University of Waikato Theses: Recently added
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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 ... -
Kitiaga mo fakamahani e hikihikiaga matagi he tau fifine Niue: tau pūhala he tau hiapo Niue women’s perspectives and experiences of climate change: a hiapo approach
(The University of Waikato, 2020)Indigenous communities in the Pacific are on the front-line of some of the most severe climate change impacts. Pacific leaders have consistently stated the urgent need for climate action (Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat, ... -
On interpellation: an introduction to specular sociology
(The University of Waikato, 2020)Louis Althusser's theory of interpellation represents certain social phenomena (including, but not limited to: class, state power, philosophy, and art) as being constituted by mirror structures of mis/recognition (cf. ... -
How Pākehā in not-for-profit organisations implement Te Tiriti o Waitangi
(The University of Waikato, 2019)The aims of this research are to understand what is happening in not-for-profit organisations in relation to our obligation to honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and to describe some strategies Pākehā can use to implement Te ... -
Breaking the Barrier: Maori religious and spiritual entanglements at Aotea
(The University of Waikato, 2019)In 1889, Ngāti Rehua converted en masse to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (LDS). This surprising conversion is remarkable for various reasons. Māori across the country had not only converted to Christianity ... -
Bite
(The University of Waikato, 2020)Bite is a collection of blunt confessional poetry draped in honesty, identity, and 21st century feminism, examined through lived experience with eating disorders, sexuality, trauma, disconnect from family and culture, love ... -
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(The University of Waikato, 2020)I was thirteen the first time I took notice of my body. My girlfriend had left me without citing a reason. I had taken a bath, grabbed a towel and caught myself out the corner of my eye. I have not unnoticed since. Not a ... -
The use of intermittent sequential pneumatic compression for recovery following exercise.
(The University of Waikato, 2020)The modern athletic training schedule requires athletes to regularly complete intense training sessions that induce muscular damage. Recovery strategies are thought to reduce post-exercise fatigue and enhance subsequent ... -
The ‘lived experiences’ and psychosocial implications of obesity in Aotearoa New Zealand
(The University of Waikato, 2019)The implications of increased weight can be found across all dimensions of health and have the potential to lead to serious mental health issues. Our lifestyles are influenced by many factors, however little is known about ... -
Evaluation of the measurement capabilities of an autonomous surface vessel in coastal regions
(The University of Waikato, 2019)Reliable monitoring data underpins many coastal management decisions; such as decisions associated with development of defence strategies for coastal hazard protection or ecosystem-based estuarine management. For coastal ... -
A phenomenological study of the motivational barriers and enablers experienced by prisoners in terms of their participation in educational programs
(The University of Waikato, 2019)An exploratory study, building on current international literature and research, examining motivational barriers and motivational factors New Zealand prisoners experience when making choices regarding prison education ... -
Evaluation of a denitrifying bioreactor to improve water quality of tertiary treated water using DGT
(The University of Waikato, 2019)A proven nitrogen remediation strategy, denitrifying bioreactors are a low cost, edge-of-field approach for removing nitrate from subsurface drainage waters. The methodology to evaluate the performance of denitrifying ... -
Distribution of mine waste along the Waihou River flood plains
(The University of Waikato, 2019)Solid waste production, in the form of mine tailings, is the result of mining of natural mineral resources. The Ohinemuri River tributary of the Waihou River was designated as an official sludge channel during the period ... -
The digital lives of Muslim sportswomen: Navigating the spaces of sport, culture, and social media
(The University of Waikato, 2019)This research focuses on the multiple and diverse ways that Muslim sportswomen navigate a range of online spaces. In exploring the digital lives of Muslim sportswomen, this research moves beyond stereotypical representations ... -
Te Pā Tūwatawata: Te Reo i te Kāinga
(The University of Waikato, 2019)He tuhinga tēnei e whakaatu atu ana i ngā whakakitenga i puta mai ai i ngā rangahau mō te reo Māori i te kāinga ki ngā whānau o Tūwharetoa. He toronga anō hoki ki tētahi huarahi hei whakatō iho anō i te reo Māori ki roto ... -
Commissioning genetic modification: The marginalisation of dissent in the royal commission on genetic modification
(The University of Waikato, 2004)The Royal Commission on Genetic Modification (RCGM) appeared to be a 'public debate'. It sought the participation of people from a cross-section of society according to its broad terms of reference, and invited input on ... -
Number sense in a secondary school context
(The University of Waikato, 2004)Current mathematics education research in New Zealand is directed at primary school or senior secondary school, in the areas of numeracy, technology innovations, student achievement and teacher professional development. ... -
Politics or pedagogy? The development of middle schools in New Zealand
(The University of Waikato, 2004)The development of eight New Zealand middle schools during the 1990s was both a continuation of a long held educational tradition and a move in a new innovative direction. The extent to which this development however, was ... -
The political economy of employment relationships in New Zealand
(The University of Waikato, 2003)This thesis investigates the nature of employment relationships in New Zealand. The analysis is based on the assertion that much of the 'established wisdom' about employment relationships in New Zealand workplaces is not ... -
Determination of optimum moisture content and degradation of shear strength over time for Hamilton ash materials
(The University of Waikato, 2019)Hamilton Ash is one of the widely used materials in earthwork projects throughout the Waikato region. Regardless of its frequent and widespread usage, limited research has been undertaken regarding its geotechnical properties. ...
