The Productivity Commission has published its draft report on measuring and improving state sector productivity:  State sector productivity draft report.  The terms of reference for this inquiry asked the Commission to investigate how to measure the productivity of core government services – health, education, justice and social development. Read the report >>

The Ministry of Justice has published a revised application form for family and civil legal aid. The revised form combines a number of different forms in to one application. >>

This State of Our Communities report is presented as a ‘partner’ document of sorts to the State of the Nation. State of the Nation is a macro-level report looking at data trends across regions, cities, age groups and the entire nation, while State of Our Communities is a micro-level analysis of what is happening at the grassroots level in specific communities.  It is critical that we have the macro-level analysis and national discussions on social issues. But it is equally vital to drill down and see what is happening at the grassroots level in local communities in New Zealand.  Read the report >>
 

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The Health and Safety at Work (Hazardous Substances) Regulations 2017 will come into force on Friday 1 December 2017, along with a number of corrections and minor amendments to clarify the intent of certain provisions.  Find out more >>

(2017). Wellington: Royal Society Te Aparangi.
Indirect social effects from climate change include disruption to health services, social and economic factors including migration, housing and livelihood stresses, food security, socioeconomic deprivation and health inequality.  Read the summary >

 

If your life, health or property is in serious danger, an Emergency Mobile ALert could be sent to your mobile phone.  The alerts are sent using cell broadcast technology and can target affected areas - so you will only get them if the emergency is in your area. Alert messages can only be sent by the Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management, Civil Defence Emergency Management Groups, NZ Poice, Fire and Emergency NZ, the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Primary Industries.  More >>