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The heat goes on: Simplifying the identification of energy hardship
(CellPress, 2023-08-10)Energy hardship affects over 6% of households in New Zealand, defined as the inability to afford and obtain energy services. In late 2021, the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment proposed 26 indicators to ... -
Mental Health and Wellbeing for Young People from Intersectional Identity Groups: Inequity for Māori, Pacific, Rainbow Young People, and Those with a Disabling Condition
(Christchurch New Zealand Psychological Society, 2023)‘Intersectionality’ describes the converging effects of ethnicity, gender, sexuality, disability, and other social group characteristics that influence life experiences. We draw on a representative study of year 9-13 ... -
Connections, working collaboratively and health workforce development
(2023-08-30)I was invited to deliver a presentation as part of the Inaugral series of research symposia hosted by the national Maori health authority - Te Aka Whaiora -
Managing rising residual flood risk: A national survey of Aotearoa-New Zealand
(Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management and John Wiley & Sons Ltd., 2023-01-01)Flooding is one of the most frequent and costliest natural hazards around the world. Traditionally, flood risk management has relied on building protective structures such as levees and dams to protect assets based on ... -
Measuring Wellbeing for Public Policy in a Bi-Cultural Nation: Update from Aotearoa New Zealand
(2023-08-11)A presentation at Measuring Wellbeing in a Multicultural World: An Interdisciplinary Workshop, Conference held at ANU, Canberra, Australia and online -
Flood protection based on historical records is flawed – we need a risk model fit for climate change
(The Conversation, 2023-08-31)Flood-related disasters are on the rise, exacerbated by the worsening climate crisis, despite substantial investments in protective measures. Recent extreme weather events have demonstrated that even areas considered ... -
Machine Learning for PAC1D and SESE
(U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory, 2023-04-03)This document outlines various machine learning approaches that were taken in an effort to surrogate numerical models Python Ablation Code 1-Dimension (PAC1D) and Scalable Effects Simulation Environment (SESE), with the ... -
Using faecal DNA metabarcoding to determine the diet of the long-tailed bat, Chalinolobus tuberculatus
(Informa UK Limited, 2023-01-01)Dietary analysis of nocturnal aerial insectivores such as bats is not possible by direct visual observation of predation, therefore diet is traditionally determined by analysing dietary remains in scats. Analysing DNA in ... -
Employment Advocate vs Employment Lawyer; A comparative analysis between New Zealand, Australia and the United Kingdom
(ER Publishing, 2023)New Zealand is facing a burgeoning number of employment advocates in its legal system, especially since the Covid-19 pandemic. As part of the enactment of the Employment Relations Act (ERA) 2000, New Zealand’s parliament ... -
Effects of Mindful Engagement and Attention on Reciprocal Caregiver and Client Interactions: A Behavioral Analysis of Moment-to-Moment Changes During Mindfulness Practice
(Springer, 2023-01-01)Objectives: The objective of this study was to examine the effects of Mindfulness-Based Positive Behavior Support (MBPBS) training on the nature of caregiver and client reciprocal interactions at a moment-by-moment level ... -
Investigating state and trait aspects of resilience using Generalizability theory
(2023-01-01)Challenges of modern living such as burden of disease, a global COVID-19 pandemic and workplace stress leading to anxiety and depression raise the importance of psychological resilience. Psychological interventions should ... -
Getting Back to Work After the Baby: A Quantitative Exploratory Study
(The University of Waikato, 2023)The postnatal period is a time of increased stress and sometimes high levels of anxiety and depression for mothers. While there has been substantial research on postnatal mental health problems and interventions, very ... -
Voluntary disclosure in emerging countries: A literature review
(Emerald, 2018-02-05)Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore the approaches used by researchers in examining the influences of external factors towards voluntary disclosure in emerging countries. Design/methodology/approach – The ... -
“To dream of a wildness distant from ourselves”: Capitalism, colonialism, and the Robinsonade
(Taylor and Francis, 2023-09-06)Daniel Defoe’s novel Robinson Crusoe holds an iconic position, not solely as a work of literature, but also for its influence in economic and social theory. This article reflects on this influence by mobilising Charles ... -
Exploring researchers' views on Metrics and research impact: Internal report
(The University of Waikato, 2023-09-01)Research excellence is a goal that universities and researchers alike strive for, but how do we identify and measure research excellence? Do quantitative metrics demonstrate the impact that researchers are aiming for? This ... -
When the law is unclear: challenges and opportunities for data and information exchange in the Tigris-Euphrates and Indus river basins
(IWA Publishing, 2023)Data and information exchange are vital for long-term transboundary water cooperation. However, many transboundary river basins lack regular data exchange between riparian States. In many cases, this is simply a feature ... -
Looking across languages: Anglocentrism, cross-linguistic experimental philosophy, and the future of inquiry about truth
(2023-07-04)Analytic debates about truth are wide-ranging, but certain key themes tend to crop up time and again. The three themes that we will examine in this talk are (i) the nature and behaviour of the ordinary concept of truth, ... -
Identification of sustainability’s threshold concept(s) among multi-discipline engineering students
(The University of Waikato, 2023)This mixed-methods study investigated and validated the sustainability threshold concept among multi-disciplinary engineering students, taking into account students’ perceptions and the impact of the sustainability threshold ... -
What works for midwives supporting māmā through emotional distress?
(The University of Waikato, 2023)Pregnancy and the postnatal period are particularly vulnerable times for mothers’ mental health, with an increased risk of women experiencing depression and anxiety during this time. Therefore, understanding the level and ... -
Janice Monk and Evelyn Stokes: Two Women Geographers from Down Under Break New Ground
(Routledge, 2022-11-14)This book marks the 30th anniversary of the International Geographical Union Commission on Gender and Geography by honouring the contributions of Janice Monk to the field of feminist geography.
