Research topics

Index of our all our research topics, ordered with the most recently active first. Older topics are available using the archive links below.

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Most parents do the best they can to raise their children in strong, healthy families.
We are keen to improve the choices offered to parents through better parental leave provisions. We think that current arrangements don't adequately meet the needs of working families with new babies.
Out of school services (OSS) is the term covering before-school, after-school and school-holiday programmes for school children aged 5-13 years.
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Many people struggle to balance their work and family commitments. The Families Commission supports changes which will improve work-life balance for New Zealand families.
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Family violence is a key issue for the Families Commission. Its role is to research, advocate and promote understanding of the issues relating to families.