The pleasures and pressures of being a grandparent in New Zealand
Most grandparents are faring well, but a small number are struggling – in particular grandparents raising grandchildren – according to new research.
Changing Roles – The pleasures and pressures of being a grandparent in New Zealand, paints an intricate picture of grandparents’ lives, views, and needs.
Experiences of New Zealand families accessing budgeting services
This report identifies factors contributing to families being in problem debt, the impacts of such debt, and strategies used to get out of problem debt, including the role of Budgeting Services.
This publication comprises two reports - Changing Pacific household composition and wellbeing 1981–2006 and A qualitative snapshot of household composition, wellbeing, parenting and economic decision-making among Pacific families in Auckland, 2008.
Family, gangs, community, culture, leadership and the future
Pasifika youth make a significant impact on the demographic profile of South Auckland and are a major focus of the many projections regarding population, employment and education in Aotearoa/New Ze
Migrant and former refugee families talk about their early childhood care and education needs
In 2006/07 the Families Commission consulted migrant and refugee families about their
needs. This consultation highlighted a need to explore options for ECE to respond to the
distinctive requirements of these families.
It is well known that it takes a substantial amount of both time and money to raise children. It is also known that the amount of time and money that parents invest in their children has some impact on the developmental outcomes for children.
