Masters Degree Theses
University of Waikato digital theses deposited since 2006. Prior to 2006, digitisation for open access was not mandatory. To identify older hard-copy theses please check Library Search.
Depositing your thesis: University of Waikato Higher Degree and Masters Degree students are required to deposit a digital copy of their completed thesis via the Research Commons thesis deposit form.
Copyright Statement:
Theses are protected by the Copyright Act 1994 (New Zealand). The theses may be consulted by you, provided you comply with the provisions of the Act and the following conditions of use:
- Any use you make of these documents or images must be for research or private study purposes only, and you may not make them available to any other person.
- Authors control the copyright of their thesis. You will recognise the author’s right to be identified as the author of the thesis, and due acknowledgement will be made to the author where appropriate.
- You will obtain the author’s permission before publishing any material from the thesis.
To the best of our knowledge, all material is made available through Research Commons with the permission of its rights holders. However, if you believe there to be a rights infringement, please contact us and we will remove material if necessary.
Recently Added
Subscribe (RSS 1.0)-
Canine Accuracy in the Scent Detection and Discrimination of Invasive Fish
(The University of Waikato, 2019)The scent-detection accuracy of dogs (Canis familiaris) was assessed as they learned to discriminate between water samples from aquaria containing koi carp (Cyprinus carpio), goldfish (Carassius auratus) or no fish, at ... -
Community composition and distribution of macroinvertebrates on natural and artificial substrates in North Island lakes and ponds
(The University of Waikato, 2019)Artificial structures in freshwater ecosystems are becoming increasingly common. The introduction of these structures in marine systems lead to changes in the physical structure and the biotic assemblages. Even though ... -
The influence of velocity-based resistance training on strength and power development
(The University of Waikato, 2019)Sports that require high levels of strength and power typically employ traditional percentage-based training methods (%1RM). However, a major flaw to this form of training is that it does not take into account the athletes ... -
Female sexuality in two samples of New Zealand women
(The University of Waikato, 1979)The sexuality of New Zealand women, their preferences and their practices, was compared in a questionnaire administered to two groups of New Zealand women. The first sample contained six hundred and forty-five women who ... -
How mature adults view the effects of participation in a community visual arts class on their daily lives
(The University of Waikato, 2019)The global population is ageing, due to a reduction in birth rate and increasing life expectancy. As a country, New Zealand statistics predict that these changes will impact in the near future, and there is increasing ... -
What are the views and experiences of daily life for women living with visible, physical disabilities in Papua New Guinea?
(The University of Waikato, 2019)Papua New Guinea (PNG) developed its National Policy for Disability (NPD) in 2005. The NPD aims to remove barriers that hinder the right of people with disabilities to live a life that is no different to able bodied people ... -
Ecohydrological characterisation of Otakairangi wetland, Northland
(The University of Waikato, 2019)Otakairangi wetland is a 2.6 km² remnant wetland located on the western edge of the Wairua River floodplain, around 15 km north-west from Whangarei. Otakairangi has experienced over 100 years of degradation with long term ... -
Through the eyes of whānau: Destruction of cultural identity through education
(The University of Waikato, 2019)This thesis examines how the schooling experiences of a dual cultural heritage whānau influenced the development of their identity, their language and culture across three generations. Koro, Tuakana, Teina and Moko share ... -
"I wonder if we should even be doing it at all": an exploratory study of Family Violence Restorative Justice in cases of intimate partner violence
(The University of Waikato, 2019)The introduction of Restorative Justice as an adjunct to the criminal justice system is often seen as a progressive step, but its extension to cases of intimate partner violence is more controversial. Internationally, ... -
An examination of the dynamic risk factors of men undergoing a community-based non-violence programme
(The University of Waikato, 2019)The present study aimed to examine potential dynamic risk factors for intimate partner violence (IPV) in a sample of men undertaking a community-based non-violence programme. A purposive sample of 43 men currently undertaking ... -
The Queen Bee in New Zealand: The role of group commitment in group-distancing behaviour
(The University of Waikato, 2019)Considering the plethora of barriers that women face in the pursuit of leadership and success as leaders, it is valuable to gain an in-depth understanding of each specific obstacle that women leaders face. In this vein, ... -
Factors contributing to the unnaturally low water table of Moanatuatua Scientific Reserve, Waikato, New Zealand
(The University of Waikato, 2018)Water table regime in peatlands (depth below the peat surface) is an important driver in biochemical processes. A deep water table can lead to increased rates of peat decomposition resulting in surface subsidence, release ... -
Lake level forecasting for hydro power operation in the Clutha catchment
(The University of Waikato, 2019)The Clutha River is New Zealand’s largest river, located within New Zealand’s largest catchment. The river runs through two hydro-power stations, the Clyde Dam and downstream the Roxburgh Dam, together providing around 10% ... -
'The voices caused him to become porangi': Maori Patients in the Auckland Lunatic Asylum, 1860-1900
(The University of Waikato, 2006)Histories of the asylum have raised a number of important questions about the way 'race' intersects along colonial, medical and legal boundaries. The experience of Maori patients at the Auckland Lunatic Asylum was a site ... -
Contribution of seagrass (Zostera muelleri) to estuarine food webs revealed by carbon and nitrogen stable isotope analysis
(The University of Waikato, 2006)Seagrass is a conspicuous marine angiosperm that forms extensive beds in coastal and intertidal estuarine areas. In many regions worldwide seagrass is in decline and there is a pressing need to understand the function and ... -
A framework for evaluating presence in VR narrative games
(The University of Waikato, 2019)This research develops a framework that unveils how players feel present in Virtual Reality (VR) narrative games. In 2017, there were over 2.2 billion active video gamers, and VR is a future game platform because VR provides ... -
Characterisation of the FitAB Toxin-Antitoxin System in Neisseria gonorrhoeae
(The University of Waikato, 2019)Neisseria gonorrhoeae is the causative agent of the sexually transmitted infection, gonorrhoea. In a standard infection, N. gonorrhoeae invade epithelial cells lining the urogenital tract and exit into the sub-epithelial ... -
Microbial community structure and dynamics in wastewater treatment over a year
(The University of Waikato, 2019)Wastewater treatment plants are necessary for the release of effluent into the natural environment. The wastewater treatment plant functions as a bioreactor cultivating a diverse microbial community for the removal of ... -
Kua Huri Taku Tira: The Rereahu Journey Towards Autonomy
(The University of Waikato, 2019)The establishment of the Native Land Court in Aotearoa New Zealand by the settler government caused much upheaval for tangata whenua. Traditional land tenure was interrupted by the colonised view of land ownership. Impetus ... -
A study of iwi communication between Te Tau Ihu iwi and intergenerational diasporic whānau
(The University of Waikato, 2019)This study looks at the online communication methods used between Te Tau Ihu iwi and intergenerational uri who live in the diaspora. Preferences and perceptions of methods of communication utilized by both iwi, and tāngata ...
