UC Research Repository: Recent submissions
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The hydrogeology and hydraulics of artesian springs in Canterbury
(2003)The increasing demand for water in the Canterbury region, and the realisation that spring flow plays an important role in many wetland and river systems, requires methods for predicting changes in spring behaviour as ... -
The effects of forestry on sediment production in the Coalgate Forest, Malvern Hills, inland Canterbury
(2001)The Coalgate Forest is located approximately 55 km west of Christchurch, in the Malvern Hills, inland Canterbury. In this project the effects of forest operations on sediment production were studied in a small catchments, ... -
Using publicly available data to conduct rapid assessments of extinction risk
(Wiley, 2022)The IUCN Red List plays a key role in setting global conservation priorities and is populated via rigorous, time-intensive assessments. Here, we test rapid preliminary assessments of plant extinction risk using one Red ... -
Comparative analysis of the discounted cash flow approach and option pricing theory for forest valuation
(2005)Forest valuation is an important process when it comes to making decisions for forestry investment. Different approaches have been developed to value forests, the Faustmann approach (NPV) being one of the most commonly ... -
Cities at risk
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The effects of fish on the behavioural drift of stream invertebrates
(2000)This thesis investigates the effects of predatory fish on the movement of stream invertebrates in the water column or "drift". I studied the effects of native, benthic fish (galaxiids) and introduced, drift-feeding fish ... -
Farmer Perceptions and Behaviors Related to Wildlife and On-Farm Conservation Actions
(Wiley, 2018)Policy makers are increasingly encouraging farmers to protect or enhance habitat on their farms for wildlife conservation. However, a lack of knowledge of farmers’ opinions toward wildlife can lead to poor integration of ... -
New Zealand falcon prey selection may not be driven by preference based on prey nutritional content
(New Zealand Ecological Society, 2018)Little is known about how diurnal raptors, as apex predators, select their prey. It has been hypothesised that they are opportunistic, taking prey according to availability, and that they select prey based on prey size. ... -
Coastal evolution of Shelly Beach, Otago Harbour : a composite approach to examining the morphodynamic behavour of a human-modified sand spit
(2005)This thesis.uses a novel composite approach to investigate the long-term dynamics of sediment transport on Shelly Beach, Otago Harbour, New Zealand. This approach combines qualitative and quantitative methods including ... -
How remote workers experience meaningful work.
(2023)A current rise in remote work has also been met with a rise in desire for meaningful work. Backlash from mandatory return to work policies after working remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic has prompted considerations ... -
The impact of sexual harm on mental and physical health outcomes for both perpetrators and victims/survivors.
(2023)Previous research indicates that sexual harm commonly occurs, has a high cost, and is associated with a range of negative health outcomes. It is therefore important to develop a strong understanding of how sexual harm ... -
Studies on the growth of human prostate cancer cells (22Rv1) in culture - the role of androgen receptor mimics
(2023)Prostate cancer (PCa) progression is mediated by androgen receptor (AR) agonists. The AR drives cellular proliferation following activation by native androgen ligands (testosterone and 5𝛼- dihydrotestosterone (DHT)). ... -
Issues in print media liability
(University of Canterbury. Department of Accountancy, 1991)This working paper highlights the inconsistent reporting of financial ratios in the New Zealand print media. Legal implications arising under contract and tort are evaluated for the users and publishers of these ratios. ... -
Parents’ perspectives : the transition into specialist schools with children on the autism spectrum in Aotearoa, New Zealand.
(2023)In this study, I explored the experiences of five parents’ transitioning their child on the autism spectrum ( into a specialist school in Aotearoa, New Zealand. I adopted an interpretative qualitative research approach ... -
An evaluation of the effectiveness of a telehealth-delivered behavioural intervention for toilet training takiwātanga/autistic tamariki/children.
(2023)Toileting is a critical life skill that is needed for all individuals to be able to live independently. Toileting difficulties are highly prevalent among takiwātanga/autistic tamariki/children and are thought to result ... -
2010 Canterbury earthquake.
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Bacterial cellulose
(2004)A strain of Acetobacter xylinum was isolated from the New Zealand environment. The characteristics affecting cellulose production by A. xylinum were investigated and compared to previously isolated strains. The effect ...