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He whare mātātuhi Tūhoe: A Tūhoe re-visioning of English language literary texts
(The University of Waikato, 2021)This thesis urges more Māori to undertake iwi-based readings of English language literary texts. I have chosen to privilege my father’s iwi, Ngāi Tūhoe, and to examine what Tūhoetana means to me and how it might thus enrich ... -
The impacts of climate change on the people of Vatukarasa and Sovi Bay, Viti Levu, Fiji.
(The University of Waikato, 2021)Abstract Climate change is one of the biggest threats facing communities around the globe in the 21st Century. Small island developing states, including all Pacific Island Countries, are often represented as being among ... -
Te Tau Hana ʻAvaika Kākiu: Ancestral fishing practice and knowledge of Nukuhiva, Te Henua ʻEnana (The Marquesas Islands)
(The University of Waikato, 2021)This thesis explores the ancestral fishing practices of Nukuhiva Island and how they have changed over time. I aim to preserve the ancestral fishing practices and lore within this thesis to benefit future ʻEnana (Indigenous ... -
Condensation corrosion alters the oxygen and carbon isotope ratios of speleothem and limestone surfaces
(Elsevier BV, 2021)Condensation corrosion is a natural process which enhances the chemical weathering of limestone cave chambers and speleothems. We evaluated the use of carbonate tablets for detecting condensation corrosion in Glowworm Cave, ... -
Investigating the dynamics of a population of spiking neurons across spatial scales
(The University of Waikato, 2021)Mean-field models describe bulk neural activity in terms of population-average action potential (spike) rates, but do not attempt to address the variations in the firing activity of individual neurons and the interactions ... -
Unlocking curious minds evaluation report: Developing a STEM mobile makerspace and maker educator learning resources
(2021)This report details our research project funded under the Unlocking Curious Minds initiative 2020. It was conducted in parallel with the makerspace programme: Building a city of the Future 2040. This report describes the ... -
My responsibility in the face of mass extinction
(The University of Waikato, 2021)Extinction is the “irreversible condition of a species or other group of organisms having no living representatives in the wild, which follows the death of the last surviving individual of that species or group” (Hine and ... -
Behaviour of trace organics and dissolved organic matter in granular activated carbon filters for drinking water supply
(The University of Waikato, 2021)Granular and biological activated carbon (GAC and BAC) filters are widely used to remove organic compounds from drinking water sources during municipal drinking water treatment. Common uses of GAC filters include removal ... -
A serious game to provide social skills training for people with Asperger's Syndrome/High-Functioning Autism
(The University of Waikato, 2021)This thesis presents the development and evaluation of a prototype serious computer game to provide social skill training for young adults and adults with High-Functioning Autism. Autism is a neurodevelopmental condition ... -
Statutory intervention: perceptions of New Zealand primary school principals and their experiences
(The University of Waikato, 2021)Each year, a small number of New Zealand schools are identified as underperforming and require external leadership assistance, usually from the Ministry of Education. This support is implemented through a statutory ... -
"Schema" in Theories of Truth
(Academia.edu, 2021)This brief summary of “schema” aims to help novices better appreciate what a schema is, how it is used, and why it is important for theories of truth. The summary should not be interpreted as replacing original work on ... -
Real-time New Zealand sign language translator using convolution neural network
(The University of Waikato, 2021)Over the past quarter of a century, machine Learning performs an essential role in information technology revolution. From predictive internet web browsing to autonomous vehicles; machine learning has become the heart of ... -
Lockdowns only slightly postponed deaths in New Zealand
(2021)The Level 4 lockdown imposed on March 25 2020 in New Zealand was the world’s most restrictive set of closure and containment policies at the time. While designed to deal with Covid-19, it was soon noted by public health ... -
Introduction to the landscapes and soils of the Hamilton Basin and South Waikato: field notes
(School of Science, University of Waikato, 2021)These notes are an updated version (revised 25 Jan 2021) of those prepared for a field trip held in conjunction with the World Soils Congress in Brisbane in 2010: Lowe, D.J. 2010. Introduction to the landscapes and soils ... -
To drive, or not to drive: Mode choice in daily commute
(The University of Waikato, 2021)Mode choice for daily commute refers to the process whereby commuters choose a travel mode for their daily trips to work. Despite its ordinary nature, it often involves a series of decisions and consideration of various ... -
Delivering the 20 minute city in Hamilton, NZ
(2021)University of Waikato Professor Iain White led much of the think behind the $500m "20 Minute city" concept that headlines the proposal. The aim of it was to create a city where most facilities and activities, including ... -
Decolonising quantitative methods within a Pacific research space to explore cognitive effects following kava use
(University of Canterbury, 2021)Work that challenges Western hegemonic research traditions, through use of innovative and alternative approaches as part of ‘decolonising methodologies’, is increasingly being validated by research funding bodies, post-graduate ... -
Dispute resolution clause, mistaken interpretation and cancellation of contract: Jade Residential Limited v Paul
(LexisNexis NZ Limited, 2021)Jade Residential Ltd (Jade) entered into a contract to build a house for a couple, the Pauls. Progress payments were required when certain construction “milestones” were met. Two of the “milestones” were “closed-in” and ... -
Na yaqona kei na ivakatakilakila vakavanua ena yatu Pasivika (Kava and ethno-cultural identity in Oceania)
(The University of Waikato, 2021)Garibaldi and Turner (2004, p. 1, 5) explain the role that particular plants play in facilitating the shared ancestry, practices and social experience of an ethnicity. This can include spiritual connections, cultural ... -
The effects of vulnerabilities and strengths on the outcomes of a chronic pain management programme
(The University of Waikato, 2021)Chronic pain is a problem that affects around one million New Zealanders and is very difficult to treat effectively. Most pain management programmes focus on decreasing levels of treatment outcome measures (pain catastrophising, ...
