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Recovering voices in mental health, families and anthropology : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Masters of Arts in Social Anthropology, Massey University, Albany, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2009)
This essay discusses some experiences of families, carers and people with experience
of mental ill-health and recovery in New Zealand, focussing on ‘recovering moments’
in social exchanges, families, mental health settings ...
Connecting people : investigating a relationship between internet access and social cohesion in local community settings : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Communication, Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2009)
The assumption that internet access is a means of building stronger communities is
commonly found in a number of sectors, particularly in New Zealand government social
services policy. In response to this assumed ...
Reintroducing hihi (Notiomystis cincta) to the New Zealand mainland : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Masters of Science in Ecology at Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2009)
This thesis investigated the potential for establishing a self-sustaining population of an
endangered forest bird, the hihi (Notiomystis cincta) on the New Zealand mainland, and
the factors that may influence this. ...
Jean Baptiste Francois Pompallier-- loved and lamented through the generations in New Zealand : an overview and appraisal of Bishop Pompallier's mission to Maori, its continuation and the return of his body to New Zealand : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree in Master of Philosophy in History
(Massey University, 2009)
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Networking for gold : a multi-level analysis to explain network organising dynamics : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Marketing at Massey University, Albany Campus, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2009)
The primary aim of this research is to understand how the multiple levels within networks
influence the organising dynamics in an intentionally formed network through the
measurement of tie strength. This is a significant ...
Teaching health education in New Zealand secondary schools : policy into practice : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Education at Massey University, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2009)
Teaching Health Education in New Zealand secondary schools: Policy into practice.
Health education has a long informal history in New Zealand schools. This study attempted to illuminate and explain the effects on a small ...
Parental choice and education : the practice of homeschooling in New Zealand : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Education at Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2009)
This thesis reports an investigation into eight New Zealand homeschooling families. It
also offers an opportunity, to these parents, to share and discuss the reasons why they
chose to educate their children at home and ...
Applying marketing theory in educational settings : a study of communication processes within school-based health promotions : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy at Massey University, Albany, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2009)
School-based health promotions targeted at improving nutrition and increasing physical activity are seen by governments and public health experts as integral to reducing obesity among children even though such promotions ...
Effects of translocation on kokako (Callaeas cinerea wilsoni) song and its application to management : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Conservation Biology at Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2009)
This thesis fills a research gap in our knowledge of kokako song by looking at how song
evolves in multi-dialect areas. Kokako only exist in small remnant populations separated by
large tracts of unsuitable land. Kokako ...
The effect of migration on development in Tuvalu : a case study of PAC migrants and their families : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Philosophy in Development Studies at Massey University, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2009)
International migration and development have been traditionally treated as separate
policy portfolios; however, today the two are increasingly viewed as interlinked. While
the development status of a country could determine ...