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Families and work

Thu 9 Feb, 2012

NZ research has answers to the debate on child care

Family First raises an important issue when it discusses whether “daycare” is detrimental to children, and the debate is welcomed.

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Report
Mon 19 Dec, 2011

Work experiences of Asian immigrants

Impact on family wellbeing

Research on immigrant employment and work experiences has traditionally focused on the individual.

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Report
Mon 23 May, 2011

Caring for Kids

Parents' views on out-of-school services and care

This report responds to the Minister of Social Development’s request (letter of expectation, March 2010) that the Families Commission undertakes research on what parents are looking for in ou

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Tue 23 Nov, 2010

Connections

Supporting family relationships through schools and workplaces

Presbyterian Support Upper South Island (PSUSI) is a social service agency whose strategic mission incorporates helping families to flourish and function well.

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Thu 11 Nov, 2010

Issues Paper 04: Paid Parental Leave

Issues for today's economic times

Evidence indicates that not only could increasing paid parental leave improve outcomes for children, but it may also make good economic sense for New Zealand as well as for individual families

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Thu 12 Aug, 2010

Out of School Services and Care

What's important to parents?

We've commissioned a survey to find out what is important to parents when choosing Out of School services and care.

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Fri 1 May, 2009

Finding Time

Parents' long working hours and impact on family life

Finding Time focuses on the experiences of a range of families selected from industries that are most affected by long working hours.

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Blue Skies
Wed 1 Nov, 2006

New Zealand Cultural Norms of Parenting and Childcare

and how these relate to labour force participation decisions and requirements

The aim of this qualitative study of 40 New Zealand mothers is to explore their ideas, beliefs and values around the roles of mothers, parents and formal childcare in meeting the care needs of

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Report
Mon 1 Sep, 2008

Give and Take

Families' perceptions and experiences of flexible work in New Zealand

This report summarises the findings of a research project conducted by the Families Commission, exploring families’ experiences of flexible work arrangements, and their impact on family life.

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Mon 1 Sep, 2008

Juggling Acts

How parents working non-standard hours arrange care for their pre-school children

Many parents today are working long hours in both paid and unpaid work and there are more mothers in the workforce than ever before.

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