Latest Social Report 2016 | Previous reports | Contact us
Downloads

Introduction:

Domains and Indicators for The Social Report 2008

There are 41 indicators in this year’s Social Report

There have been no changes to the outcome domains in this year’s Report, but there have been changes to some indicators. An indicator on potentially hazardous drinking has been included in the Health domain. The reporting period for the market income per person indicator has changed from March years to December years. The indicator on the proportion of the population with low incomes no longer includes a breakdown by ethnicity. The participation in physical activity indicator is now based on the Ministry of Health’s Health Survey. The telephone and internet access in the home indicator is now based on the census. The drinking water quality indicator has had a change in the reporting period for data collected after 2005. Drinking water quality is now assessed for compliance with one of two standards. A full summary of these changes is provided in Appendix 1.

Thirty of the 41 indicators in the report have been updated this year. Those that have not been updated are either based on surveys that are not repeated annually or new data was not available in time for it to be included in this Report.

The indicators for The Social Report 2008 are set out on the following pages, with the updated indicators highlighted in bold. Technical details about indicator construction are in Appendix 2.

Table IN1 The Social Report 2008 outcome domains and indicators (updated indicators in bold)

Health
Desired Outcome Statement Indicators
Everybody has the opportunity to enjoy a long and healthy life. Avoidable deaths, disease and injuries are prevented. Everybody has the ability to function, participate and live independently or appropriately supported in society.

Health expectancy

Life expectancy

Suicide

Cigarette smoking

Obesity

Potentially hazardous drinking

Knowledge and Skills
Desired Outcome Statement Indicators
Everybody has the knowledge and skills needed to participate fully in society. Lifelong learning and education are valued and supported.

Participation in early childhood education

School leavers with higher qualifications

Participation in tertiary education

Educational attainment of the adult population

Paid Work
Desired Outcome Statement Indicators
Everybody has access to meaningful, rewarding and safe employment. An appropriate balance is maintained between paid work and other aspects of life.

Unemployment

Employment

Median hourly earnings

Workplace injury claims

Satisfaction with work-life balance

Economic Standard of Living
Desired Outcome Statement Indicators
New Zealand is a prosperous society, reflecting the value of both paid and unpaid work. Everybody has access to an adequate income and decent, affordable housing that meets their needs. With an adequate standard of living, people are well-placed to participate fully in society and to exercise choice about how to live their lives.

Market income per person

Income inequality

Population with low incomes

Housing affordability

Household crowding

Civil and Political Rights
Desired Outcome Statement Indicators
Everybody enjoys civil and political rights. Mechanisms to regulate and arbitrate people’s rights in respect of each other are trustworthy.

Voter turnout

Representation of women in government

Perceived discrimination

Perceived corruption

Cultural Identity
Desired Outcome Statement Indicators
New Zealanders share a strong national identity, have a sense of belonging and value cultural diversity. Everybody is able to pass their cultural traditions on to future generations. Māori culture is valued and protected.

Local content programming on New Zealand television

Māori language speakers

Language retention

Leisure and Recreation
Desired Outcome Statement Indicators
Everybody is satisfied with their participation in leisure and recreation activities. They have sufficient time to do what they want to do and can access an adequate range of opportunities for leisure and recreation.

Satisfaction with leisure time

Participation in physical activity

Participation in cultural and arts activities

Physical Environment
Desired Outcome Statement Indicators
The natural and built environment in which people live is clean, healthy and beautiful. Everybody is able to access natural areas and public spaces.

Air quality

Drinking water quality

Safety
Desired Outcome Statement Indicators
Everybody enjoys physical safety and feels secure. People are free from victimisation, abuse, violence and avoidable injury.

Assault mortality

Criminal victimisation

Fear of crime

Road casualties

Social Connectedness
Desired Outcome Statement Indicators
People enjoy constructive relationships with others in their families, whānau, communities, iwi and workplaces. Families support and nurture those in need of care. New Zealand is an inclusive society where people are able to access information and support.

Telephone and internet access in the home

Regular contact with family/friends

Trust in others

Loneliness

Contact between young people and their parents