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Family myths in oral history: The unsettled narratives of descendants of a missionary-settler family in New Zealand
(The University of Waikato, 2004)The ramifications of family myths used in the narrative construction of lives are explored in the light of Alistair Thomson's model of remembering and concept of composure. Just as public legends have been shown to shape ... -
Predicting and identifying signs of criticality near neuronal phase transition
(The University of Waikato, 2020)This thesis examines the critical transitions between distinct neural states associated with the transition to neuron spiking and with the induction of anaesthesia. First, mathematical and electronic models of a single ... -
Extraction and characterization of collagen from bovine hides for preparation of biodegradable films
(The University of Waikato, 2020)Industrial processing of bovine hides into leather results in a large number of unusable hide off-cuttings, shavings and trimmings. This waste raw material is under-utilised and presents a waste valorisation opportunity ... -
Intercultural communication between two infants in a multicultural early childhood education context in Aotearoa New Zealand
(The University of Waikato, 2020)This study explores what intercultural communication could look like in an early childhood education setting in Aotearoa, New Zealand. In particular, it investigates the interactions between two infants that are under ... -
Sedimentology of Lake Taupo, Central North Island, New Zealand
(The University of Waikato, 1978)Lake Taupo, with an area of 616 km², is the largest of several lakes of volcano-tectonic origin in the Central Volcanic Region, North Island, New Zealand. In the past the lake has been affected by catastrophic volcanic ... -
Female suicidal behaviour: Initiation, cessation and prevention
(The University of Waikato, 2003)This thesis explores non-fatal suicidal behaviour in young women. The approach taken is qualitative in orientation. The central form of data collection was the semi-structured interview. Interviews were conducted with key ... -
Ensemble learning of high dimension datasets
(The University of Waikato, 2020)Ensemble learning, an approach in Machine Learning, makes decisions based on the collective decision of a committee of learners to solve complex tasks with minimal human intervention. Advances in computing technology have ... -
Grid edge system simulation and evaluation tool (GESSO): Development of a tool for the modelling and design of distributed cooperating microgrids
(The University of Waikato, 2020)As advancements are made in the availability of small renewable generation power storage technologies, nations are starting to see a trend towards more distributed power and generation. As times change, changes must also ... -
Contested environments: A critical discourse analysis of applications for resource consents in Northland
(The University of Waikato, 2004)This thesis reports on a study of disputed applications for environmental resource consent conducted in Northland. The study was placed against the backdrop of the Resource Management Act (1991) as a major social artefact ... -
Recognising Autistic women: A minority within a minority
(The University of Waikato, 2020)Evidence is emerging from the Western world that, when seeking assistance, Autistic women are remaining unrecognised, or are being misdiagnosed with mental illness by the clinical professionals they approach. However, as ... -
The use of compression garments for recovery following team-sport exercise
(The University of Waikato, 2019)Recovery interventions are constantly being sought after and investigated to determine which method is the most beneficial for exercise recovery. Some athletes (e.g. basketball) must prepare for events such as 3-5 day ... -
Improving compliance and on-task behaviour with a self-management intervention within a mainstream school.
(The University of Waikato, 2019)Compliant behaviour is a key skill related to the social and academic success of children. Extending the research conducted by Lee (2016), the goal of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a technology-based ... -
The rise of homicides on the Baja California Peninsula in 2017: A bloody mess
(The University of Waikato, 2019)The Baja California Peninsula (BCP) is situated in the northwest of Mexico and consists of two major Mexican states, Baja California and Baja California Sur. For decades the peninsula has remained relatively quiet in the ... -
Investigating on-field decision making in rugby union
(The University of Waikato, 2020)Quick, accurate decision making in sport is essential for successful performance. In this five study thesis, psychological elements of decision making were investigated, guided by real world challenges encountered in a ... -
Improving water allocation law and policy in New Zealand: Lessons from Australia
(The University of Waikato, 2019)The main research question in this thesis is what lessons can New Zealand learn from the Australian experience in water allocation? In order to answer this question the thesis first examines the current water allocation ... -
Reflective Kai-tiakitanga: Evaluation of a self-help acceptance and commitment therapy package for emotional eating behaviours
(The University of Waikato, 2019)Obesity is a major health epidemic that, in spite of global efforts, continues to rise. One of the suspected causes of obesity is the prevalence of emotional eating. It is proposed that this emotional eating functions as ... -
A path to lotions and potions: Ngāti te Maunga ahi kā use of rongoā for hapū wellbeing
(The University of Waikato, 2019)The research aimed to determine the challenges and improvements required during the implementation of the rongoā programme. The rongoā programme was based on a papakāinga near a marae, in a semi-rural location with difficult ... -
Characterisation of four strains of thermophilic spirochetes and characterisation of phosphofructokinase from isolate Rt 118.B2
(The University of Waikato, 1996)Four strains of spirochetes were purified by the selective use of antibiotics. Microscopy revealed the strains have typical spirochete morphology. The strains were obligate anaerobes and all four strains utilised a variety ... -
Teachers’ perceptions of professional learning through social media in environmental education
(The University of Waikato, 2020)Increasingly rapid consumption of natural resources and the production of wastes and their impacts on ecosystems have become unsustainable practices due to the increase in population, technological development and economic ... -
Calcium phosphate precipitation from whey permeate
(The University of Waikato, 2001)Currently the New Zealand Dairy Industry manufactures a very successful milk calcium product known as ALAMINTM by the precipitation of calcium phosphates (CaP) from various heated whey permeate streams. The main scientific ...
