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Sharks and New Zealand News Media
Sharks could be the most feared animal in the world. They could also be the most misrepresented. Although traumatic, human-shark interactions are incredibly rare events. Yet historically, mass media disproportionately ... -
The prehistoric people from Sigatoka : an analysis of skeletal and dental traits as evidence of adaptation
The biological relationships of Pacific people has long been the subject of conjecture and research. Yet very few skeletons older than 1000 years have been recovered and studied. The excavation of 63 skeletons from the ... -
Genetics of the snake star Astrobrachion constrictum (Ophiuroidea: Asteroschematidae) in Fiordland, New Zealand
This thesis was initiated to address two of the questions posed by Stewart's 1995 study on the biology of Astrobrachion constrictum; Is gene flow between fiords restricted in this ophiuroid species and are the colour morphs ... -
Investigation into the mechanism of action and chemical enhancement of transdermal iontophoreses of LHRH
Recent developments in drug design and advances in mapping of the human genome have quickened the pace of development of peptide and protein drugs. Unfortunately, this class of compound often has specialised delivery ... -
Placing Korngold : Erich Wolfgang Korngold's place in the twentieth century and in the great tradition
This thesis investigates the way Korngold's reception and reputation changed during the twentieth century. In 1930 Erich Wolfgang Korngold and Arnold Schoenberg were composers cited respectively as second and fourth "most ... -
The effects of fiord hydrography and environment on the population genetic structures of the sea urchin Evechinus chloroticus and the sea star Coscinasterias muricata in New Zealand
New Zealand's fourteen deep water fiords possess complex physical hydrographic features and strong environmental gradients that may serve to isolate the marine organisms that occupy them. In order to investigate the ... -
Reproductive cycle and settlement of Evechinus chloroticus in the SUR 5 fishery
Evechinus chloroticus (Kina) are an important commercial species in New Zealand waters, being harvested for their gonads or roe. In southern New Zealand the commercial fishery area (SUR 5) for urchins extends from Slope ... -
The impact of nineteenth century science and biblical criticism on expressions of faith and theology, with especial reference to the Anglican, Methodist and Presbyterial Churches of New Zealand
This thesis deals with aspects of the history of the faithscience interaction in New Zealand in relation to the Anglican, Methodist and Presbyterian Churches, during the Victorian era. 1. Chapter one gives a general ... -
A Contextual Bible Study on the Crucifixion of Jesus: Engaging the issue of male violence against men
In collaboration with David Tombs (and the Centre for Theology and Public Issues, University of Otago) the Ujamaa Centre facilitated a workshop (5 June 2019), following the public lecture 'The stripping of Jesus: sexual ... -
Impacts of an eye invading parasite on the behaviour and ecology of its freshwater fish host
Parasites are increasingly shown to impact ecosystem processes such as population dynamics and food web interactions. This can be accomplished by altering the host’s behaviour as a side-effect of infection, a response of ... -
Unbundling Litigation Services in New Zealand: Where to next?
‘Unbundled legal services’ and ‘unbundling’ are terms that can be used to describe the practice of providing a limited set of legal services in a litigation matter, accompanied by the expectation that the client will proceed ... -
Matthew 27:26-31 Contextual Bible Study card
This double-sided A4 contextual bible study card was created in 2020 to accompany 'A Contextual Bible Study on the Crucifixion of Jesus: Engaging the issue of male violence against men', which was developed in 2019 by the ... -
The Impact of Frailty on Outcomes Following Major Colorectal Surgery
With an ageing population, an increasing number of elderly patients are presenting for surgical intervention. Perioperative risk assessment in this population is difficult and commonly used tools often fail to accurately ... -
Design and evaluation of a mobile decision support system for screening neurodevelopmental disorders
New Zealand has the highest rate of youth suicide in the developed world. Young persons with ADHD and ASD, amongst other neurodevelopmental disorders, are at greater risk for depression, suicidal ideation, and suicide ... -
Determining risk of hip fracture in older adults with complex needs in New Zealand: A national population time-to-event study
Hip fractures are one of the most common and debilitating injuries in older adults. Older adults who sustain a hip fracture are more likely to have increased mortality and morbidity with reduced quality of life. This, ... -
Māori-plant interactions: Anthracological analysis of an archaeological site at Cooks Beach (Pukaki), Coromandel Peninsula
Charcoal is found throughout the archaeological record as a result of human activity. Anthracology, the analysis of charcoal, is a useful but often neglected branch of research that enables exploration of the dynamic ... -
In situ expression of biomarkers in placenta in the context of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy
Overview: Hypertensive disorders in pregnancy (HDP), of which the most common is pre- eclampsia (PE), are a leading cause of maternal and foetal morbidity and mortality worldwide. Despite extensive research, no clear cause ... -
A Mixed Methods Investigation of Bar Atmospherics and Smoking in New Zealand
Background: Smoking is a major public health concern and a leading cause of health loss within New Zealand and globally. Smoking prevalence and initiation are particularly high among young adults and, among this age group, ... -
Effect of Molteno Implant Tube on the Corneal Endothelium
Corneal complications, secondary to corneal endothelial compromise, have been associated with glaucoma drainage devices (GDD) since their introduction. Such complications can adversely affect patients’ visual outcomes and ...