Arts: Theses and Dissertations
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The impacts of tourism in remote areas : the case of Haast and Collingwood
(1998)This thesis examined tourism impacts in the r mote areas of Haast and Collingwood, taking into account the visitors, local community, tourist operators, and the various institutions view points on those impacts. Those ... -
Golden Bay, its settlement and development
(1937)The object of this work is to give an account of the settlement and development of the country adjacent to Golden Bay, in north-west Nelson. -
The unintended consequences of purposive social action : an examination of the boomerang effect
(1972)The purpose of this study is to examine that reaction to purposive social action and communication known as the boomerang effect. By boomerang effect I refer to the situation where the effect that occurs is diametrically ... -
National identification in New Zealand : a comparative study
(1995)Ethnic and national groups play an important role in present day society. Both are the product of mobilisation where various symbols are used to promote a sense of community in the minds of individuals. Ethnic association ... -
Double vision : redressing Theo Schoon's absence from New Zealand art history
(2003)The thesis will examine the apparent absence of the artist Theo Schoon (Java 1915- Sydney 1985) from the accepted canon of New Zealand art history, despite his relationship with some of its most notable artists, including ... -
Does reciprocity between Maori students aid in academic achievement
(2003)Those who feel an obligation toward others are undoubtedly entwined within the practise of reciprocity. While some individuals may not be aware that this is the case, there will come a time when a decision to give support ... -
Nationalism and foreign policy : the study of two Phibunsongkram governments (1938-1944, 1948-1957) in Thailand
(2000)This thesis examines the relationship between nationalism and foreign policy of the Phibunsongkram governments (1938-1944 and 1947-1957) in Thailand. The decision-making model is used as the main theoretical :framework. The ... -
The training of choice behaviours in Downs syndrome and normal children
(1981)The integration of Downs Syndrome Children into free-choice pre school programmes requires the ability to make choices from a variety of play activities. Observations were made of Downs Syndrome and normal children in ... -
Democratic aspects of Samoa's traditional matai system
(1999)Over the years, there have been many accusations leveled at the village council of chiefs (fono a matai) in different Samoan villages for their role as the 'judicial', 'legislative' and 'executive' body. From ... -
An historical geography of a Hawke's Bay region
(1958)One of the most widely adopted of the various approaches to historical geography is the reconstruction of past geographies at various periods in time.Some geographers believe that a study of changing landscapes is more ... -
The characteristics, motivations and impact of summertime visitors to Tongariro National Park
(1976)This study looks at the summer time visitors to Tongariro National Park, at who they are, the characteristics and motivations they share, and the factors which may influence the level of their impact on the Park environment. ... -
Exploring the relationship between young children’s digital technology use and their executive functioning.
(2022)Digital technology has become part of daily life for young children. This has raised concerns about the effect this regular usage, during a sensitive, and important period of development, could have on cognitive development, ... -
Higher education in New Zealand for third world sojourners : a mixed blessing
(1993)The international exchange of education is wide spread and has had a long existence. In the realm of higher education sojourners predominantly move from the developing countries towards the developed industrialised ... -
Occupational health and safety legislation and policy in New Zealand 1972-1992 : echoes of a past century
(2002)The Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992 and Health and Safety in Employment Regulations 1995 were foreshadowed by the 1975 National Party election statement to improve occupational health and safety in New Zealand. ... -
Negotiating nature : bodybuilding and the art of being some body
(1993)In bodybuilding 'nature' and 'culture' clash. While many physical activities are acclaimed for the way in which these are said to celebrate and enhance the aesthetics of bodies, the few accounts of bodybuilding which feature ... -
Talk brokers : an analysis of the work of counsellors at a New Zealand secondary school
(1993)The guidance counsellor position has become a feature of New Zealand secondary schools since the mid-1960s. This thesis is concerned with issues of power and control within a school and, in particular, with the form of ... -
Nelson's wearables : running from the lion tamer
(2001)Employing the metaphor bricolage as it is used by French social anthropologist and Structuralist, Claude Levi-Strauss, this thesis examines the phenomenon of The New Zealand Wearable Art Awards. An international competition ... -
The politics of voluntary restraint : the evolution of print media codes of ethics in Britain and New Zealand
(2001)This thesis presents a comparative study of the evolution of print media codes of ethics in Britain and New Zealand. Through exploring how ethics codes have come to be employed by the print media as self-regulatory structures, ...
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