Browsing by Supervisor "Collins, Eva Marie"
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Critically assessing energy hardship in Aotearoa New Zealand for strategising its eradication
(The University of Waikato, 2023)Energy hardship is a condition relating to the lack of energy access and affordability, with the latter being the most relevant aspect to New Zealand. It is estimated that hundreds of thousands of Kiwis are struggling with ... -
Environmental sustainability and family businesses
(The University of Waikato, 2021)For centuries, individuals, businesses, and countries have attempted to preserve nature, yet despite their efforts, environmental issues persist. Family businesses (FBs) are a key player in the global economy, and cumulatively, ... -
How cross-sector partnerships are scaled up for urban ecological impacts: Strategising biodiversity and tackling grand challenges to create synergies for the planet, people and profit
(The University of Waikato, 2020)This research aims to advance strategic management for the 21st century by investigating cross-sector partnerships to solve complex societal problems. As part of the People, Cities & Nature research program funded by the ... -
An Evaluation of Public Participation in the Environmental Impact Assessment Process of the Maldives
(University of Waikato, 2015)Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is a proactive tool that assesses and addresses the environmental and social impacts of development projects. It has been identified as a process that can potentially deliver the goal ... -
Exploring Education for Sustainable Development through Ship Youth Programmes: A Stakeholder Approach
(University of Waikato, 2014)Education for sustainable development (ESD) was explored through a stakeholder approach in the context of two ship youth programmes from an Asia-Pacific region perspective. Specifically, the research examined challenges ... -
Credibility at stake? News representations and discursive constructions of national environmental reputation and place brand image: The case of clean, green New Zealand
(University of Waikato, 2014)This thesis explores news media representations and discursive constructions of a country’s environmental reputation and “green” place brand image using the example of clean, green New Zealand. In particular, it examines ... -
Critical Story Sharing as Communicative Action in Organisational Change
(University of Waikato, 2012)My PhD journey started with my research question: “How can digital storytelling support organisational change?” My research perspective was grounded in radical humanism. This led me to engage with others who were interested ... -
Change Agents: The Promise of Social Entrepreneurship for Sustainable Development
(The University of Waikato, 2010)This thesis explores the role of private sector social entrepreneurship in sustainable development in New Zealand. A review of literature reveals sustainable development to be a diverse, complex, and challenging concept, ... -
Lake Taupo: A Multi-Sector Collaborative Partnership towards Sustainable Development
(University of Waikato, 2011)This thesis has created a case study that centres on stakeholder engagement within Lake Taupo, documenting the largest environmental protection project in New Zealand. The purpose of the case study is to determine how ... -
A Normative Model For Strategic Planning
(University of Waikato, 2011)Abstract The thesis proposes a normative model for strategic planning using stakeholder theory as the primary theoretical framework. Development of the normative model is achieved by analysis of the literature and corroborative ...
