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Effects of a pre-flower phloem girdle on root pressure and partitioning of carbohydrate in Actinidia chinensis var. deliciosa 'Hayward'
(The University of Waikato, 2019)The objective of this research is to understand the impacts of applying a pre-flower trunk girdle to the kiwifruit cultivar ‘Hayward’ (Actinidia chinensis var. deliciosa). The pre-flower girdle is a recent addition to the ... -
Addressing Canine Separation Anxiety Using Systematic Desensitization and Counter-conditioning
(The University of Waikato, 2019)A canine’s distress response to the owner’s absence such as vocalisation, destruction and inappropriate elimination is a welfare issue, as ongoing occurrences of the behaviour can lead to a canine being relinquished, ... -
Evaluating the implications of recent filter-feeding Daphnia invasions for kākahi (Echyridella menziesii)
(The University of Waikato, 2019)Freshwater mussels function as key ecosystem engineers due to their highly efficient filter feeding and bioturbating abilities, which enhance water clarity and promote nutrient cycling. Although they play a crucial role ... -
The joy of childbirth: A mixed method exploration of positive birth experiences
(The University of Waikato, 2019)The birth of a child is a significant event in a mother’s life and marks the start of many psychological, emotional and physical transitions. While negative birth experiences have been linked to poor psychological outcomes ... -
The Zapatista rebellion and Mexican reluctance to repress a dissident group
(The University of Waikato, 2018)Mexican dirty wars, the disappearances of thousands, the 1968 Tlatelolco Massacre, the 1971 Corpus Christi Massacre, genocidal plans, kidnappings, tortures and mass graves: Mexico has a long and well-documented history of ... -
Investigation into the microbial ecology and persistence of soil taxa through trace-gas oxidation in Tongariro National Park
(The University of Waikato, 2019)Cultivation-dependent and metagenomic surveys of bare, volcanic and hyperarid oligotrophic ecosystems have revealed surprisingly diverse microbial communities¹⁻⁴. The richness of Mt. Tongariro soil communities is surprising ... -
Environmental factors affecting the Irrawaddy Dolphin (Orcaella brevirostris) distribution in the Mahakam River, East Kalimantan, Indonesia.
(The University of Waikato, 2018)Tropical rivers are known to support high biodiversity, and are often characterised by vast floodplain areas and seasonal inundation patterns (Dudgeon, 1992). These rivers are places for many important terrestrial and ... -
Attitudes towards immigrants and immigration: A narrative review
(The University of Waikato, 2019)The primary objective of this research is to investigate the factors that shape, form or influence attitudes towards immigrants and immigration. Through a narrative review methodology the thesis draws upon 144 publications ... -
Examining Cigarette and Craving Rates Using ACT-Based (2Morrow Quit™) and Mindfulness-Based (Craving to Quit®) Mobile Health Applications
(The University of Waikato, 2019)There has been a growing number of mobile health (mHealth) smartphone applications (apps) that target smoking cessation. There is concern that many smartphone apps for smoking cessation lack evidence-based practices, which ... -
The effectiveness of an ACT based intervention in the management of disordered eating
(The University of Waikato, 2018)Disordered eating is a term that refers to patterns of thoughts and behaviour that are maladaptive, and often centred around food, weight, and eating. For individuals who engage in disordered eating, the risk of progression ... -
Air Force Pataka: Fifty years of the Royal New Zealand Air Force in Hamilton: A history of the Te Rapa Air Force Base 1942-1992
(The University of Waikato, 1993)As a boy growing up in Hamilton in the 1970s, I can remember the hundreds of times we drove past the Te Rapa Air Force Base, and how each time I searched intently for a glimpse of the Grumman Avenger parked inside the ... -
Prismatic axis, differential-drive robotic kiwifruit harvester for reduced cycle time
(The University of Waikato, 2018)The New Zealand kiwifruit industry is currently worth over NZD 2 billion in annual sales revenue, this is forecast to double within the next 5-10 years due to a significant increase in production volume. The industry is ... -
The synthesis of water-soluble analogues of Pt₂(μ₂-S)₂(PPh₃)₄
(The University of Waikato, 2019)Platinum has a very rich chemistry with sulfur, and this field has been extensively studied. Of particular interest are complexes containing the {Pt₂(μ₂-S)₂} core, comprising two platinum atoms with μ₂-sulfurs bridging ... -
Help or hindrance? New Zealand audience perspectives on subtitled media
(The University of Waikato, 2019)This research presents a picture of audiences’ patterns of engagement with internationally subtitled media in Hamilton, New Zealand. Utilising an audience reception framework to investigate audiences’ interactions with, ... -
Get out of your mind and into your life: Using a self-help book to improve wellbeing in adolescents
(The University of Waikato, 2019)Mental health concerns such as depression and anxiety are becoming increasing prevalent in an adolescent population. In New Zealand, public mental health services have long waitlists to access support from a clinician and ... -
Biological Olfactory Repellents and their Potential to Deter Domestic Dogs (Canis familiaris) from Anticoagulant Rodenticides
(The University of Waikato, 2019)The rapid decline in New Zealand’s terrestrial biodiversity from the impacts of exotic mammalian predators has prompted the nationwide application of anticoagulant rodenticides. However, this application has increased the ... -
Successful transition from Early Childhood Education to Innovative Learning Environments: The experience of transition to school from the perspectives of key stakeholders
(The University of Waikato, 2019)The New Zealand education system has gone through a substantial paradigm shift, moving away from single cell classrooms and towards Innovative Learning Environments. This has presented challenges in the transition to school ... -
Indigenous cultural pedagogies for the caring and teaching of young children in the Solomon Islands: A Kolombangara Island case study
(The University of Waikato, 2019)The village leaders and early childhood teachers have practised knowledge and understanding of Kolombangara indigenous cultural pedagogies in caring and teaching young children. This study explores and examines how the ... -
The quantification of external colour changes during sexual transition in the protogynous spotty wrasse Notolabrus celidotus
(The University of Waikato, 2019)Hermaphroditism in fish has been well documented. Protogynous hermaphrodites (female to male sex change) are normally found in a polygamous social hierarchy. The male is the dominant within the group, followed by the largest ... -
Mahi Toi Skills in Contemporary Education, Training and Maori Development
(The University of Waikato, 2018)Since the 1980’s, national investment in human capital and skill formation policy in education has been promoted as key to economic success and social inclusion. Social inclusion, however, is often expressed as helping ...
