Social Policy in Aotearoa New Zealand identifies the principles and theoretical perspectives that influence contemporary developments in policy making and implementation in New Zealand. The book enables students to understand the conflicting nature of these values and perspectives, and to integrate the theories of social policy with the methods and practices they will encounter in the field.

• New discussion questions to facilitate debate and help students to delve deeper into key issues.
• Margin notes to ensure students have a clear understanding of key terms.
• Increased content on MMP.

1. Introduction

2. The History of Making Social Policy in Aotearoa New Zealand

3. Goals for Well-being

4. Social Policy Theory : The Classics

5. Social Policy Theory: Critiques of the Classics

6. Policy Analysis in the Public Sector

7. Individualism, Collectivism, and the Recognition of Te Tino Rangatiratanga

8. Social Development, Poverty, Work First

9. Families and Children

10. Health Policy: The Market Finds its Limit

11. Social Policy: A New Consensus

Appendix 1: Some Offical Sources of Data for Students of New Zealand's Social Policy

Appendix 2: New Zealand Governments and Prime Ministers since 1984

Christine Cheyne – Associate Professor, School of People, Environment and Planning, Massey University

Mike O’Brien – Associate Professor, Social Work and Social policy programme, School of Health and Social Services, Massey University

Michael Belgrave – Professor, School of Social and Cultural Studies, Massey University