NZ Herald 10 Nov 2011 As the election campaign hit top gear, an important news item went right under the radar and, as far as I know, was not reported in any media. Statistics New Zealand announced that 16,630 induced…
NZ Research confirms benefit of dinner table
Dominion Post 10 Nov 2011 Teenagers who sit down to family meals are less likely to be depressed or take risks with drugs, alcohol and sex, new research shows. A new study commissioned by the Families Commission looking at the…
Great decision by Invercargill City Council
Southland Times 9 Nov 2011 The Invercargill City Council last night adopted a new gambling venue policy preventing any new establishments from having pokie machines, despite essentially being warned that such a policy could affect the chances of a new…
Getting married and having kids WORKS for men!
Mail Online (UK) 8 Nov 2011 Becoming a father really can help men ditch bad habits, a study has found. Men who become dads for the first time tend to steer away tobacco, alcohol even crime, say researchers from Oregon…
How many times have we heard this???
Dead baby’s family known to CYF Stuff 8 Nov 2011 The family of the Otahuhu baby who died of head injuries in Starship Children’s Hospital at the weekend were known to Child Youth and Family. The one-year-old died on Sunday…
National unveils loan shark crackdown
Stuff.co.nz 6 Nov 2011 Loan sharks were targeted and anti-competitive behaviour would be criminalised in National’s commerce policy unveiled today. About a third of current lenders may be out of business because of the changes. Leader John Key said National…