Is the common perception that all indigenous peoples are innately harmonious a true depiction of reality? This research project aims to diffuse this theory. Its prime focus is to explore this notion of conservation in ...

The purpose of this study is to investigate the relative strengths of the channels through which monetary policy impacts upon the real sector in New Zealand. The three main channels that have been identified in the literature ...

The allocation of publicly funded resources in the health sector via Cost Utility Analysis requires preferences for different health states to be known. While preferences for New Zealanders as a whole have been elicited, ...

The Paringa River valley runs perpendicular to the Alpine Fault, the dominant structural feature of the South Island, New Zealand. Previous geological mapping has contributed much to the understanding of South Westland ...

Computer security is of concern to those in IT (Information Technology) and forensic readiness (being prepared to deal effectively with events that may require forensic investigation) is a growing issue. This study used a ...

Testing is a critical activity in designing and implementing software and computer systems, especially distributed systems (Eickelmann & Richardson, 1996). In addition, validating distributed systems is a complex process, ...

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) reporting has become an increasing trend in the corporate world. It is a relatively new concept but has become a major research topic in the accounting profession. The motivations ...

This research project compares two different methods of confirmation preparation and the way they facilitated faith formation in candidates. The two methods investigated were the 'traditional' and the 'catechumenal like' ...

Standards development and adoption play a crucial role in shaping competition in the IT industry. In addition to the traditional, formal standards development organisations (SDOs), many private consortia bodies are formed ...