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(Thesis, Master of Science (MSc), 2003)Historically there has been considerable debate over the origin of karaka ( Corynocarpus laevigatus J.R. et G. Forst.) in New Zealand. In contrast, the extent and importance of prehistoric arboriculture in New Zealand has ... -
(Thesis, Doctor of Philosophy, 2017)This thesis examines social policy during New Zealand’s era of neoliberal transformation, the fourth Labour government of 1984-1990, followed by the fourth National government of 1990-1999. It traces the shift from a ...
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(Thesis, Doctor of Philosophy, 2017)This dissertation asks a challenging question: how can we explain the origination and, more importantly, the intensification of Sino-Japanese rivalry? It elucidates what led to rivalry between China and Japan in the first ...
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(Thesis, Doctor of Philosophy, 2017)Turbulence, the irregular motion of fluids, is a challenging problem in physics. Yet some properties of turbulence appear to be universal, independent of the underlying host fluid supporting the motion. Recent studies have ... -
(Thesis, Doctor of Philosophy, 2017)Since the dawn of large scale integrated circuitry photolithography has been the primary means of pattern production. Over the following 60 years the size of these patterns has shrunk massively, along with the consequent ... -
(Thesis, Master of Business, 2017)The purpose of this study is to examine the influences on intention to stay amongst academics in New Zealand higher education (HE) institutions. Specifically, this study explores how current or previous employment experience ...
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(Thesis, Master of Public Health, 2017)Due to the potential for serious and widespread outbreaks of waterborne disease, managing the risk of microbiological contamination of drinking water is of particular importance. In New Zealand, drinking water quality and ... -
(Thesis, Doctor of Philosophy, 2017)Background The impact of Early Childhood Caries (ECC) and its treatment on the quality of life (QoL) of family members (especially the parents) has not been explored comprehensively. ECC is highly prevalent in NZ and ... -
(Thesis, Doctor of Philosophy, 2017)Preliminary efficacy data indicates that stem cell transplantation has the potential to enhance myocardial perfusion and/or contractile performance in patients with ischemic heart disease. A significant challenge in ...
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(Thesis, Doctor of Philosophy, 2017)Aim: To explore evangelical Christians’ understanding of the atonement and establish whether there is a relationship between different ideas of the atonement and wellbeing in the lives of participants. Methods: Christians ... -
Folate status and its relation with one-carbon metabolites in reproductive aged and lactating women (Thesis, Doctor of Philosophy, 2017)Folate plays an important role in foetal and infant growth and development, contributing to the synthesis of DNA nucleotides and the donation of methyl groups in one-carbon metabolism involved in epigenetic regulation of ...
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(Thesis, Master of Social Welfare, 2017)This study explores the challenges that young mothers face and the support systems they access along the way. The format that it adopted was to have semi structured interviews with ten young mothers who reside in Southland, ...
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(Thesis, Doctor of Philosophy, 2017)This thesis investigates the role and agency of materiality in a consumption community through adopting a consumer culture theory (CCT) perspective. Prior research in consumer culture tradition has explored consumption ...
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(Thesis, Master of Science, 2017)The association between enhanced phytoplankton productivity and the Subtropical Front (STF) around New Zealand was investigated using remote sensing images derived from the MODIS-Aqua sensor. The STF is a major circumpolar ... -
(Thesis, Master of Science, 2017)Background: In New Zealand (NZ), the prevalence of dialysis is increasing with Māori and Pacific people over-represented. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is responsible for the majority of deaths in the NZ hemodialysis ...
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(Thesis, Doctor of Philosophy, 2017)Nutritional studies typically assess dietary intake of sugars using self-reporting techniques (i.e. diet records, 24-h recalls, and food frequency questionnaires). These techniques, however, are prone to misreporting, ...
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(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 ... -
(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 ... -
(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 ... -
(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 ...
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