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Caesarean Delivery on Maternal Request: A New Zealand Perspective

Dwight, Emily May (Thesis, Bachelor of Medical Science with Honours, 2017)

In many countries, including New Zealand, the caesarean delivery rate far exceeds the current WHO recommendation of 10-15% of live births. This is causing concern amongst a number of parties. One of the explanations for ...
Spiritual Journeying with ‘A New Zealand Prayer Book: He Karakia Mihinare o Aotearoa’: Perspectives from Three Tikanga.

Gerritsen, Max Anthony (Thesis, Master of Theology, 2017)

This thesis begins by exploring the varied spiritual backgrounds and current practices of people of the three Tikanga Anglican Church within the Province of Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia. It focuses on the New Zealand ...
Moving to the Southern Hemisphere: life-cycle and substratum preferences of the adventive bryozoan Bugulina flabellata (Bryozoa: Cheilostomata) in southern New Zealand

Davis, Virginia Christine (Thesis, Master of Science, 2017)

Invasive species are a growing problem worldwide. The effects of these invasive species are wide-ranging and include negative impacts both on ecosystem services – such as air quality, available recreational space, reduced ...
The Influence of Place: A Case Study of Antarctic Scientists

Frederick, Guy (Thesis, Master of Science Communication, 2017)

Research into place identity and attachment is commonly linked to the formative influence of places from our childhood, but what about the places we interact with in our professional adult lives? This thesis investigates ...
The strategic behaviour of health workforce actors: Implications for health workforce planning and forecasting

Rees, Gareth Huw (Thesis, Doctor of Philosophy, 2017)

The effects of less than optimal health workforce numbers, skills or distributions are felt across the entire health system. Thus, the aim of health workforce planning is to meet the health system’s needs with a sustainable ...