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Digital technologies and engaging with whānau
(2108)RESEARCH QUESTIONS: 1. How does an initiative to introduce whānau to digital technologies used in the school affect school/whanau relationships? 2. Can the initiative increase links between the school and whānau in terms ... -
Additional records and observations of monocotyledons naturalised or casual in Manawatu Ecological Region, New Zealand, 1980–2019
(Unitec ePress, 2019-12-19)It has been 38 years since a comprehensive account of adventive monocotyledons in New Zealand was published, other than for grasses. This paper examines new adventive monocotyledon records from the Manawatu Ecological ... -
First record of Himalayan wineberry (Rubus ellipticus var. obcordatus (Franch.) Focke., Rosaceae) in New Zealand
(Unitec ePress, 2019-12-19)INTRODUCTION: On June 4, 2019, during a visit by two of the authors to Gills Scenic Reserve, Albany, an unusual bramble (Figure 1) was observed emerging from a vegetated roadside bank on Gills Road (-36.722828, 174.696011). ... -
Usefulness of annual Reports : perceptions from Sri Lanka
(2019-12-02)The IASB standards (IFRS) guide general purpose financial reporting (GPFR) Conceptual framework for financial reporting Which Qualitative Characteristics (QCs) are perceived important in investment and lending decisions? IASB ... -
A perspective on S4.5 Residence Category for Victims of Domestic Violence (VDV) Policy : addressing domestic violence against ‘ethnic’ women
(2019-12)This presentation will focus on S4.5 Residence Category for victims of violence (Operational Manual - Immigration New Zealand), in the context of intimate partner violence experienced by women of migrant and refugee ... -
Evaluating efforts to promote diverse sexuality and gender inclusivity at a tertiary institution
(2019-12)This article presents findings from a mixed-method, utilisation-focused evaluation of an education workshop on diverse sexuality and gender (DSG) inclusivity offered at Unitec Institute of Technology in Auckland, New ... -
Digital natives and digital technologies in construction education
(2019-11-28)Digitalisation is changing both our personal and professional lives. Although the construction industry has been seen as the least digitalised industry sector, digitalisation is emerging also there in the form of Building ... -
The potential for treating asbestos & asbestiform minerals
(2019-11-26)Asbestos & asbestiform minerals Health Issues from asbestos Waves of asbestos exposure Asbestos case study – Cook Islands Asbestos case study – Canberra, Australia Potential asbestiform hazards Exposure to asbestiform ... -
Behaving at the zoo : the effect of uniform presence on the behaviour of zoo visitors
(2019-11-21)Human-animal interactions HAIs at the zoo Behaving at the zoo Observer effect Behaving at the zoo PNBs [Potentially negative behaviours] Visitor behaviour Demographics - sex Demographics - English speaking Demographics ... -
How to start a creative (r)evolution. empowering women, growing artists, and reclaiming the real through live performance
(2019-11-18)Every two years, the multi-media show Tarnished Frocks & Divas employs ‘used’ objects, garments, and at the centre, women’s bodies to challenge assumed realities, and to bring to life the essence of different narrative ... -
A sustainable wholesome foodstuff : health effects and potential dietotherapy applications of yacon
(MDPI (Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute), 2019-11-03)A sustainable food supply is an ever-growing public and planetary health concern influenced by food culture, food practices, and dietary patterns. Globally, the consumption of plant foods that offer physiological and ... -
PDRP : fit for future purpose?
(2019-11)01 About the research - phase 1, analysis, phase 2, interpretation 02 About the survey - explanatory 03 About the interviews 04 About the interpretation -
Play therapy and well being in early childhood
(2019-10-12)Play is the work of children when it comes to learning, however it a medium in which children can make sense of their emotions and their experiences, become unstuck with developmental hurdles and gain a greater sense of ... -
The curious case of the conflicting roles of hydrogen in global energy scenarios
(Royal Society of Chemistry (Great Britain), 2019-10-09)As energy systems transition from fossil-based to low-carbon, they face many challenges, particularly concerning energy security and flexibility. Hydrogen may help to overcome these challenges, with potential as a transport ... -
Supervising social workers in schools : the value of relationships in and out of the supervision space
(2019-10-03)This presentation explores the importance and value of supportive relationships between supervisors and supervisees in ensuring effective supervision outcomes for social workers in schools. Based on my Master's thesis on ... -
Exploring cultural identity construction among African migrant and refugee background youth in Aotearoa New Zealand
(2019-10)Introduction: definitions Why is this topic important? Immigration and resettlement (experiences of their families) Immigration, resettlement and identity formation In the context of migration, Hall (2014) proposes 2 ... -
Increasing self-compassion in young people through virtual reality
(2019-10)As part of our proposal, we aim to: provide increased practice/exposure and target a younger audience increase the chance of generalisation to everyday life employ better VR visualisation, e.g. assigning more ... -
Mālie and māfana : a transformational approach to research with a vulnerable indigenous community
(2019-10)This paper reports on an innovation in research practice developed during the course of a project involving work with vulnerable Pacific (Tongan) youth. It proposes an extension of the Kakala Research Framework, designed ... -
‘SHARP’ skills : the need for creativity for tomorrow’s learners
(2019-10)Now, perhaps more than ever, the world needs creativity and the complete set of attributes that traditionally lie in the creative sector. All sectors are being asked to find fast alternative solutions to both new and age-old ... -
Mathematical problem solving as problematising journey
(2019-09-30)My research Data Data analysis Example: wandering pathways Example: emerging and enmeshed traces and knots Results
