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Neo-neoliberalist capitalism, intensification by stealth and campus real estate in the modern university in Aotearoa/New Zealand
(Kaplan Higher Education Academy, 2023-08-02)This article critiques media commentary on reforms in higher education (HE) and the polytechnic or vocational education and training (VET) in Aotearoa/New Zealand during 2023. It used as its epicentre Gaston’s (2023) opinion ... -
Consolidation and control in the New Zealand quota managed fishery
(New Zealand Association of Economists, 2023-06-28)The introduction of individual transferable quotas to the New Zealand fishery has seen the gradual concentration of both quota ownership and catch – especially in the deepwater fishery. This paper examines the levels of ... -
Internal transcribed spacer and 16s amplicon sequencing identifies microbial species associated with asbestos in New Zealand
(MDPI (Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute), 2023-03-16)Inhalation of asbestos fibres can cause lung inflammation and the later development of asbestosis, lung cancer, and mesothelioma, and the use of asbestos is banned in many countries. In most countries, large amounts of ... -
Environmental exposure to asbestos: Assessing and managing risks for New Zealand
(2023-03-01)Asbestos related sisease: a global picture Mesothelioma Mesothelioma trends - global Exposure pathways - occupational Changing risk Exposure pathways – other routes Raising awareness MSAA Trust Leonie's ... -
Lepra erythrella (Pertusariaceae): A new addition to the lichenized mycobiota of the Aotearoa / New Zealand archipelago
(National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine. M.G. Kholodny Institute of Botany, 2023-02-27)An investigation of the fl ora, mycobiota and lichenized mycobiota associated with the endemic Aotearoa / New Zealand plant genus Lophomyrtus (Myrtaceae) revealed a specimen of Lepra erythrella (Pertusariaceae). Lepra ... -
Creating appreciation and community support for mothers caring for a child with an anxiety disorder
(Unitec ePress, 2023-02-08)This research examined a unique approach to anxiety disorder, one of the most prevalent and growing mental health concerns internationally. It uncovered the mostly invisible and challenging experiences of mothers caring ... -
A peer mentoring programme supporting learners from the School of Civil Engineering
(2023-02-08)PASS (Peer Assisted Study Sessions) is a peer mentoring programme at Unitec that effectively supports first-year Civil Engineering students. PASS leaders play an important role in helping them connect to new learning ... -
Techno-economic modelling of hydrogen’s role in the New Zealand energy system: A system dynamics approach
(2023-02-03)Hydrogen could play a variety of roles in an energy system PhD objectives and methodology Modeling approach: system dynamics System dynamics model of NZ’s energy system: UniSyD_NZ UniSyD_NZ: programmers, stages and ... -
Day-time roost patterns of new and previously translocated North Island Brown Kiwi (Apteryx mantelli)
(MDPI (Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute), 2023-01-30)Information on the day-time roost areas of North Island brown kiwi (NIBK) (Apteryx mantelli), particularly post-translocation, is limited. This study aimed to determine the day-time roost areas of newly translocated NIBK ... -
The rural way: Rural nurses’ contribution to new models of health care, reducing health disparities - stories from practice
(IntechOpen, 2023-01-27)This chapter reports on a research project that set out to capture the unique stories from rural nurses from Aotearoa, New Zealand. During the past three decades changing socio-political and economic contexts have affected ... -
Reinstatement of Usnea capillacea Motyka (lichenized Ascomycota, Parmeliaceae) to the New Zealand lichenized mycobiota
(Australasian Lichen Society, 2023-01)The taxonomic histories of Usnea capillacea Motyka and U. articulata (L.) Hoffm. (Parmeliaceae) in New Zealand are discussed. Habitat preferences and molecular and morphological differences between the two species support ... -
Investing in health education to reduce rural health disparities
(IntechOpen, 2023)The global rural population accounts for almost half of the total global population. Access to health care for these rural populations is reduced, leading to increased health disparities. Nurses play a critical role in ... -
Rust never sleeps: How can material exploration contribute to an understanding of time and place in contemporary sculpture and installation art?
(2023)My project explores my ongoing investigation employing an amalgamation of processes in relation to an emergent discussion regarding the vulnerability and fragility of things; the passing of time and site as expressed in a ... -
Chronic musculoskeletal pain: Experiences of Somali women living in New Zealand
(2023)OBJECTIVES The purpose of this research project was twofold. First, this project aimed to explore the experiences of Somali refugee women residing in Auckland, New Zealand and living with chronic musculoskeletal pain. ... -
A case study of sustainable business model innovation: Bridging the ideation-implementation gap in the New Zealand tertiary education sector
(2023)Sustainable Business Model Innovation (SBMI) is a nascent concept with few case studies, a paucity of research applied to some contexts and underexplored advantages and challenges. The purpose of this qualitative case study ... -
Telework and internal corporate social responsibility: Insights from New Zealand back-office personnel during COVID-19
(2023)The contemporary work landscape has experienced substantial transformations in recent years due to technological advancements, digital communication tools, and shifting employee expectations. Telework has become an essential ... -
A new approach for the prevention of sinkhole attack in mobile wireless sensor networks
(2023)RESEARCH QUESTIONS Main research question is: Is it possible to prevent a sinkhole attack on MWSN using a combination of Blowfish and RSA algorithms? Then it was broken down into the following questions: Q1: What would ... -
How relevant is the metal trades brand for work-ready students to consider as a serious career option?
(2023)Due to a significant skills shortage within the metal trades, the purpose of this research project was to identify if the metal trades ’brand’ is outdated or out of touch with the current work-ready generation of students, ... -
A practitioner inquiry and framework for seeding entrepreneurial leadership as part of identity formation in teenagers
(2023)The research question addressed in this thesis queries how we might better prepare our future entrepreneurial leaders, in New Zealand and South Africa, earlier in their education. A possible resolution is explored by means ...
