
This report provides a basic framework for measuring the total cost of injury in New Zealand. It reviews the methods of valuation that have been applied elsewhere and indicates how these methods might be applied in New Zealand. Business and Economic Research Ltd - BERL
Medium-Long Term Employment Outlook: Looking ahead to 2020
June, 2012
This report presents the Department''s medium-long term employment outlook to 2020. In this annual report forecasts are broken down by industries, occupations and broad skill groups. Department of Labour - Labour and Immigration Research Centre
Men’s participation in unpaid care: A review of the literature
June, 2009
This report summarises the results of a comprehensive review of international and New Zealand-based literature examining the barriers and supports for men’s greater participation in unpaid care. Paul Callister and Lindy Fursman
Methodology Report for the 2009 Migrants Survey (Pilot)
September, 2010
This report explains the sampling methodology used in the 2009 Migrants Survey (Pilot). It describes the target and survey populations, outlines the development of the questionnaire and data collection process, and addresses under-coverage and non-response in the survey. IMSED Research
Migrant and Refugee Youth in New Zealand: Statistical Profile, 1996 to 2007
August, 2009
This report written by Philippa Shorland builds a profile of migrant and refugee youth (people aged 12 to 24 years) in New Zealand by analysing immigration approval data (1998 to 2007) and Census of Population and Dwellings (census) data (1996, 2001, and 2006). Data is reported separately for two age groups: 12-17-year-olds (school age) and 18-24-year-olds (post school age). Phillipa Shorland
Migrant Settlement: A review of the literature and its relevance to New Zealand
September, 1999
The objectives of the literature review were to describe and define the process of migrant settlement, describe frameworks used to measure settlement and to summarise factors found to be important in the settlement process. Michael Fletcher
Migrants and Labour Market Outcomes
August, 2008
This paper investigates the labour market outcomes of migrants to New Zealand. Labour market outcomes such as income, source of income, labour force status and occupation are included. The study uses data from the 1981, 1996, 2001 and 2006 censuses. Dr Ganesh Nana and Kel Sanderson
Migrants and their take-up of ESOL tuition
March, 2005
This research examines migrants'' take-up of English language tuition. The research provides data on the numbers and characteristics of migrants who pre-purchased tuition and on the take-up (and non take-up) of the tuition. Migrants'' absence rates from New Zealand during the tuition entitlement period are also explored. NZ Immigration Service
Migrants'' Experiences of New Zealand
April, 2004
Pilot Survey report for Longitudinal Immigration Survey: New Zealand (LisNZ) Stephen Dunstan, Sharon Boyd and Sarah Crichton
Migrants Experiences of the English Language Bond
January, 1998
The main objectives of this study were to find out about migrants’ views and experiences of both the English language bond and English language courses. The English language bond system has subsequently been cancelled. Forsyte Research
Migrants In N.Z.: An Analysis of 2001 Census Data
March, 2003
The objectives of this study were to update, and further develop, a profile of the demographic characteristics of migrants to New Zealand, including migrants’ settling patterns in New Zealand and their participation in the labour market. NZ Immigration Service
Migrants in New Zealand: An Analysis of 1996 Census Data
December, 2000
The objectives of this study were to develop a profile of the demographic characteristics of recent migrants to New Zealand and to provide a baseline that may be used for comparison with future Census data. NZ Immigration Service
Migrants in New Zealand: An analysis of Labour Market Outcomes for Working Aged Migrants Using 1996 and 2001 Census Data
January, 2003
The objective of this paper is to compare the labour market outcomes of recent and long- term migrants of working age (15-64) with those of working age New Zealand born, using the 1996 and 2001 Population censuses. Caroline Boyd
Migrants in New Zealand: Retention and Onward Migration, 1998–2011
November, 2012
This research examines the characteristics of migrants gaining permanent residence in New Zealand and their subsequent mobility patterns, as well as the mobility patterns of the New Zealand–born population. For this study, a long–term movement is defined as a spell of six months or more in or out of New Zealand. Manuila Tausi
Migrants’ and Parents’ Experiences of Sponsoring
November, 1999
The research was developed to provide information for the review of social category policy. It was identified that there existed little qualitative information on the experiences of migrants sponsoring their parents to New Zealand or on the experiences of the parents being sponsored. CM Research
Migration Trends & Outlook 2008/09
January, 2010
The ''Migration Trends & Outlook 2008/09'' report is the ninth in a series produced annually to provide information about trends in temporary and permanent migration. NZ Immigration Service
Migration Trends 2005/06 Report
December, 2006
This report is the sixth in a series produced annually to provide information about trends in temporary and permanent migration to New Zealand. Paul Merwood
Migration Trends 2006/07
June, 2008
The Migration Trends report is the seventh in an annual series and provides an overview of immigration trends for the 2006/07 financial year. The report is used by the Department to inform immigration policy, marketing strategies and settlement services, and is a useful resource to government departments and the wider public.
Paul Merwood
Migration Trends and Outlook 2007/08
January, 2009
The Migration Trends and Outlook report is the eighth in an annual series and provides an overview of immigration trends for the 2007/08 financial year. The report is used by the Department to inform immigration policy, marketing strategies and settlement services, and is a useful resource to government departments and the wider public. Paul Merwood, Asif Quazi, Claire Harkess, Rob Hodgson, Penny Stock, Manuila Tausi and Jason Zhao
Migration Trends and Outlook 2009/10
December, 2010
The ‘Migration Trends and Outlook 2009/10’ report is the tenth in a series produced annually to provide information about trends in temporary and permanent migration. This report contains an update of trends for the 2009/10 financial year. IMSED Research
Migration Trends and Outlook 2010/11
February, 2012
This annual report is the eleventh in a series that provides information about trends in temporary and permanent migration to and from New Zealand. The report updates trends to 2010/11 and compares recent immigration patterns with patterns identified in previous years. Department of Labour - Labour and Immigration Research Centre
Migration Trends Key Indicators Report : July 2009
July, 2009
The Monthly Migration Trends report is a brief summary of data about the New Zealand Residence Programme, permanent skilled migration, and temporary entry. This month’s report is a brief summary of migration trends for the 2009/10 financial year to date. IMSED Research will continue to produce the annual Migration Trends and Outlook report, which contains a wider range of analyses and more depth. Department of Labour
Modern apprentices’ literacy learning: A formative evaluation
September, 2010
Prepared for the Department of Labour by Frank Sligo, Elspeth Tilley, Niki Murray, Bronwyn Watson, Margie Comrie and Franco Vaccarino. Frank Sligo
Money Wage Rigidity in New Zealand
November, 1996
This article examines money wage rigidity in New Zealand between 1988 and 1995. Published in the Labour Market Bulletin, Issue 1996:2. Simon Chapple
Monitoring Report: Use of Methyl Bromide at the Port of Nelson
May, 2005
Prepared by: Mike Lewis Occupational Hygiene Specialist, Workplace Group

Purpose: To evaluate methyl bromide exposure to workers at the Port of Nelson, from the fumigation operation undertaken at Shed 3.
Mike Lewis
Monthly Migration Trends : July 2008-June 2009
July, 2009
The Monthly Migration Trends report is a brief summary of data about the New Zealand Residence Programme, permanent skilled migration, and temporary entry. Department of Labour